Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) “Care Centre” means Government old age homes or old age homes having recognition of the Orphanage Control Board for protecting elderly;
2. (b) “Chairperson” means Chairperson of the Commission;
3. (c) “Commission” means the Kerala State Elderly Commission constituted under section 3;
4. (d) “Elderly” means a person who has completed sixty years of age;
5. (e) “Government” means the Government of Kerala;
6. (f) “Member” means a member of the Commission;
7. (g) “Notification” means a notification published in the Gazette;
8. (h) “Old Age Home” means any institution where elders are accommodated or protected;
   • (i) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.