Definitions

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context—

1. (a) "accommodation" means any building or part of a building and includes—
   • (i) the garden, grounds and out-houses, if any, appertaining to such building or part of building, and
   • (ii) any fittings or fixtures attached to any such building or part of such building or any furniture supplied by the owner for use in such building or part of building;
2. (b) "occupier" means a person in actual occupation of the accommodation;
3. (c) "owner" includes a mortgagee in possession, trustee, receiver or guardian;
4. (d) "public purpose" includes any Governmental purpose such as providing accommodation for the residence of a person holding office of profit under the State Government or for locating any public office of the State Government or any local authority or for storing Government foodgrains and allied purposes;
5. (e) "requisitioning authority" means a person or authority authorised by the State Government by notification, to perform the functions of the requisitioning authority under this Act for such area as may be specified in the notification.