Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "Destitute" means a person who, on account of old age, physical or mental infirmity, is unable to earn his livelihood and has no source of income or means of support and has no near relative to support him; (b) "Poor person" means a person whose annual income does not exceed the limit prescribed by the State Government; (c) "State Government" means the Government of Madhya Pradesh.