Definitions

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

1. (a) "alien" means—
   • (i) a person who is [not a citizen of India], or
   • (ii) a person who, whether he is himself within the foregoing definition or not, represents an alien firm as defined in clause
2. (aa) for the purpose of voting at an election of a member of any of the local authorities specified in the schedule or for the purpose of membership of any of the said authorities;
3. (aa) "alien firm" means any firm, company, association or body of individuals (whether incorporated or not), a majority of the members of which are aliens as defined in sub-caluse
   • (i) of caluse (a), or the business of which is carried on under the control or mainly for the benefit of aliens as so defined ;]
4. (c) "member" includes a municipal councillor and a member of a body of trustees.