Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) “Act” means the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act, 2016;
2. (b) “District Task Force” means the task force constituted under section 5 of this Act;
3. (c) “existing tenant” means all tenants residing in rented houses prior to or at the commencement of this Act and also those covered under the existing Tenancy law in force and such land on rent or lease for the purpose of residing or any commercial activity by person other than owner of the land;
4. (d) “Facilitation Centre” means a centre established under Section 17 and includes any other Centres notified by the Government under this Act;
5. (e) “Government” means the State Government of Meghalaya;