Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: -

1. (a) "Act" means the Nagaland State Finance Commission Act, 2025.
2. (b) "Commission" means the Nagaland State Finance Commission constituted under Section 3 of the Act.
3. (c) "Government" means either the Central Government or the State Government;
4. (d) “Local Bodies” means—
   • (i) Village Councils constituted under the Nagaland Village and Tribal Councils Act, 1978 (as amended);
   • (ii) Municipal and Town Councils constituted under the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2023 (as amended);
5. (e) “Member” means a member of the Commission and includes the Chairperson;
6. (f) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
7. (g) “State” means the State of Nagaland.
8. (h) “State Legislature” means the Legislature of the State of Nagaland.
   • (i) “State Government” means the Government of the State of Nagaland.