Definitions

In this Act, unless the context, otherwise requires,- (a) "Competent Authority" means a Competent Authority appointed under section 5 ; (b) "Government" means the State Government of Orissa ; (c) "Licence" means a licence granted under section 6 ; (d) "Minerals" means minerals as defined in the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 and includes precious, semi-precious and uncut stone and does not include minor minerals as defined under clause (e) of section 3 of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957; (e) "Permit" means a permit granted under section 8 ; (f) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules ; (g) "Rules" means rules made by the Government under this Act.