Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires. –

1. (a) “Cinematograph” includes any apparatus for the representation of moving pictures or series of pictures;
2. (b) “Government” means the Administrator appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution;
3. (c) “Notification” means a notification published in the Official Gazette of the Union territory of Puducherry;
4. (d) “Place” includes a house, building, tent and any description of transport, whether by water, land or air;
5. (e) “Prescribed” means prescribed by the rules made under this Act; This Act came into force w.e.f 22.03.1966
6. (f) “Competent authority” means
   • (i) in relation to the entire Union territory of Puducherry, the District Magistrate (Independent); and
   • (ii) in relation to Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, the Administrator of the respective region.