Definitions

2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, (a) “allotment” means the grant by or on behalf of the ²[Central Government] of a right of use and occupation of any house to any person and the expression allottee shall be construed accordingly ;

1. (b) “house” means a house referred to in sub-section (1) of section 3 or any part thereof, and includes, (i) the garden, grounds and out-houses, if any, appertaining to such house ; and
   • (ii) any fittings affixed to such house for more beneficial enjoyment thereof ;
2. (c) “Competent authority” means any person authorised by the ²[Central Government], by notification in the official Gazette to perform the functions of the competent authority under this Act for such area as may be specified in the notification ;
3. (d) “Labour Commissioner” means the officer for the time being appointed as such by the ²[Central Government] ;
4. (e) “Industrial Worker” means a worker as defined in the Factories Act, 1948 ;
5. (f) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act ;
6. (g) “rent” means the amount payable by an allottee or any person for use and occupation of a house ; and ¹[(h) * * * * * * * * * * * ]