Definitions.

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- 1[(1) [XXX]]

1. (2) the word "landholder" includes Makhtadars, Inamdars, Dastbandars, pattadars and Banjardars;
2. (3) the word "railway" means a railway used for public conveyance of passengers or goods and includes:-
   • (a) all lands situated within the fence or other boundary marks, which shall be laid under the Indian Railways Act No. IX of 1890;
   • (b) railway lines, extra-sidings or branches worked over for the purpose of or in connection with a railway;
   • (c) all stations, offices, warehouses, machinery fixed in the ground and other buildings constructed for the purpose of or in connection with a railway;
3. (4) the words "public buildings" also include bridges whether under the supervision of the Government 2[or any local authority];
4. (5) the words "irrigation sources" mean and include, tanks, ponds, rivers, brooks, embankments, sluices, weirs, revetments and other sources of like description;
5. (6) the words "Superintending Engineer" mean the District Superintending Engineer incharge of irrigation work.