Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— (a) "Democracy Fighter" means a permanent resident of Uttarakhand who actively participated in the movement for protection of democracy during the Emergency period, namely from the 25th day of June, 1975 to the 21st day of March, 1977, and who, on account of such participation, was detained for a period exceeding one month at any time during the 25th day of June, 1975 to the 21st day of March, 1977 period under Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971 (Repealed) / the Defence of India Rules, 1971 (Repealed) on political grounds; (b) "Free Medical Facility" means the facility provided in Government Hospitals and, in respect of private hospitals, refers to the facility provided under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme by the State empanelled hospitals; (c) "Free Transport Facility" means free travel within the State in the buses of the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation; (d) "Democracy Fighter Honour Amount" means such amount of money as may be determined from time to time by the State Government, payable to a Democracy Fighter or his widow or her widower; (e) "Political Punishment" means the sections imposed under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971 (Repealed) / the Defence of India Rules, 1971 (Repealed) during the period from 25-06-1975 to 21-03-1977 due to political opposition to the emergency.