Section 2: Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) “area” means the area (including all the buildings, structures or other properties comprised therein) specified in the Schedule;

(b) “authorised person” means a person or body of persons or trustees of any trust authorised by the Central Government under section 7;

(c) “Claims Commissioner” means the Claims Commissioner appointed under sub-section (2) of section 8;

(d) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.