Section 3 — Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, ––

(a) “building purposes” means construction of a building or buildings for residential, commercial or industrial purposes and includes additions to and alterations and improvements of existing buildings, courtyards and compounds ;

(b) “land” means land which belongs to [Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] and includes buildings standing on such land ;

(c) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act ;

(d) “single family” includes a person or wife or her husband and children living with and dependent on the parent ; but does not include sons living separately with their wives and children.