Section 3 — Interpretation

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

[(aa) "Collector" includes a Deputy Commissioner ;]

(a) the word "Mamlatdar" shall include any Revenue Officer exercising for the time being the powers [of a Mamlatdar, of a Mahalkari, or of a Tahasildar or Naib Tahasildar,] and any other person who may be specially authorised by [the [State] Government] to exercise the powers of a Mamlatdar under this Act ; and

(b) the words "Plaintiff" and "Defendant" shall include-

(i) a pleader duly appointed to act on behalf of such Plaintiff or Defendant and

(ii) the recognized agent of a Plaintiff or Defendant as defined in section 37 of the Code of Civil Procedure.