Section 2 — Definitions
Uttar Pradesh Flood Emergency Powers (Evacuation and Requisition) Act, 1951 · Free to read
In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, —
(a) "boat" includes a steamer ;
(b) "District Magistrate" includes a Sub-Divisional Magistrate and a Tahsildar ;
(c) "owner" includes the pledgee or pawnee in possession and, where the person in possession of the boat is a minor the guardian of such minor ; and
(d) "State Government" means the Government of Uttar Pradesh.