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.