Section 2:
Definitions.
In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,—
(a) 3
“Director of Estates” means the 3
Director of Estates to the Government of India and
includes any other Officer appointed by the Central Government by notification in the Official
Gazette to perform all or any of the functions of the 3
Director of Estates under his Act;
(b) “Government allottee” means a person who is selected by the 3
Director of Estates for
allotment of accommodation in a hotel;
(c) “hotel” means any hotel specified in the Schedule;
(d) “manager of a hotel” includes the owner, agent, caterer or any other person in charge of the
management of the hotel;
(e) “permanent resident” means a person other than a Government allottee who is taken as a
resident in a hotel for a period exceeding seven days;
(f) “temporary resident” means a person other than a Government allotee who is taken as a
resident in a hotel for a period not exceeding seven days.
Notes:
3. Subs. by s. 3 and the Second Schedule, ibid., for “Estate Officer” (w.e.f. 29-12-1964).