Section 1Interpretation
In force
s. 1
1. Interpretation The following words shall have the several meanings hereby assigned to them, unless where a contrary intention shall appear from the context, that is to say:- [Vessel] the word "vessel" shall include any ship, barge, boat, raft, timber, bamboos or floating materials, propelled in any manner: [Line of navigation] the words "line of navigation" shall mean any navigable channel subject to the provisions of this Act: [Channel] the word "channel" shall include any river, canal, khal, nala or waterway, whether natural or artificial: [Person] the word "person" shall include any company, association or body of persons, whether incorporated or not.