Section 2Interpretation-clause
In force
s. 2
2. Interpretation-clause In this Act, unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context,- [“Sarai”] "sarai" means any building used for the shelter and accommodation of travellers, and includes, in any case in which only part of a building is used as a sarai, the part so used of such building. It also includes a purao so far as the provisions of this Act are applicable thereto. [“ Keeper of a Sarai”] "keeper of a sarai" includes the owner and any person having or acting in the care or management thereof: [“Magistrate of the District”] Magistrate of the District" means the chief officer charged with the executive administration of a district in criminal matters whatever may be his designation: