Section 2Definitions

s. 2

2. Definitions (1) In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) “family”, in relation to a Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister, means his [spouse] and children residing with and wholly dependent on him; (b) “maintenance”, in relation to an official residence, includes the payment of local rates and taxes and the provision of telephone, electricity, gas and water; (c) “official residence” means the house reserved from time to time for the use of a Minister, Minister of State or Deputy Minister and includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereto, and the gardens of the residence.[; (d) “home residence” means the own residence of a Minister other than the official residence.] (2) Other words and expressions used in this Act and not defined shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules.

1. 1. The word “spouse” was substituted for the word “wife” by section 2(a) of The Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers (Remuneration and Privileges) (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. XIX of 2010) (With effect from 1st July, 2010).
2. 2. Semi-colon (;) was substituted at the end of full-stop (.) and new clause (d) was inserted by section 2(b) of The Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers (Remuneration and Privileges) (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. XIX of 2010) (With effect from 1st July, 2010).