Section 2Definitions

s. 2

2. Definitions In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) “Family” in relation to the Prime Minister, means his [spouse] and children and includes his parents, unmarried sisters and brothers 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”, in relation to the Prime Minister, means the house reserved from time to time for use by the Prime Minister and includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereto, and the gardens thereof.

1. 1. The word “spouse” was substituted for the word “wife” by section 2 of The Prime Minister’s (Remuneration and Privileges) (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act. No XVIII of 2010) (With effect from 1st July, 2010).