Section 3Definitions

s. 3

3. Definitions In this Act,- (1) “furnace” means any furnace or fireplace used- (a) for working engines by steam, or (b) for any other purpose whatsoever: Provided that no furnace or fireplace- (i) used for the burning of the dead, or (ii) used in a private house for bona fide domestic purposes other than the purpose specified in clause (a), shall be deemed to be a furnace or fireplace within the meaning of this Act: (2) “Inspector” means a Chief Inspector of Smoke-nuisances, or an Assistant Inspector of Smoke-nuisances, appointed under this Act; (3) “the Commission” means the Bangladesh Smoke-nuisances Commission constituted under this Act; (4) the expression “owner,” when used with reference to a furnace, includes any agent or hirer using the furnace, and any foreman or other person superintending the working of the furnace; and (5) “Magistrate” means Magistrate of the first class or a Bench of Magistrates exercising first class powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.