Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges) Act,1982

Act No : 43

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Section : DEFINITIONS

SECTION 02: DEFINITIONS

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Governor" means the Governor, or any person discharging the functions of the Governor, of any State or of two or more States;

(b) "maintenance",-

(i) in relation to official residences, includes the provision of electricity, gas and water,

(ii) in relation to motor vehicles, includes the pay and allowances of chauffeurs and the provision of oil and petrol or other fuel;

(c) "members of the family", in relation to a Governor, means the spouse and the dependent children of the Governor;

(d) "official residences", in relation to a Governor, means such residences as may be specified by the President, by notification in the Official Gazette, as the official residences of the Governor and includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereto and the gardens thereof:

(e) "rules" means rules made under this Act;

(f) "State" does not include a Union territory.

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