Section 2: Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) “animal” means any domesticated animal or bird, or any animal or bird kept in confinement;

(b) “export” means to take out of the Union territory, otherwise than across a customs frontier;

(c) “Government” means the Government of Goa, Daman and Diu;

(d) “import” means to bring into the Union territory, otherwise than across a customs frontier;

(e) “infective animal” means an animal which is affected with a scheduled disease or has recently been in contact with or in close proximity to an animal so affected;

(f) “Inspector” means an Inspector appointed under section 3;

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(g) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules;

(h) “rules” means rules made under section 37;

(i) “scheduled disease” means any disease specified in the schedule;

(j) “transport” means to remove to one place from another place within the Union territory;

(k) “Union territory” means Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu;

(l) “Veterinary Surgeon” means the Veterinary Surgeon appointed under section 3.