In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “electronic device” means a cell phone, a computer, and any other device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording message, image, sound, data, or other information by electronic means;
(b) “electronic form” means e-mail, e-mail attachments, data submitted on web-based forms or any other communication method that delivers machine readable data or information to lender through an electronic device;
(c) “Government” means the Government of Goa;
(d) “Notice” means any summons, requisition, direction, process, or any other similar mode of communication being used to inform, warn or direct any person under any State law or proceeding but does not include a public notice;
(e) “prescribed” means prescribed by the rules made under this Act;
(f) “public notice” means a proclamation or a publicity by beating of drums and includes a notice which is meant for the public at large;
(g) “State” means the State of Goa.