In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
(a) "cinematograph" includes any apparatus for the representation
1. For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh (Extra-ordinary), dated 7 th April, 1979, p. 1210.
THE HIMACHAL PRADESHCINEMAS (REGULATION) ACT, 1979 2 of moving pictures or series of pictures;
(b) "Government" means the Government of Himachal Pradesh;
(c) "notification" means notification published under proper authority in the Official Gazette;
(d) "Official Gazette" means the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh;
(e) "place" includes a house, building, tent and any description of transport, whether by sea, land or air;
(f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.