In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context –
(a) “allotment” means the grant by or no behalf of the State Government of a right or use and occupation of any house to any person and the expression allottee shall be construed accordingly.
(b) “house” means a house referred to in sub-section (1) of section 3 or any part thereof, and included—
(i) the garden grounds and outhouses, if any, appertaining to such house; and
(ii) any fittings affixed to such house for more beneficial enjoyment thereof;
(c) “ Competent Authority” means any person authorized by the State Government by notification in the official Gazette to perform the functions of the competent authority under this Act for such area as may be specified in the notification.
(d) “Labour Commissioner” means the officer for the time being appoint5ed as such by the State Government;
(e) “Industrial Worker” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
(f) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
(g) “rent” means the amount payable by an allottee or any person for use land occupation of a house; and
(h) “State Government” means the Government of State of Punjab.