Section 2: Definition

In this Act, unless there is any thing repugnant in the subject or context- (1) "Competent authority" means an authority appointed by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette to be (he competent authority for any local area; (2) x x x (3) "land" includes tanks and benefits to arise out of land and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth; (4) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (5) "Public purpose" means a purpose having or being connected with any of the following subjects, that is to say,- (i) making, enlarging or deepening of tank, for purposes of irrigation (ii) composting of village refuse or preparation of any other form of manure; (iii) Plant nurseries; (iv) any other subject which the State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette declare to be essential for the improvement of agriculture; and (6) "requisition" means to take possession of any land or require any land to be placed at the disposal of the requisitioning authority