In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context,-
(1) the expression “land” means land which is not occupied as the site of any building in a town or village and is occupied or let for agricultural purposes of purposes subservient to agriculture or for pasture, and includes-
(a) the sites of buildings and other structures on such land;
(b) a share in the profits of an estate or holding;
(c) any dues or any fixed percentage of the land revenue payable to landowner;
(d) a right to receive rent;
(e) any right to water enjoyed by the owner, or the occupier of land as such; and
(f) any right of occupancy;
(2) the expression “Collector” shall mean the Collector of the District in which the mortgaged property or any part thereof is situated, and shall include an Assistant Collector of the 1 st grade;
(3) “prescribed” shall mean prescribed by rules made under this Act.