Section 2: Definitions.

The Revenue Recovery Act, 1890Central Act · Act 1 of 1890

In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context,--

(1) "district" includes a presidency-town;

(2) "Collector" means the chief officer in charge of the land-revenue administration of a district; and

(3) "defaulter" means a person from whom an arrear of land-revenue, or a sum recoverable as an arrear of land-revenue, is due, and includes a person who is responsible as surety for the payment of any such arrear or sum.

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Act	The Revenue Recovery Act, 1890
Section	2
Marginal note	Definitions.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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