Section 2: Definitions. In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context :‑

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This section defines the following terms used in The Lighthouse Act, 1927: • district — an area defined as a district for the purposes of this Act under section 3; • general lighthouse — any lighthouse which the 6[Federal Government] may, by notification in the 7[official Gazette], declare to be a general lighthouse for the purposes of this Act; 1For statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gazette of India, 1927, pt. V, p.53, and for Report of Select committee, see ibid,, p.215. 2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) ordinance, 1960 (21 of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by A.O. 1949, for “British India”. 3The word “Indian” omitted by A.O., 1949. 4Subs.by Ordinance 21 of 1960, s.3 and 2nd Sch (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for sub­section (2) as amended by A.O. 1949. 5The Ist April, 1929; see Gazette of India, 1929, Part I, p.96. 6Subs. by F.A.O., 1975 Art.2 and Table, for “Central Government” which was previously amended by A.O., 1937, for “G.G.in C”. 7Subs by A.O., 1937, for “Gazette of India”. 8For Notifn. under this caluse, see Gaz. of P., 1960, Pt, I, p.25. 9Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (279, 1981), S.3 and Sch., II, for "Customs­Collector". 10Subs. ibid, for "Sea Customs Act, 1878" • local lighthouse — any lighthouse which is not a general lighthouse; • local lighthouse authority — a 1[Provincial Government], local authority or other person having the superintendence and management of a local lighthouse; • port — any port, as defined in the Ports Act, 1908 (XV of 1908), to which that Act extends; and (i) words and expressions used in this Act and not otherwise defined have the same meanings respectively as in the Merchant Shipping Act, 1923 (XXI of 1923) This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context :‑ 8(a) 9[Collector of Customs] means an officer of customs exercising the powers of a Customs‑collector under the 10[Customs Act 1969 (IV of 1969)], and includes any person appointed by the 6[Federal Government] to discharge the functions of a Customs‑collector under this Act; (b) “district” means an area defined as a district for the purposes of this Act under section 3; (c) “general lighthouse” means any lighthouse which the 6[Federal Government] may, by notification in the 7[official Gazette], declare to be a general lighthouse for the purposes of this Act; 1For statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gazette of India, 1927, pt. V, p.53, and for Report of Select committee, see ibid,, p.215. 2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) ordinance, 1960 (21 of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by A.O. 1949, for “British India”. 3The word “Indian” omitted by A.O., 1949. 4Subs.by Ordinance 21 of 1960, s.3 and 2nd Sch (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for sub­section (2) as amended by A.O. 1949. 5The Ist April, 1929; see Gazette of India, 1929, Part I, p.96. 6Subs. by F.A.O., 1975 Art.2 and Table, for “Central Government” which was previously amended by A.O., 1937, for “G.G.in C”. 7Subs by A.O., 1937, for “Gazette of India”. 8For Notifn. under this caluse, see Gaz. of P., 1960, Pt, I, p.25. 9Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (279, 1981), S.3 and Sch., II, for "Customs­Collector". 10Subs. ibid, for "Sea Customs Act, 1878". (d) “lighthouse” includes any light‑vessel, fog‑signal, buoy, beacon, or any mark, sign or apparatus exhibited or used for the guidance of ships; (e) “local lighthouse” means any lighthouse which is not a general lighthouse; (f) “local lighthouse authority” means a 1[Provincial Government], local authority or other person having the superintendence and management of a local lighthouse; (g) “owner” includes any part‑owner, charter, or mortgagee in possession and any agent to whom a ship is consigned; (h) “port” means any port, as defined in the Ports Act, 1908 (XV of 1908), to which that Act extends; and (i) words and expressions used in this Act and not otherwise defined have the same meanings respectively as in the Merchant Shipping Act, 1923 (XXI of 1923).

Effective date: 1927-01-01

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