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

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context___ (1) the expression “accommodation” has reference to lodging, board and service, or any one or more than one of these facilities, as may be required by, or agreed to be provided to, a guest; (2) “fair rate” means the rate fixed under section 6, and includes a revised rate; (3) “guest” means a person who is in possession or enjoyment of accommodation engaged for him; (4) “Hotel or Lodging-house” means a building which is exclusively or mainly used, for providing accommodation for guests for a monetary consideration but shall not include a home or hostel which is maintained exclusively for aged or incurable persons, or, as the case may be, for students, by or under the control of a charitable or educational institution; (5) “manager of a hotel” means any person in charge of a hotel; (6) “owner of a lodging-house” means the person who receives or is entitled to receive payment from a guest on account of accommodation provided, and includes a person managing a lodging-house, as an agent or trustee or otherwise; (7) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (8) “public rooms” means and includes all rooms in a hotel or lodging-house which are reserved and left open for the common use of all guests; 1The Chief Commissioner of Karachi has been authorised to exercise in respect of the Capital of the Federation, all the powers and duties conferred or imposed on the Central Government under sub-sections (1) and (2) of s. 3, sub-section (2) of s. 9. sub-section (4) of s.14 and s. 23, of this Act, see Gaz. of P., 1953, Pt. 1, pp. 171-172. 2Subs. by A. O., 1964, Art. 2 and Sch. (9) “service” means any service ordinarily provided in a hotel or lodging-house.

Effective date: 1950-01-01

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