Section 2. Definitions

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, — (a) “Kans eradication operations” mean such operations as are considered necessary by the Kans Officer to eradicate the weed known as kans ; (b) “Kans area” means the area which the State Government may, by notification, under sub-section (1) of section 3 declare to be an area infested with kans ; (c) “Kans Officer” means the Collector of the district and includes any other Officer authorized by the State Government or by the Kans Officer, to exercise all or any powers conferred upon him under this Act ; (d) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules under this Act ; (e) “State Government” means the Government of Uttar Pradesh.