2Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) "ammunition" shall have the same meaning as in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section2 of the Arms Act, 1959 (54 of 1959);

(b) "arms" shall have the same meaning as in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Arms Act, 1959 (54 of 1959);

(c) "manager", in relation to a religious institution, means every person, including any religious functionary (by whatever name called), who, for the time being, either alone or in association with other persons, administers, manages or otherwise controls the affairs of that institution, its functions or properties;

(d) "political activity" includes any activity promoting or propagating the aims or objects of a political party or any cause, issue or question of a political nature by organising meetings, demonstrations, processions, collection or disbursement of funds, or by the issue of directions or decrees, or by any other means, and includes also such activity by or on behalf of a person seeking election as a candidate for any election to Parliament, any State Legislature or any local authority;

(e) "political party" means an association or body of persons—

(i) which is, or is deemed to be, registered, with the Election Commission of India as a political party under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, as in force for the time being; or

(ii) which has set up candidates for election to any legislature, but is not registered, or deemed to be registered, as a political party, under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968; or

(iii) organised to carry on any political activity or to acquire or exercise political power through election or otherwise;

(f) "religious institution" means an institution for the promotion of any religion or persuasion, and includes any place or premises used as a place of public religious worship, by whatever name or designation known.