Section 2 of The Kerala State Elderly Commission Act, 2025 — Definitions
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In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
- (a)“Care Centre” means Government old age homes or old age homes having recognition of the Orphanage Control Board for protecting elderly;
- (b)“Chairperson” means Chairperson of the Commission;
- (c)“Commission” means the Kerala State Elderly Commission constituted under section 3;
- (d)“Elderly” means a person who has completed sixty years of age;
- (e)“Government” means the Government of Kerala;
- (f)“Member” means a member of the Commission;
- (g)“Notification” means a notification published in the Gazette;
- (h)“Old Age Home” means any institution where elders are accommodated or protected;
- (i)“Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.