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Section 2, PC Act [S10-2ZH]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 9 September 1988.

In PC Act [A10-1B5]. This text from 9 September 1988. No other text held.

Cite: Section 2, PC Act [S10-2ZH]. Machine: S10-2ZH.

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

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(c) "public servant" means,—

(i) any person in the service or pay of the Government or remunerated by the Government by fees or commission for the performance of any public duty;

(ii) any person in the service or pay of a local authority;

(iii) any person in the service or pay of a corporation established by or under a Central, Provincial or State Act, or an authority or a body owned or controlled or aided by the Government or a Government company [...];

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Defined terms in this text (3)

company: Section 2(20), Companies Act: "company" means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law;

company: Section 2, Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 [S162E3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "company" means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law

company: Section 2, Provisional Insolvency Act, 1920 [S170JY] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "company" means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law

company: 11 more definitions.

person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not

person: 1 more definition.

public servant: Section 2, PC Act [S102ZH] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "public servant" means any person in the service or pay of the Government or remunerated by the Government by fees or commission for the performance of any public duty, any person in the service or pay of a local authority or of a statutory or Government-controlled corporation, and the further enumerated categories [...]

public servant: 25 more definitions.

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