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Section 2, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15-RDT]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 3 August 1903 by S.O. 3964(E) [N11-D7C].

In Works of Defence Act, 1903 [A10-719]. This text from 3 August 1903. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 2, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15-RDT]. Machine: S15-RDT.

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4; (b) "enrolled person" means a person enrolled under this Act; (c) "superior officer" when used in relation to a person subject to this Act, means any person who is entitled under this Act or the rules made thereunder to command such person; (d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (e) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

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enrolled person: Section 2, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15RDT] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "enrolled person" means a person enrolled under this Act

enrolled person: 32 more definitions.

Force: Section 2, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15RDT] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4

Force: 36 more definitions.

prescribed: Section 2, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15RDT] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 929 more definitions.

superior officer: no definition held.

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Section 2, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15-RDT]