Section 2, Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [S1F-H4K]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 January 1959.

In Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [A10-GA9]. This text from 15 January 1959. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 2, Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [S1F-H4K]. Machine: S1F-H4K.

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "institution" means an institution of higher education recognised under section 6; (b) "Commission" means the Commission established under section 3; (c) "degree" means any such degree as may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, be specified in this behalf by the Commission by notification in the Official Gazette; (d) "recognised" means recognised by the Council under section 14; (e) "school" means any recognised school imparting elementary education; (f) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (g) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

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Commission: Section 2, Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [S1FH4K] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commission" means the Commission established under section 3

Commission: 85 more definitions.

degree: Section 2, Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [S1FH4K] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "degree" means any such degree as may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, be specified in this behalf by the Commission by notification in the Official Gazette

degree: 67 more definitions.

institution: Section 2, Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [S1FH4K] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "institution" means an institution of higher education recognised under section 6

institution: 95 more definitions.

recognised: Section 2, Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [S1FH4K] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "recognised" means recognised by the Council under section 14

recognised: 68 more definitions.

school: Section 2, Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 [S1FH4K] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "school" means any recognised school imparting elementary education

school: 42 more definitions.

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