In these rules unless the context otherwise requires
(a) "Act " means the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960);
(b) "Board " means the Animal Welfare Board of India, established under section 4 and as reconstituted from time to time under section 5A of the Act;
(c) "film " means a cinematograph film as defined in the Cinematograph Act of 1952 (37 of 1952);
(d) "fitness certificate " means a certificate granted by a veterinary doctor to be nominated by the prescribed authority certifying the health and fitness of the animal;
(e) "owner' means the owner of an animal and includes any other person in possession or custody of such animal whether with or without the consent of the owner;
(f) ownership certificate " means a certificate granted under section 42 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 (53 of 1972);
(g) [ "prescribed authority " means the Central Government or such other authority including the Board or the State Government, as may be authorised by the Central Government.] [Substituted by S.O. 35(E), dated 8.1.2002]
(h) "performing animal " means an animal which is used at or for the purpose of any entertainment including a film or an equine event to which the public are admitted;
(i) schedule " means a Schedule appended to these rules;
(j) "veterinary doctor' means a person registered with the Veterinary Council of India established under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (52 of 1984).