2. Definitions. -In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a)“Administrator ” means the Administrator of the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
appointed by the President under article 239 of t he Constitution; (b)“appointed day ” means the eleventh day of August, 1961 ; (c)“Dadra and Nagar Haveli ” means the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli; (d)“Varishta Panchayat ” means the Varishta Panchayat as in existence immediately before the
appointed day.