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Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “carrier” means any mode or conveyance of facility by which material is transported from one place to another by mechanical device; (b) “Government” means the Government of Goa; (c) “inspecting authority” means an officer appointed by the Government under section 6 of this Act; (d) “material” means the material specified in Schedule I; (e) “owner” means any person who is the immediate proprietor of items enlisted in Schedule I; (f) “Plastic” means compounds of hydrocarbons that are non-biodegradable and includes Polypropelene, Polyvinychloride, Polyethylene, Nylon and other plastic goods, such as, P.V.C., Polystyrene which are not capable of being destroyed by action of living beings; (g) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (h) “Schedule I” means Schedule I appended to this Act; (i) “Welfare Administrator” means an officer appointed by the Government under section 6 of this Act.