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Application of the Act.- (1) Chapters-I to III and Chapter-V to VIII of this Act shall apply to areas specified in the First Schedule. (2) Chapters I, and IV shall apply only to areas specified in the Second Schedule. (3) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply,- (a) to any premises belonging to,- (i) the State Government or the Central Government or a local authority; (ii) a Muzarai or religious or charitable institution; (iii) a Wakf. 8 Explanation.- If any doubt arises whether any institution referred to in sub-clause (ii) and (iii) above is a muzarai or religious or charitable institution or a wakf, the decision of the 1[Regional Commissioner]1 shall be final.