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Definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) 'broker' means a person who strikes a bargain between a seller and a purchaser of cattle, in any cattle fair, on payment of commission; (b) 'cattle' includes a buffalo, camel, cow, donkey, elephant, goat, horse, mule, sheep and their young-ones and such other animals as the State Government may be notification specify; (c) 'Deputy Commissioner' includes an Additional Deputy Commissioner and such other officer as the State Government may by notification appoint for the purpose of exercising the powers and performing the functions of a Deputy Commissioner under this Act; (d) 'fair area' means such area within a district as may be specified by a fair officer for the purpose of holding a cattle fair; (e) 'fair officer' in relation to any fair area means an officer appointed under section 4 for such area; (f) 'prescribed' means prescribed by rules made under this Act.