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Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “appropriate Government” means,— (i) in relation to an establishment— (a) belonging to, or under the control of, the Central Government, (b) having branches in more than one State, (c) of a factory belonging to, or under the control of, the Central Government, (d) of a major port, mine, oilfield or railway company, the Central Government, (ii) in any other case, the State Government; (b) “completed year of service” means continuous service for one year; 3[(c) “continuous service” means continuous service as defined in section 2A;] (d) “controlling authority” means an authority appointed by the appropriate Government under section 3;