2.1 In this Act, unless the subject or context otherwise requires;

2.1.1. “An order of preventive detention” means an order issued pursuant to 3 Sub-section 3.1.

2.1.2 An order of area confinement means an order issued pursuant to4 Subsection 3.2….5

2.1.3 Local Authority means “Chief District Officer and this expression also include an authority who discharges the functions of chief district officer in his/her absence.