2. Definitions: In this Act unless the subject or context otherwise requires,-
(a) “Social welfare activity” means the welfare activity oriented towards the economic and social upliftment and self-reliance to the weak, helpless and disable individuals.
(b) “Social service” means the social welfare activity done, personally or collectively without the purpose of profit.
(c) “Social Organization and Institution” means an organization and institution established under the prevailing Laws in order to carry out various social welfare activities and social welfare oriented non-governmental
organization or institution.
(d) “Council” means the council constituted under Section 5 of this Act.
(e) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the council.
(f) “Member” means the member of the Council and this expression shall also includes the Chairperson, Vice-chairperson, treasurer and member-secretary of the council.
(g) “Constitution” means the constitution of an organization, and institutions.
(h) “Prescribed” or “prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed, in Rules framed under this Act