2. Definition.

(a) "Competent authority" means such authority as the Government may, by notification, appoint for the purpose of exercising the powers or functions of a competent authority under this Act and Rules made thereunder, for the whole or any part of the State of Assam ;
(b) "Government" means the Government of the State of Assam ;
(c) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act ;
(d) "State" means the State of Assam ;
(e) "Trading Depot" means any place where forest produce is collected, stored or stocks for sale or conversion including shops and establishments for trading in forest produce.