2. Definitions

2. Definitions : Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act,-
(a) “Lumbini Development Area” means and includes the places Tilaurakot (ancient Kapilvastu) Gotihawa, Niglihawa, Sagarhawa, Sisaniyakot,

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This Act Came into force from 2065-2-15 (28 May 2008).

Amended by the Second Amendment

(2) Araurakot, Kudaan (Kapilvastu), Devadaha (Rupandehi), Ramgram (Nawalparasi), which are directly or indirectly related with the life of
the Lord Buddha and his birth place, Lumbini and it shall include other areas as specified by Government of Nepal by a notification in
Nepal Gazette. Provided that, while specifying places in such manner, only the places which are directly or indirectly related to the life of the Lord
Buddha may be specified.
(b) “Trust” means the Lumbini Development Trust established pursuant to Section 3.
(c) “Patron” means the Patron of the Trust.
(d) “Council” means the Council constituted pursuant to Section 8.
(e) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Council.
(f) “Vice-Chairperson” means the Vice-Chairperson of the Council.
(g) “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of the Council.
(h) “Member-Secretary” means of the Member-Secretary of the Council.

(i) “Member” means a member of the Council. This term shall also include the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Tresurer and Member-Secretary of
the Council.
(j) “Committee (Board of Trustees)” means the Executive Committee constituted under Section 11A of this Act.
(k) “Plan Implementation Committee” means the Plan Implementation Committee constituted in accordance with Section 12.
(l) “Plan” means the Lumbini Development Plan.
(m) “Prescribed” or “As prescribed” means Prescribed or As Prescribed in the Bye-rules made under this Act.