Section 4: Interpretation.

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"appropriate authority" means the Governor of a State and any person or authority acting under the direction of the Governor of the State.
(2) The reference in this Act-
(a)
to a State shall be construed as including a reference to a State created under the States (Creation and Transitional Provisions) Decree 1967; and
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(b) to a tribunal or inquiry shall be construed as including a reference to any committee, commission, panel or any other person or body, however described or constituted, appointed to inquire into any matter to which section 1 of this Act relates.