2. Definitions - In this Act, unless the context otherwise specifies,

(17) "Person" includes :-

a) an individual;

b) a joint family;

c) a company;

d) a firm;

e) an association of persons of a body of individual; whether incorporated or not;

f) the Central Government or the Government of Tripura or the Government of any other State or Union Territory in India;

g) a local authority;