2. Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(xxxiii). "Person" includes:-

(a) an individual;

(b) a joint family;

(c) a company;

(d) a firm;

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

(f) the Central Government or the Government of Kerala or the Government of any other State or any department thereof or a Union Territory in India;

(g) a local authority;

(h) every artificial juridical person not falling under any of the preceding sub-clauses;