Section 2. Definitions

2. Definitions.— (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "applicable rules" mean the applicable rules provided in the Schedule to this Act; (b) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette and the expression "notify" with its grammatical variation and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly; and (c) "Schedule" means the Schedule annexed to this Act. 2. The said Act is applicable to outward cargo, that is, ships carrying goods from Indian port to any other port, whether in or outside India. Every bill of lading, or similar document of title, issued in India, which contains or is evidence of any contract to which the rules apply, shall contain an express statement that it is to have effect subject to the provisions of the rules as applied by the said Act.