Section 3. Definitions

3. Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "Board" means the Coconut Development Board established under section 4; 2[(b) "Chairman" means the non-executive Chairman of the Board appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (4) of section 4; (ba) "Chief Executive Officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Board appointed under sub-section (1) of section 7;] (c) "coconut" means the fruit of coconut palm and includes green coconut, ripe coconut and copra. Explanation.— "Coconut palm" means the coconut tree, CocosNucifera Linn; (d) "coconut industry" does not include— (i) coir industry; or (ii) an industry from which products (including by-products) out of coconut oil are manufactured; (e) "member" means a member of the Board and includes the Chairman; (f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.