Section 3. Definitions

3. Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, — - (a) "memorandum" means the memorandum of association of the Society; - (b) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (c) "regulations" includes any rule or regulation (by whatever name called) which the Society is competent to make in the exercise of the powers conferred on it under the West Bengal Societies - Registration Act, 1961 (West Bengal Act XXVI,1961), but shall not include any bye laws or standing orders made under the regulations for the conduct of its day - to - day administration ; (d) "Society" means the Asiatic Society being a society within the meaning of the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961(West Bengal Act XXVI, 1961), and having its registered office in Calcutta . — 4. Grants, loans, etc., by Central Government to Society. For the purpose of enabling the Society to discharge efficiently its functions, including in particular those relating to research, literary, library, scientific and museological activities, collection of manuscripts, coins and art objects, and the publication of periodicals, books and other literature, the Central Government may, after due appropriation made by Parliament by law in this behalf, pay to the Society in each financial year such sums of money as that Government considers necessary by way of grants, loans or otherwise .