In this Decree-
"Centre" means the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine and any other Centre established by the Government on the advice of the Council;
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner responsible for Health;
"financial year" means financial year of the Government;
"Scientific Research" includes research into social, cultural and other aspects of plant medicine;
"Research Officer" means an officer of a status comparable to that of a University teacher or a person belonging to the academic staff of the Universities.