20. Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires –

“container depot operators” means a company engaged in the business of container terminal, container depot and container freight station operation in Sri Lanka, other than a container terminal within a specified port, as specified in and declared under section 2 of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Act, No. 51 of 1979;

“Minister” means the Minister to whom the subject of Merchant Shipping is assigned in terms of

Article 43 or 44 of the Constitution;

“monopolizing” means, where a person in the course of business, pursues a course of conduct which of itself or when taken together with a course of conduct pursued by persons associated with him, has or is intended to have or is likely to have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition in connection with the business of container depot operators;

“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made under this Act; and

“protective measures” includes any measure essential to maintain operational integrity of the container depot, protect the value of the stocked goods, and ensure the safety of depot personnel and the surrounding community.