Meaning of government under income tax act

shashank (no) (70 Points)

11 September 2014  

Is word "government" defined under income tax act? if yes. Does it also includes society owned by government like District Health Society(DHS) and State Health Society(SHS) formed under NRHM Scheme of Govt. of India and registered under societies Registration act,1860.

If Possible please provide me section or clause no. also?