Interpretation clause.—In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, —
(1) “cattle” includes elephants, camels, buffaloes, horses, mares, geldings, ponies, colts, fillies, mules, asses, pigs, rams, ewes, sheep, lambs, goats and kids; (2) “Forest-officer” means any person whom 4 *** the 5 [State Government] or any officer empowered by 4*** the 5[State Government] in this behalf, may appoint to carry out all or any of the purposes of this Act or to do anything required by this Act or any rule made thereunder to be done by a Forest-officer;