Article
1
Definitions
1
For the purpose of this Agreement, the following definitions apply,
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a)
“India” means the Republic of India, and
“the Netherlands” means the Kingdom of the Netherlands;
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b)
“Territory” means,
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(i)
in relation to India, the territory of the Republic of India, and
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(ii)
in relation to the Netherlands, the territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Europe;
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(i)
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c)
“National” means,
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(i)
in relation to India, a person of Indian nationality, and
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(ii)
in relation to the Netherlands, a person of the Netherlands’ nationality;
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(i)
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d)
“Competent authority” means,
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(i)
in relation to India, the Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, and
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(ii)
in relation to the Netherlands, the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment;
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(i)
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e)
“Competent institution” means,
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(i)
in relation to India, the institution charged with the implementation of the legislation specified in Article 2, paragraph 1 a), and
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(ii)
in relation to the Netherlands, the institution charged with the implementation of the legislation specified in Article 2, paragraph 1 b);
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(i)
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f)
“Legislation” means the laws and regulations specified in Article 2;
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g)
“Employee” means a person who is employed by an employer as well as any person who is deemed equivalent to an employed person by the applicable legislation;
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h)
“Benefit” means any pension or benefit in cash, including any supplements or increases applicable under the legislation specified in Article 2;
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i)
“Member of the family” means any person defined or recognized as such by the applicable legislation;
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j)
“Residence” means residence defined or recognised as such by the applicable legislation.