(z) "Information system" means a system to generate, produce, transmit, receive, store and display information or to process the same by other method. (aa) Software" means any specific part of computer system such as system software and application software having the capacity for operating computer hardware. (ab) "Computer Accessory" means a technology such as computer resource, the information used by any institution in its business, a software-like item produced or purchased by such an institution, hardware and computer network. (ac) "Government Authority" means a Ministry, Secretariat, Department of Government of Nepal or the Offices thereunder, Constitutional Body or the Offices thereunder, Court or Tribunal or Office of the Nepal Army and it shall also includes other Offices of the similar nature. (ad) "Public Institution" means the following institutions:(1) A company, bank or board whether fully or partially owned or controlled by Government of Nepal , or a Commission agency, authority, corporation, enterprise board, centre, council and other corporate body of the similar nature established by Government of Nepal pursuant to the laws prevailing. (2) A university, school, research centre, and other similar academic or educational institutions operated by Government of Nepal or which have been receiving a full or partial grant from Government of Nepal, (3) The Local Bodies formed under the Local Self-Governance Act, 1998 (2055 B.S); (4) The Institutions run on the loan, grant or guarantee of Government of Nepal; 5

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