2. Definitions.-

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires:

(xxi) "Place of business" means any place where a dealer carries on the business and includes:-

(a) any warehouse, godown or other place where a dealer stores or processes his goods;

(b) any place where a dealer produces or manufactures goods;

(c ) any place where a dealer keeps his books of account;

(d) in case where a dealer carries on business through an agent (by whatever name called), the place of business of such agent;

(e) any vehicle or vessel or any other carrier wherein the goods are stored or used for transporting the goods;