(1) A person commits the offence of theft if he or she dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other person of it.
(2) It is immaterial whether the appropriation is made with a view to gain, or is made for the thief's own benefit.
(3) The provisions of sections 189 to 193 of this Sub-Part shall have effect as regards the interpretation and operation of this section (and, except as otherwise provided by this Sub-Part, shall apply only for purposes of this section).