The Explosives Rules, 2008
Central Rules ยท 1884136 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | The Explosives Rules, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rules |
| Year | 1884 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 136 |
| Subjects | criminal |
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- Section 1 Short title and commencement
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Scope of applicability of rules and exemptions
- Section 4 Classification of explosives
- Section 5 Safety distance categories of explosives
- Section 6 Authorisation of explosives
- Section 7 Control over manufacture, import, export, transport, possession for sale or use of explosives
- Section 8 Pre-requisite for grant of licence
- Section 9 No licence needed in certain cases
- Section 10 General Restrictions
- Section 11 Employment of competent person
- Section 12 Protection from lightning and thunderstorm
- Section 13 Repair and maintenance of the premises
- Section 14 Packing of explosives
- Section 15 Marking on explosives and packages
- Section 16 Weight of explosives
- Section 17 Split explosive to be destroyed
- Section 18 Precautions against danger from water, heat or pollution
- Section 19 Special precautions against accident
- Section 20 Provision of mounds
- Section 21 Restriction on unauthorised persons and provision of guards
- Section 22 Use of electrical equipment
- Section 23 Prohibition of certain acts
- Section 24 Maintenance of records and submission of returns
- Section 25 Records of accidents
- Section 26 Approval of manufacturing process
- Section 28 Buildings to be used for specified purpose only
- Section 29 Interior of buildings to be suitably finished
- Section 30 Restriction of articles liable to spontaneous ignition
- Section 31 Use of special tools and implements
- Section 32 Particulars to be exhibited on process building
- Section 33 Removal of foreign matter from ingredients
- Section 34 Removal of explosives and materials expeditiously
- Section 35 Training to personnel
- Section 36 Use of vehicles
- Section 37 Maintenance and repairs of building, plant and equipment
- Section 38 Facilities for testing
- Section 39 Requirement of samples for testing
- Section 40 Stoppage of manufacture of explosives
- Section 41 Exclusion from list of authorised explosives
- Section 42 Disposal of waste explosives
- Section 43 Import or export by land
- Section 44 Compliance of port rules
- Section 45 Import of explosives
- Section 46 Export of explosives
- Section 47 Procedure to be followed during transportation
- Section 48 Certificate of safety
- Section 49 Transport in passenger carriages and vessels
- Section 50 Documents to be available during transport
- Section 51 Maximum consignments allowed
- Section 52 Despatch of explosives to carriers for transport
- Section 53 Place and time of loading and unloading
- Section 54 Carriage or vessel or aircraft to be in readiness for loading
- Section 55 Delay in transit to be avoided
- Section 56 Repairs to conveyance
- Section 57 Small quantities of fireworks exempted
- Section 58 Safety distances between carriages and boats
- Section 59 Transport by water
- Section 61 Licence for road van or compressor mounted motor truck or tractor
- Section 62 Prohibition of transport within Streets, Public places and other specified areas
- Section 63 Restriction on transport of explosives except fireworks and safety fuse by vehicles other than road vans or compressor mounted motor truck or tractor
- Section 64 Loading of explosives
- Section 65 Restriction on use of towed vehicles
- Section 66 Carriage of explosives with other substance prohibited
- Section 67 Loading, unloading, maintenance and operation of road vans
- Section 68 Lighting of stationary vehicles
- Section 69 Accident to the vehicle
- Section 70 Fire extinguishers to be provided
- Section 71 Possession in licensed premises
- Section 72 Repacking or opening of packages
- Section 73 Explosives not to be kept in damaged boxes
- Section 74 Storage of explosives in excess of the licensed quantity
- Section 75 Permit for temporary possession of manufactured fireworks in excess of the licensed quantity
- Section 76 Quantity of explosives to be purchased in a given period of time
- Section 77 Accountability and transaction of explosives
- Section 78 Magazine, store house, or shop to be at ground level
- Section 79 Stacking of packages
- Section 80 Storage of compatible explosives
- Section 81 Specification for construction of a magazine
- Section 82 Store house for fireworks or safety fuse
- Section 83 Explosives permitted for possession and sale from shop
- Section 84 Temporary shops for possession and sale of fireworks during festivals
- Section 85 Special precautions to be observed for fireworks
- Section 86 Safety distances to be maintained
- Section 87 Sale of other article prohibited
- Section 88 Fireworks to be sold from licensed premises only
- Section 89 Restriction on preparation of charges
- Section 90 Restriction on conveyance of explosives to or at the blasting site
- Section 91 Explosives to be examined before use
- Section 92 Precautions to be observed at site
- Section 93 Suitable warning procedure to be maintained
- Section 94 Precautions to be observed while firing
- Section 95 Precautions against stray currents
- Section 96 Person in charge to be responsible
- Section 97 Blasting operations in mines
- Section 98 Blasting operation by shot firer in areas other than mines
- Section 99 Licences and licensing authorities
- Section 100 Payment of Fees
- Section 101 Prior approval before construction
- Section 102 No objection certificate before construction
- Section 103 Procedure to be observed for issue of no objection certificate and for grant of licence
- Section 104 Commencement of construction of premises
- Section 105 Application for grant of licence
- Section 106 Period of validity of licence
- Section 107 Grant of a licence and certificate
- Section 108 Transfer of licence
- Section 109 Amendment of licence in respect of alteration or change in the premises or licenses capacity, but not involving change of name of licensee or partners or directors or members
- Section 110 Amendment of licence due to change of name of the licensee (firm or company or association or society)
- Section 111 Procedure for change of partners or directors or members or occupier
- Section 112 Renewal of licence
- Section 113 Documents for approval and grant of licence
- Section 114 Refusal to grant approval or licence
- Section 115 Cancellation of no objection certificate
- Section 116 Refusal to amend or renew a licence
- Section 117 Restriction on quantity or period
- Section 118 Suspension and revocation or cancellation of licence
- Section 119 Procedure on expiry, suspension or revocation or cancellation of licence
- Section 120 Refusal or withdrawal of shot firer's certificate
- Section 121 Provision for appeal
- Section 122 Procedure to be followed by the appellate authority
- Section 123 Procedure on death or disability of licensee
- Section 124 Loss of licence
- Section 125 Power of officers to demand licence or pass
- Section 126 Executive control over authorities
- Section 127 Power of officers to prevent dangerous practices
- Section 128 Powers of search and seizure
- Section 129 Power to destroy explosives and ingredients thereof
- Section 131 Notice of accident
- Section 132 Procedure at courts of inquiry
- Section 133 Inquiry into accident
- Section 134 Inquiry into more serious accidents
- Section 135 Protection of action taken in good faith
- Section 136 Administrative action after inspection for violation
- Section 137 Communication of administrative action on grant of licence
- Section 138 Communication of administrative action on suspension or cancellation of licence
- Section 139 Repeal and Savings
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