(1)This Act may be called the 1*** Explosives Act, 1884; and
(2)Local extent.--It extends to whole India 2**
(2)Local extent.--It extends to whole India 2**
Source footnotes
1. The word "Indian" omitted by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 7-3-1983).2. The words and letter "except Part B States" omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 1-4-1951).
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Section 2 · Commencement.Section 3 · Repealed.Section 4 · Definitions.Section 5 · Power to make rules as to licensing of the manufacture, possession, use, sale, transport and import and Export of explosives.Section 5A · Persons already in business in respect of certain explosives to carry on such business without licence for a certain period.Section 6 · Power for Central Government to prohibit the manufacture, possession or importation of specially dangerous explosives.Section 6A · Prohibition of manufacture, possession, sale or transport of explosives by young persons and certain other personsSection 6B · Grant of licencesIndia Code, Government of India. Text fetched 22 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.