Central Act
The Explosives Act, 1884
An Act to regulate the manufacture, possession, use, sale,transport, import and export of explosives.
| Act number | 04 of 1884 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1884-02-26 |
| In force from | 1887-07-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Department | Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade |
| Sections | 29 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Explosives Act, 1884 come into force?
It came into force on 1887-07-01, having been enacted on 1884-02-26.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
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