Central Act

The Inflammable Substances Act, 1952

An Act to declare certain substances to be dangerously inflammable and to provide for the regulation of their import, transport, storage and production by applying thereto the Petroleum Act, 1934, and the rules thereunder, and for certain matters connected with such regulation.

Act number20 of 1952
Enacted1952-03-06
In force from1952-03-06
MinistryMinistry of Commerce and Industry
DepartmentDepartment of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Sections7
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When did the The Inflammable Substances Act, 1952 come into force?

It came into force on 1952-03-06, having been enacted on 1952-03-06.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).

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