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REGISTERED NO. D. (D.N.)-72

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 75] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1983/PHALGUNA 11, 1904

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MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY

(Department of Industrial Development)

ORDER

New Delhi, the 2nd March, 19S3

GS.R. 248(E).—Whereas, a draft of the Explosive Rules, 1981 was published as required by sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884}, with the Notili- cation of the Government of India in Ministry of Industry (Department of Industrial Development) No. G.S.R, 305(E), dated the 23rd April, 1981, at page* 699—826/31 of the Gazette of India Extraordinaiy, Part-II Section 3-Sub-sedion (i), dated the 23rd April, 1981, inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby before the expiiy of 45 days on which the copies of the Official Gazette In which the Notification was published were mnde available to the public;

And, wheieas, Ihe copies of the said Official Gazette were

made available to the public on the 29th October, 1981;

And, wheieas, the objections and suggestions received from the public on the said draft have be™ considered by the Central Government;

Now, therefore, in exerclje of the powers conferred liy sections 5 and 7 of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884) the Central Government hereby makes the following niki, namely :—•

CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARY

1. Short title and commencement—(1) These rules may be

called the Explosives Rules, 1983.

(2) They shall come Into force on the date of fheir

publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.—In these rules unless the context otherwise

requires :—•

(1) "Act" means the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884);

i(2) "authorised explosives" means an explosive included In a list of authorised explosives published b> the Central Government vrom time to time in the Offi- cial Gazette;

(3) "Chief Controller" means Chief Controller of Ex-

plosive*;

(4) "competent person"means a person recognised by the Chief Controller to be a competent person or a person who holds a certificate of competency m the job In respect of which competency is required from an Institution recognised by the Chief Con troiler in thb behalf;

(5) "Conscrvatoi" includes any person acting under the authority of the officer or body of person^ appointei to be conservator of a port under section 7 of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (15 of 1908);

(6) "Controller" includes Joint Chief Cor'roller of Ex- plosives Deputy Chief Controller of rwlosivcs nml Controller of Explosives;

(7) "detonator" meant a small tube of aluminium or copper or other materials approved by the Chief Controller—

(a) one end of which is closed and the other—•

(1) left open for the insertion of safety fuse for the purpose of Initiating explosion within the tube; or

(fl) fitted with wires or other device for that

purpose and sealed:

fb) which is loaded with a charge of initiating ex- plosfves, the chirp: being so designed as to produce

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an expli^ion tint would communicate to other tube similarly constructed and charged;

(8) "Form" means a form specified in Schedule V;

(9) "licensable capacity'' In relation to a magazine means 2/3rd the full capacity of the magazine reckoned on the basis of the floor area and recuired safety zone all round such magazine;

(10) "licensed factory" means a factorv in resrect of

which a licence issued under these rules is in foice;

(11) "licensed magazine" means a magazine in respect of which a licence issued under these rules is in force;

(12) "licensed store house" means a store house in respect of which a license issued under these rules is in force;

(13) "magazine" means a building specially constructed In accordance with a design approved by the Ch^ef Controller and intended for stoiage of moie than 2.5 kg. of explosives.

(14) "permitted explosives"' means authorised cxplosivti which are permitted by the Director General, Mines Saftey to be used in underground coal mines;

(15) ''prohibited explosives" means explosives which are prohibited by the Central Goveiument under sec- tion 6 of the Act.

(16) "protected works" Includes—

(a) buildings in which persons dwell, work or assemble, college, school, hospital, theatre, cinema house, factory, place of storage of hazardous substances, dams find reservoiri:;

(b) any public road or railway line or navigable water

ways;

(c) overhead trunk high tension power lines., but docs not Include footpaths, cart tracks .not in icgular use, agricultural wells and pump "et" connected therewith.

(17) "Safety cartridge" means a cartridge tor small arms having a diametei not exceeding 2.5 cms. the case of which can be extracted for the small-arms after firing and which is so closed as to prevent any .explosion in one cartridge being communicated to

other cartridges;

(18) "Safety fuse" means a fuse for igniting charges of other explosives which burn and does not explode and which does not contain it" own means of igni- tion, and which i- of such strength and .construction and contains an explosive In such quantity that the burning of such fuse would not communicate lateral- ly with other like- fuse;

(19) "Safety zone" meann the zone neceiwary for tb<" maintenance of the distances required under the condition") of n licence to be kept dear between any licensed factory rhrrl, magazines or store bouse and protected works;

(20) "Schedule" meani n Schedule annexed tn these rules;

(21) "Small arm nitro-roir.pound¹ means Nitro compound adapted and intended exclusively for use' m cartridges for imall arms;

(22) "itouhouse" means a buUdinu other than a maga- zine for storage of certain types of explosives;

(23) "testing officer" means such officer as the- Central

Government may appoint in this behalf,

(24) "transport" means movement of explosives from one piece to another by land, sea or air In India but does not include movement of explosives within a licensed factory.

(25) "transfer" means with itn grammatical variations and cognate expressions, includes letting on hire, lending, giving and parting with possession;

(26) "van" means a mechanically propelled vehicle for

transport of explosives by land-

3. Classification of explosives.—

(1) For the purpose of these rules explosives shall be classified in the manner specified in Schedule I.

(2) If any explosive falls within the limits of moie than £Dc class as defined in Schedule 1, it shall be deemed to belong exclusively to the last in number of such classes.

4. Safety distance categoiies of explosives.—

(1) Explosives are divided into four categories according to the risks which they present when initiated, namely :—~

(i) Category X—Those explosives which have a fire or a slight explosion risk or both but the effect of which will be local.

(ii) Category Y—Those explosives which have a mass fire risk or a moderate explosion risk, but not the risk or mass explosion.

(iii) Category Z—Those explosives which have n mass

explosion risk and major misiile effect.

(iv) Category ZZ—Tho3e explosives which'have a mass

explosion risk and minor missile effect.

(2) If any question arises as to whether arry explosive bolongs to category X, Category Y, Category Z or Category ZZ, the matter shall be referred to the Chief Controller whose decision shall be final

CHAPTER II

GENERAL PROVISIONS

5. Prohibition of unauthorised explosives.—No person shall import export, transport, manufacture), possess, use or sell any explosive which is not an authorised explosive:

Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to the manu- facture and possession for test and trial purposes and not for sale of a new explosive composition under development at n place specially approved for the purpose by the Chief Con- troller in a lincensed factory.

6. Procedure for authorisation of explosives:

(1) Any person desirous of including an explosive in the Hit of authorised explosive shall apply by submitting an application therefor to the Chief Con- troller.

O) The application submitted in accordance with sub- rule (1) shall be in writing and accompanied by following particulars :

(a) the nature and composition of the explosive:

(b) trie limiting percentage of each ingredient of

the explosive;

(c) any substitute or substitutes for any specified rngre-

djent;

(d) in th© case of a new explosive t" bo manufactured in India, the process by which it Is proposed to carry out it* manufacture;

(e) where an explosive is enclosed in a case or other contrivance, the dimensions of the Case or other contrivance, the quantity, nature and brand of ex- plosive contained therein, the imethod of func- tion and performance characteristics of the ex- plosive and Instructions governing the use of the case or other contrivance;

(f) the box, wrapping or other container in which the explosive will be handled, used or displayed or otherwise distributed including the markings there- on; and

(g) the package in which the explosive will be trans- ported and stored including tho markings thereon.

(3) When, in the opinion of the Chief Controller, an explosive in respect of which an application is made may properly be considered for authorisation, the Chief Controller shall instruct the applicant ai to the samples requited and the manner of forw.irding the same to him or to any other authority specified by the Chief Controller in this behalf.

(4) No person shall send a sample of an explosive unless such person has first received the instructions re- ferred to under sub-rule (3).

(5) Nt> person shall send a sample of an explosive other- wise than in accordance with instructions given by the Chief Controller under sub-rule (3).

(6) (i) Samples forwarded under sub-rule (3) shall be subjected to such of the tests enumerated in clause (ii) of this rule as are necessary having regard to the nature and type of explosive submitted to ensure that the explosive is capable of being safely manu factured, handled, stored, transported and used.

(ii) The tests referred to in clause (i) pertain to

(a) physical properties including consistency- reaction, tendency to absorb moisture, segregation in trans- — port or otherwise of the constituents, exudation, behaviour at low temperatures, specific gravity and "uch other physical properties as may be con- sidered necessary ;

(b) chemical composition—determination of the per- centage composition of the ingredients forming the explosive, and the quality of the ingredients em- ployed in its manufacture;

(c) stability—determination of stability after subjection to such varying environmental conditions as would tend to_ produce spontaneous ignition or variation in sensitiveness of on explosive;

(d) ignition characteristics—ignition point, behaviour on ignition, liabilty to spontaneous ignition, behaviour on ignition in bulk;

(e) mechanical sensitiveness—determination of sensi-

tiveness to friction and impact;

(f) air gap sensitivity and transmission of detonation;

(g) Velocity of detonating;

(h) determination of strength;

(i) composition of gases evolvtod upon explosion;

(j) such other tests as the Chief Controler may specify.

(7) Afl explosive tested in accordance with sub-rule (6) shall be declared by the Central Government on recommendation of Chief Controller to be "m autho- rised explosive if, it is satisfied that such an explosive can be safely manufactured, handled, stoied trans- ported and used.

(8) Authorisation issued by the Central Government under sub-rule (7) in respect of any imported explosive ihall be valid for one year from the date of autho- risation, provided the foreign manufacturer certifies that there has been no change in the composition or any other characteristics of the explosives.

(9) The Chief Controller may at any time subject any

explosive to the tests enumerated in sub-rule (6) A" a result of the tests or otherwise If tho Chief Controller is satisfied that the explosive is no longer safe for manufacture, handling, storage, transport or use, may recommend deletion of such explosive from the authorised H8t.

(10) The Chief Controller, on completion of the testing of an explosive, in pursuance of sub-rule (6) shall advise the Central Government in writing.

(a) whether or not the explosive should be declared to

be an authorised explosive; and

(b) where the explosive is declared to be an authorised explosive, the, class, including any division and sub- division within such the explosive falls.

(11) (i) The Chief Controller shall maintain a list of

authorised explosives showing :—

(a) the Ijrand or trade name of the explosive;

(b) tlie nam; and address of tho manufacturers;

(c) the class, including any division and sub-divisions thereof, within which each explosive fall*; and

fd) the safety distance category and the corresponding

United Nation's classification number and division

(ii) A list of 'authorised explosives that, by licence or permit, are authorised to be manufactured in, 01 imported into India shall be published by the Central Government from time to time.

(12) No alteration in the composition, limiting percentage of ingredients' or substitute ingredients the process of manufacture, the description and construction ot the case or the contrivance as declared in accordance with clause (a), (b), (c), (d) and fe) of sub-rule (2) shall be earned out".without prior appioval of the Central Government :

Provided that the Chief Controller may order fiesli test to be carried out if the proposed altemtion in the porcehtage, composition, nature of ingredients, process of manufacture or construction of the case or contrivance of the explosive ore likely to change the results of the original test prescribed in this rule.

7. Restriction on delivery and despatch of explosives.- -

No person shall deliver or despatch'any explosive to anj

me other than a person who-^-

(a) is the holder of a licence to possess the explosives or the agent of a holder of such a licence duJy authorised by him in writing in this behalf; or

(b) is entitled under these rules to possess the explo-

sives without a licence.

(2) The explosives so delivered or despatched shall in no case exceed the quantity which the person to wliom they aie delivered or despatched is authorised to possess with or without a licence under these rules,

(3) (i) No person shall receive explosives from any person other than the holder of a licence granted under these rules.

(ii) No person shall receive from or transfer ex- plosives to any person for a temporary storage or Rafe custody in a licensed premises unless prior approval is obtained from the Chief Controller.

8. Packlilg of explosives.—

(1) No person shall import, tender for transport, trans- port, cause to be transported, possess or sell any explosives unless it is packed —

(a) In the manner laid down in Schedule II;

(b) a sample of the container or package for each ex- plosive has been tested and approved by the Chief Controller;

(c) the container or package is marked in accordance

with rule 9 of these rules;

Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to

explosives in the process of manufacture.

(2) An explosive which is not an authorised explosive but which is required to be transported for purposes of test In connection therewith shall be packed in such manner as may be directed bv the Chief Con- troller with reference to such explosi"e

9. Marking of packages :—

(1) The outer package shall be marked in conspicuous

Indelible character* by means of a stamping, em- bossing or painting with—

(a) the word "Explosives";

(b) the name of the authorised explosive;

(c) the number of the class and the division to which

it belongs;

(d) the safety distance category of explosive;

Ce) the name of the manufacturer;

(i) the name of the consignor and consignee; and

(g) the net weight of explosive; Provided that in the case of safety fuse

(2) In the case of explosives used for charging for blast- ing viz. explosives of Cluss 2 or such other ex- plosives of Class 3 Division 1 oi such other explo- sives of Class 4 which contain liquid nitrocompound explosive, the date of manufacture and batch number shall be added.

(3) In the case of explosives of Class 2 and Class 3, each of the caitridges containing explosives shall be printed or embossed legibly on it with :—

(a) the word "EXPLOSIVE";

(b) the name of explosives;

(c) weight of explosive;

(d) diameter of the cartridge;

(e) name of manufacturer; and

(f) in case of permitted explosive, the letter 'P'.

(4) In the case of fireworks, a caution or warning indicat- ing the method of firing and precautions to be taken shall be printed on each piece of lireworks arid wheie adequate space is not available on the fire- works, such caution or warning may be printed on a separate lebel and inserted in tho smallest packet or carton,

10. Weight of explosives.—The weight of explosives when referred to in these rules shall not include the weight of tho packing box in which the explosives are packed;

Provided that in case of explosives of the 6th (Ammunition) Class or 7th (Fireworks') Class the weight shall be deemed to be the weight of the completed article inclusive of the caoe or contrivance In which the explosive is contained.

11. Competent person to be incharge of operations .—

Every person holding or acting under a licence granted under these rules shall, whenever explosives are loaded, un- loaded or handled, depute a competent person experienced in the handling of explosives to be present at and to conduct the operations in accordance with these rules.

12. Precautions to be observed in handling explosives.—

(1) The floor of any place or any cairiage or vesiel hi which any explosive is or is to be laid and the ground gangway, decks and other places over Mhich the explosive is to be conveyed during loadinu or unloading shall be —

(i) carefully examined to ensure that there is nothing thereon in contravention of these rules or likely to endanger the safety of the consignment: and

(11) thoroughly cleaned and swept before and after

line.

(2) The packages containing the explosives shall not be thrown Or dropped down or rolled or pulled along the ground or floor but shall he passed from hand to hand and carefully deposited and stored.

(3) Where a package is to be slung, due precaution shall be taken to slung It in such a manner as effectively to prevent the possibility of a fall.

(4) After the handling of explosives has commenced, th* operations shall proceed with due dilifftKcq and with- out unnecessary stoppage

13. Restriction on handling of explosives after sunsel—

No person nhall handle or cause to be handled any ex-

plosive between the hours of sunsel and sunrise;

Provided that nothing in this rule shull apply to handling of explosives during the dark hours if proper illumination is provjded in the area and the place is guarde_d.

14. Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights and dangerous substances,—No person shall smoke, and no fires, lights or articles or substances of a flammable nature or liable to spontaneous ignition, or to cause or communicate fire or explosion such as acids, peti oleum, carbide of calcium, com- pressed gases or such other hazaidous substances, shall be allowed :—>

(a) at any tune within 15 metres from a place where an

explosive is stored; or

(b) at any place where an explosive is handled, during transport one hour before and during such handling; Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to the use

on a ship of—

0) an engine room fire, if such fire has been previously

carefully banked up, or

(ii) any artificial light or ship's signal lights or of a type approved in writing by the Chief Controller in areas outside port limit* and by the Conser- vator of the Port within port limit*.

15. Prohibition of matches etc.—No person on, in, or near any place where explosives" are stored or handled or on any carriage conveying explosives shall —

(a) have hi his possession auy matches, fuses or otner appliances for producing iginition or explosion or any knives or other articles made of iron or steel; or

(b) wear boots or shoes with iron nails or shod or strengthened with iron, unless such boots or shoes are covered with leather, rubber, felt or other ma- terial, in the form of overshoes or otherwise.

16. Split explosive to be destroyed.—If any explosive es- capes from the package in which it is contained, or is split, such explosive shall immediately be carefully collected and destroyed as provided in these rules.

17. Employment of children, intoxicated persons and certain other persons.—No person shall employ, allow or engage a person—

(a) who has not completed the age of 18 yeais, oi

(b) who is iu a state of hi toxic atlon; or

(c) who is of unsound mind,

for manufacture, storage, sale, loading, unloading or transport of explosives or to enter any premises licensed under these rulos.

18. Precautions against danger from water or exposure to

the sun or heat :—

(1) In the case of any explosive which Is llablo to be dangerously affected by water, duo precautions shall at all times be taken to prevent water from coming in contact with such explosive.

(2) Packages containing explosives shall not be allowed

to remain in the sun or exposed to excessive heat;

Provided that nothing in sub-rule (2) shall apply to urn drying of gunpowder or fireworks or drying of ex- plosives in a licensed faaury under controlled con- ditions.

19. Special precautions against accidont and the exclusion

of unauthorised persons .—

(1) No person shall commit or attempt to commit any act which may tend to cause a fire or explosion in or about any place where an explosive is manu- factured, stored or transported;

Provided that nothing in Ihls sub-rule shall apply to any act which is necessary for tho purpose of the manu- facture, storage or handling during transport of

any explosive or any articl* present therein.

(2) Every person possessing explosives and every per- son in charge of or engaged in the import, export, manufacture, sale, transport or handling of explosives

. "hall at all time;*—

(a) comply with provisions of these* rules and tlie

conditions of any licence relating thereto;

(b) observe all due precautions for the prevention of

thefts and of accidents by fire or explosion;

(c) prevent unauthorised person from having access to

the explosives;

(d) pi event any other person from committing nny

such act as is prohibited under sub-rule (t).

20. Restriction* on transport of certain types of exDlo-

sives :—

Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, no person shall transport without approval Of Chief Controller—

(a) Nitro-Rlycerine or Fthvlene Rlvcol dinitrate or any explosives of Class 5 In any vehicle in any quantity, oxcept within the licensed factory solely for the pur- pose of manufacture of explosives;

fb) any explosive that Is not authorised explosives or any explosive which b deteriorated or Is In a da- maged condition.

CHAPTER in

IMPORT AND EXPORT

PART I—GENERAL

21. "Restriction on import or export .*—

(1) No person shall import or export any explosive ex- cept under and in accordance with tho conditions of a licence granted under these rules.

(2) No licence shall be granted for import or export of

any explosives, unless—

(a) tho explosive is an authorised explosives;

(b) the explosive, if of the 3rd {Nitro-compound class) or 4tn (Chlorate mixture) is certified in Form I by the testing ofikei to have passed the tests specified in Schedule II; and

(c) the explosive is certified to have passed such analy- sis or examination, if any, as the Chief Controller or the Customs Collector at his discretion by order in writing, may require in order to deter- mine its composition or condition.

(3) No person shall be granted an import or export licence unless he is the holder of a licence for possession in a magazine or a store house authorised for the class and quantity of explosives intended to be imported or exported.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (3) the explosives in quantities "xceeding the licensed capacity indicated m the licence may be imported with prior permission of the Chief Controller pro- vided adequate advance arrangements are made by the importer to distribute directly from the port of import, the explosives to ine other licensed magazine or licensed store houses.

PART II—IMPORT OR EXPORT BY SEA

22. Import or export by sea :—

(1) No explosive shall be imported or exported by sea except at the ports of Bombay, Cochin, Calcutta at Diamond Harbour, Madias, Tutieorin or Visakha- patnam :

Provided that exports only of explosives in such quanti- ties as may be specified by the Chief Controller, mayi be don© at the ports of Kandla and Mormugao.

(2) The quantities of explosives, manner of handling during discharge from or loading into a ship shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of rules regulating the handling of explosives at the ports of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras issued under the Act and respective port rules ana bye-laws.

23. Declaration by importer.—A person holding nn im- port licence granted under these rules shall furnish a declara- tion—

(a) in Fo,rm 14 to the Chief Conti oiler as soon as ship carrying explosives sails from the pon of loading; (b) in Form 15 as soon as nny shipment of explosives

is cleared from the port of import.

24. Declaration by master of ship or by the f-blp's agent :~-

(1) The roaster of every ships carrvine cxplosiven or the aeent for sucb. ship shall give the Conservator of (M Port not less than 48 hours notice of its intended arrival at the Port.

(2) The master of every ahip carrying explosives shall deHver to the pilot before entering any W>rt. ft written declaration in Form 2 -under his signature ;

Provided that if in anticipation of a ship'i arrival the- Bgent for such ship delivers to the Conservator of the port a written declaration at aforesaid under his signature, no such declaration need be made by master of the ship.

(3) Every declaration delivered to a pilot under sub- rule '(2) sbaH.be made over by him without delay to the Conservator of the port and all declarations received by the Conservator of the Port shall b" forwarded by htm, with all convenient deapatch to the Custom Collector of the port.

25. Declaration by exporter or his agent—

(1) The exporter or his authorised agent shall give the conservator of the port not less than 48 hours notice of his intention to brin" explosives to port for export and shnll not bring the explosives to any part of the port without prior permission in writing from the said Officer.

(2) The exporter or his authorised aj?ent shall produce

before the conservator of a port :~-i

(a) licence granted under these rules for export of

explosives in question;

(b) a certificate issued by exporter to the effect that the explosives have been nacked and marked In accordance wi'h thciei rules and are safe for transport by sea,

26. Sampling procedure from imported explosives—

(1) When the master of, or the agent for, a ship ha" made declaration required by rule 24, such officer as the Customs Collector of the port may authorised in this behalf shall so on board the vessel and obtain samples of all luch explo*ives as h intended to land at the port and are required by or under these rules to bo tested analysed or examined.

i(2) The master shall deliver to the officer referred to in sub-rule (1), without charge samples of all the explosives of which samples arc required to be- taken under that sub-rule. One sample consisting of at least two cartridges shall be drawn from a group of cases having the same batch number and same date of manufacture. The samples if the sampling officer so requires, shall be taken from particular package indicated by him.

(3) If the taking of any sample* under iub-rule (1) involve, the opening of any ca"e such case shall before it is opened, be removed to an isolated posi- tion at a safe distance from any place where consignments of explosives are stored,

27. Despatch of samples to the toting officer

(1) The officer taking a sample of any explosives under r ub 26 "hall affix to ft the name of the ship, the name of the consignee, name of the explosive and such other distinguishing marks, as he may think

wiSKy. f⁰FWi¹rd ft to the t e"i n" officer

(2) In the case of a Nitro-compound or a Chlorate

Kbtmfcft'* / "^ number i&wd to

5 t e S S£ ³han nlso * ^to 28. Testing of samples:—

m The testing officer shall test, analyse or examine, as the ca*c may be. the samples and shall without delay forward to the Customs Collector a certificate in Form I in duplicate under his signature certifying whether the explosives hava been satisfied the pres- cribed tests analysis or examination.

(2) The* Customs Collector ahull as soon as practicable, and ordinarily within 24 hours after receipt of tho report of the testing officer forward a copy each of the certificate in Fotra I to the Chief Controller and the Controller of the area having jurisdiction.

29. Permission to land explosives—

(1) No imported explosive shall be permitted to be landed by the Customs Collector except with th© prior permission of the Chief Controller or the Controller duly authorised in thi" behalf who shall Jwuc such penttJssJon if the explosives have satisfied the prescribed tests, analysis or examination and after making such other enquiries as considered necessary.

(2) If the Customs Collector, after receiving the per- mission under sub-rule (1) and the licence for import of such explosive^ under these rules and after making such further enquiries as he. deems necessary, u> satisfied that the explosives carv. law- fully be imported, he shall permit it to be landed.

(3) Nothing In this rule Khali affect the Dower of Cus- toms Collector to design the explosives under any other law for the time being in force.

(4) The imported explosives shall be removed from the port premises by the importer as expeditiously as possible.

PART m—IMPORT OR EXPORT BY LAND

30. Import or export by land,—

No licence for import or export oi explosives shall bo granted without the previous sanction in each case, of the Central Government and under such conditions and restric- tions a? It may impose in consultation with Chief Controller.

PART IV—IMPORT OR EXPORT BY AIR

31. Prohibition of certain explosives—

(1) No explosive shajl be imported or ewported by air except at the ports of Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta and Madras or any otiwr International airport authorised for this purpose by th? Central Government from time to time.

(2) Any explosive which is not included in Schedule VI

shall not be imported exported by air.

(3) A person holding a licence for import or export of explosive* by air or his authorised agent shall give a declaration well in advance before bringing the> explosives into the airport to the Officer Incharge of the Airport Collector of Customs and th© Chief Controller giving full particulars of the explosives intended to be imported or exported.

(4) No person shall bring explosives to the aiiport for export Oy air without prior consent in writing of the Officer Incharg? of the Airport.

iS) Proper arrangements shall be made by the importer to take direct deliveiy of the imported explosives and remove the same as expoditiomly as possible from the airport.

(6) Explosives meant for export shall be brought to the airport after making proper arrangements and only after the aircraft is ready for loading ex- plosives and explosives so brought to the airport shall be loaded directly Into the aircraft

(7) If for any unforeseen circumstances explosives brougrht to the airport cannot be removed from the airport or loaded Into the aircraft such ex- plosives shall be stored in an isolated shed under guard as directed by the Officer Incharge of the Airport and all due precautions against theft fire or explosion shall be taken.

CHAPTER. IV

TRANSPORT

PART I—GENhRAL

32. Licence for transport and Issue of passes :—

(1) No person shall transport explosives, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under these rules :

Provided that nothing in this sub-rule shall apply to—

0) the transport of any explosives within the- licensed factory or from the licensed factory to the licensed magazine or store house situated within the licensed factory;

(il) the transport o* any explosives Imported under a licence in Form 27 from the place of Import to the place of destination specified in the licence for import of explosives;

'(ili) the transport of nny explosives for the possession

of which no liicnce is necessary (sec rule 114);

(iv) the transport by the holder of a licence in Form 23 of any of the explosives coveied by his licence in such quantity a3 he may require for his private use;

(v) the transport of safety fuse and fireworks provided the same are not transported with any corrosive or flammable materinl.

(2) Every consignment of explosives transported under licence shall be accompanied by a pass issued by the consignor in Form. 16.

(3) Such pass shall be attached to tho way-bill, invoice

or despatch note as the case may be.

'(4) A copy of every p&s8 issued under sub-rule (2)

shnll forthwith be sent by the consignor to—

(i) the licensing authority who issued the licence

for transportation of explosive*;

(ii) die Controller of Explosives in whose jurisdiction the place from which tho consignment is sent is situated;

(iii) the Controller of Explosives in whose jurisdic- tion the place to which the consignment is sent is situated,

33. Restrictions on transportation of different explosives in

the same carriage :—

Any explosive* of 5th (Fulminate) class Or detonator or any other explosives of 6th (Ammunition) Class containing its own means of ignition or initiation, or an explosive of 7th (Fireworks) class shell not be transported In the same carriage, or sav0 as provided in rule 49 in tho same vessel and shall not be conveyed or handled with any explosives not of tho class and division to which it belongs.

34. Certificate of safety :—

<1) Before transporting or tendering for transport an explosive of 3rd (Nitro-compound) class or of the 4th (Chlorate mixture) class, the consignor shall attach to the consignment not a valid certifi- cate in Form I^or certified copy Chereof granted by testing officer.

(2) The certificate referred to in sub-rule (1) shall

be valjd for a period of 12 months from the dnte on which it was granted :

explosive shall be transported in any carriage vend or air- craft plying for or carrying passenger! on hlro.

36. Maximum consignments allowed —

The quantity of explosives trtuwported shall not exceed :—

(1) 10 tonnes or half the carrying capacity of a Railway

wagon whichever is lew,

(ii) 10 tonnes or the maximum carrying capacity of a road van, licensed under these rules by a Regional Tiansport Authority, whichever 1" loss, In any one carriage other than a Railway wagon :

Provided tfiat If the explosives to be transported U of 2nd class the quantity of explosives shall not exceed 15 tonnOT or the maximum, carrying capacity of the van whichever ii less;

(iii) one tonne in any animal drawn carriage;

(iv) 22,5 tonnes in any one boat;

(v) quantity specjfled in Schedule VI to any ono

aircraft

37. Despatch of explosives to carriers for transport—

(1). No pencil shall despatch any explosives to B. carrier other than the Railway Administration for the pur- pose of transport

(2) No person shall despatch, any explosive to the Railway Administration for tho purpose* of transport unless—

(a) he has given the Station Master a notice In

writing—

(i) of his Intention to tender such explosives;

(ii) certifying

(iii) stating the true name, description and quantity

of explosives to be transported;

i(b) he ha" received a reply and Intimation in writing from the Station Master that he is prepared to receive the explosive for immediate despatch;

(c) he has received a confirmation from the consicne© regarding readiness to receive explosives as autho- rised under these rules.

(3) No person shall bring, send or forward to, or upon any Railway auv explosives which n Railway ad- ministration has by any notice of regulation for the time being in force notified that it will not receive.

38. Place and time of loading and unloading—

(1) Every explosive shall be loaded and unloaded at a safe distance from the station buildings, passenger platforms, dwelling houses, factories public build- ings and other buildings or places where persons assemble or any flamrnabb or other hazardous goods are stored or handled.

(2) Every explosive intended for transport by road whether¹ under a licence or otherwise shall be loaded only near a llcemed magazine, licensed store house or other licensed premises.

(3) Loading of explosives after sunset within a licensed factory may be carried out upto 2200 hours at a well illuminated place approved by the Chief Con- troller.

H) Nothing in rule 13 and sub-rule (1) shnll apply to nny operations connected with the transport of explosives by passenger train or by a "pick up" or Van" goods train used for the transport of small consignments or in the brake van of mixed train.

40. Carriage or vessel or aircraft to be incharge of a

competent person,—

(1) A carriage other than a railway carriage or vessel or aircraft transporting explosive* shall at all times be in charge of, and constantly attended by com- petent person experienced in the handling of ex- p'osives nnd appointed by the owner of such carriage or aircraft or master of the vessel. Such person shall supervise all loading Or unloading, operations und shall take nil due precautions In regard to ex- plosives- until completion of the receipt and storage or discharge thereof.

<2) The person In charge of a carriage or aircraft or vessel shall not drive, conduct or manoeuvre such carriage or vessel or aircraft in a dangerous or negligent manner,

41. Protection from fire or explosion.—

fireworks, securely packed, shall be so transported in any motor vehicle licensed fcr conveyance of more than six passengers.

45. Safety distances between carriaKes and boats—

Where the explosives in two or more carriages, other than motor veh'cles or in two or more boats, travelling in com- pany exceed the maximum quantily in rule 36 for any one carriage or boot, such carriage* or boats shall not approach wilhin 50 metres of one another :—

Provided that—

(a) nothing In this rulo shall apply to the transport of

explosives by rail;

(b) the Conservator cf the port may waive the require- ment within the limits of a port if in his opinion it is impracticable to secure compliance within this rule.

PART 11—TRANSPORT BY WATER

(1) No carriage or aircraft or vessel shall be- used for transporting explosives unless all Iron or steel therein with which a package containins any explosive h likely to come in contact Is effectually covered with lead, leather, wood doth or other suitable material.

(2) Where (he weight of the explosives transported In any carriage exceed*) 1000 kgs. thev shall be placed in the interior of the carriage which shall be enclos- ed On all 'vMes with wood or metal so as effrctrallv to protect the explosive* from communication of firo and the carriage shall be locked.

(3) Where the weight of explosive* transported in any vessel exceeds 1000 kgs. they shall be placed In the hold of the vessel which •shall have a closed deck and closely fitting hatches and double water- tight bulk heads shall be provided at each end of the hold where the explosives are stowed and the hatches shall b* locked.

(4) Where the explosives carried In carriage or ve"*sel do not exceed 1000 K!;s. in weight, the explosives shall, unless thev are conveyed in the manner specifi- ed In sub-rule (2) or sub-rule f3), as the case may be, he completely covered with fire proof cloth tarpaulin or nnv other suitnbie material so a" effectually to protect the explosives from communi- cation of fire.

(51 All doom, hatchen and coverings of every com- partments or hold containing explosives in or on any caniage or vessel shall be kept closed and secured excent whfn explosive? are being loaded or unloaded into, onto or from it.

(6) When explosive* are being carried in or on a carriage or aircraft or vessel, they shall be kept away from anything whether In the carriage or vessel or else- where that would be liable to came them, to ignite or explode.

42. Delay In transit to be avoided—

46. Notice of loading on or unloading from ships—

No explosive shall be loaded on or unloaded from.a ship within the limits of a port unless 48 houig notice in writing of the intended time and place of such operation has* been given to the Conservator of the port.

47. Steamer fires and lichts—•

No explosive shall be loaded on or unloaded from any

ship—

(a) unless the engine room fires have been previously carefully banked up, and all other firrs and lights extinguished;

(b) while the ship is attached to or alongside of any steam vessel or steam tug unless the engine room fires of such steam vessel or steam tug, have pre- viously been carefully banked up and all other fires and lights have been previously extinguished :

Provided that nothing in this -rule shall prevent the em- ployment of an artificial light or ship's signal lights of a type approved in writing by the Chief Controller In areas outside the- port limits ai)d by the Conservator of the port within the port limit* :

Provided further that a steam, tug may be employed at the port of Madras to place boats alongside a ship canying explosives or to remove them but no loading or unloading operations shall be carried on so long as a lug is within a distance of 50 metres from the ship

48. Stowage.—No explosives shall bo stowed In a ship except in accordance with regulations contained In the Mer- chant Shipping Caitiagc, of Dangerous Goods Rules, 1978 (Annexuro I ).

49. Conveyance of explosives on special trad© passenger

shi])s—

If the quantity of explosives transported In any carriage or vessel exceeds 2 5 kps., she person 3r persons incharge of such carriage or vessel shall not stop or delay at any place for a longer time than may be reasonably necessary, nor stop unnecessarily at nnv place where such stopping wmld he attended with danger to public,

43. Repairs to conveyance—

Before flny repairs or alterations are commenced In any part of a vessel in which explosives are being, or have been transported, all due precautions should be taken, to remove all such explosh cs, or any remnants thereof, and the space in such carriage or vessel in which such explosives have been carried shall be thoroughly washed out to ensure that no remnants of explosives remain therein.

44. Small quantities of fireworks exempted—

Nothing contained in rules 35, 40 and 41 shall apply to the transport of manufactured fireworks In the custody of a person entitled to possess them without a licence- under rule 14 provided that not more than 2.5 kg*, of manufactured Any authorised explosive* satisfying the requirements of clauses (b) and (c) of sub-rule (2) of rule 21 may be trans- ported in a properlv constructed magazine on a trade passenger ship to which Part VUI o£ the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958—Annexure IT) applies being a homo trade ship as defined in clauss (16) of section 3 of the said Act

Provided that—

(a) the consignor satisfies the certifying officer referred to In section 243 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958—Annexure II) that no other means of conveying the explosives are available;

(b) the magazine complies in all respect* with the speci- fications for magazines in ships laid down by the Board of Trade and is approved by tho Surveyors of the Mercantile Marine Department;

(c) the explosives are packed and marked in accordance

with these rules;

(d) detonators are not carried in the sam" hold a> other

explosives; and

(•) ihe hold containing the magazine does not contain any other hazardous or flammable goods at any time during which the* magazine Is in us© for the carriage of explosives.

56. Place of loading and unloading within e port area : Explosives shall within the l'imits of a port, be loaded from, landed at, brought into or deposited upon, only nuch quay or other place a" the Conservator of the Port may by general or special order direct.

50. Conveyance of explosives on passenger veisels¹- (1) The following explosives may be carried in a passenger

•vessel, namely :—

57.. Cushion to be used :—A cushion properly stuffed with oakum and covered with leather, or one of such other kind as the Conservator of the port may from time to time approve, shalf be used, in shipping an explosive in any vessel or in landing it upon any wharf or other landing place within the limits ol' a port.

(a) any explosives not exceeding 2.5 kjs. in weight other

58. Ships to handle explosives with despatch :—

(1) fire or light of any description other than the warning

light referred to in. rule 52-

(ii) smoking;

Ini) any substance of an inflammable nature or liable

to spontaneous ignition;

liv) any substance liable to cause or communicate fire

oi explosion;

iv) any other cargo, unless the. canying of such other cargo has been specially authorised in writing by the Conservator of the port within port limits or by Chief Controller in mejs outside port limits :

Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to the transport of explosives in a mechanicallv propelled boat subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Chief Cbntroilei.

PART in—TRANSPORT BY RAIL

62. Rail vans to be approved :—No explosives other than safety fuse and fireworks shall be transported by rail except in a van specially constructed for the carriage of explosives and of a type approved by the Chief Controller and the Railway Board.

63. Making of railway carriage :—

fl) On each side of ev#ry railway carriage containing any explosive there shall be affixed in conspicuous characters by means of a securely attached label or otherwise the word "Explosives".

(2) Nothinc in sub-rule (1) shall anply in a carriage containing explosives transported in accordance with the provisions of clause fb) of rule 64 or ruTc 69.

64. Transport of explosives with ordinary goods :—Not- withstanding anything contained in rule 62, the following ex- plosives may be transported bv any train other than a passenper or mixed train in a carrige not carrying any article or s Lib- stance liable to cav"se ov a communicate fife or explosion.

(a) anv quantity of safety (use. for blasting;

(b) any other explosive approved by the Chief Controller for the purpose of this rule provided such explosive is packed in metallic cases or cylinders which fulfil alT the requirements of the"e rules and are of a pattern nnprnved bv the Railway Administration and the Chief Controller.

65. Position of lailwav carriages :— Every railway carrince containing explosive shall be placed as far away as practicable from the engine and shall be close-coupled to the adjoining carriages not loaded with explosives or other articles or sub- staficcs of flammable or hazardous nature, provided that —

fa) on the Derieeling-Himalayar* Railway carriages con-

taining explosives need not be close-coupled;

(b) on the Nilgiri and Karaikal-Pcralam Railways, oniv on? carriage need intervene between the engine and carriages containing explosives;

(c) The vans containing explosives shall be close-coupled

to the adjoining carriages and to each other.

(d) Immediately on entering on any section upon which goods trains aie running, the vans containing ex- plosive* shall be detached from the mixed train.

69. Conveyance of explosives by passenger or mixed aains ;—Notwithstanding anything contained in rules 62 and 07, the following explosives may be transported by passenger oi mixed train—

(i) Safety fuses foi blasting.

(ii) Explosives of the 3rd (Nitro-compouod) class, other than propellants, in the form of cartridges not ex- ceeding in the aggregate 2.5 kgs. in weight, provided no detonators are carried in the same compartment.

fiii) Detonators to the number of 200 if the amount of explosives in the package or package containing deto- nators does not exceed in the aggregate 225 gms., provided —

fa) a certificate to such effect is tendered by the con-

signor; and

(b) no other explosive is carried in the same compart-

ment.

fiv) Sporting powders and m-opell

fal the explosive is contained in tin canisters con- taining not more than 5 kg. each packed in a stout wooden case with a completely spark-proof outer cover of 1;n or zinc or in a metal ense or cylinder of a pattern approved by the Chief Con- troller;

(b) no outer case contains more than 12.5 kg. of ex-

plosives; and

fc) the total consignment by one train does not exceed

in the aggregate 37.5 kgs.

70. Receipt of coneienment of explosives bv rnilwnvs :_ Oir>sicnrn'¹nts of evniouives intended to bo transported bv rail shall be received only—

fa) bv a servant authorised bv the Railwav Adminis- tration concerned to receive dangerous eoods; and

fb) at siifh times between "miri°e and sunspt ond at such places within ruilwny "rcmists as ffr- Railway Ad- ministration may specify in this behalf

71. Shuntinff :—Nn shurrtinc of carriages con^ntrnr explo- sives cha1l be carried out on any r^iiwav save rmrW the surerintfdetice of duly authorised officer who shall be res- ponsible that—

73. Power of railway administration :—

(1) Where a Railway Administration suspects that an explosive or carriage or package containing an ex- plosive does not comply with any of these rules, the Administration may—

(a) prevent the entry of such explosive, carriage or package upon their premises or refuse to receive or trar"port them; or

kage to be opened to ascertain the facts.

(2) If any explosive or any carriage or package containing explosives is found not to comply with any of these rules, the Railway Administration may return such explosives carriage or package to the consignor at his risk and expense.

(3,1 Where any explosive or any carriage or package con- taining explosive not complying with these rules can- not in the opinion of th" Railway Administration be returned to the consignor under sub-rule (2) with- out undue risk the Administration may, in consul- tation with the Chief Controller and In such manner as he may specify, destroy at the consignor's risk and expense the explosives or tht> contents of the carriage or package.

74. Explosives not to be carried across railway bridges :—

No explosive ahaTl be carried otherwise than by rail across any railway bridge which reasonable facilities for the trans- port thereof by rail are afforded by the Railway Administra- tion;

Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to —

(a) safety fuses for blasting in any quantity; or

(b) Gunpowder or nltro-compound not exceeding 5 kgs. or anv quantity of ammunition, Clnss 6, Division 2 and 3.

PART IV—TRANSPORT BY ROAD

75. Streets, public places and other specified areas :—

O) No person shall transport or cause to be transported

anv explosive on gny road within the limits of a municipality or cantonment where such road is speci- fically prohibited for plying vehicles carrying explo- sives.

(2) Nothing in sub-rule (1) shall apply to—

(a) any explosive of 7th (fireworks) class, or safety

fuse; or

(b) other explosives not exceeding 5 kgs. in weight.

76. Licence for road vans.—

No person shall transport or cause to be transported any exdoslves in a road van unless such vehicle is licensed under these rules to carry explosives :

Provided that nothing in thh mle shall apply to transport

of safety fuse and (Ireworki.

77. Restr;ction on transput of explosives by vehicles other

than road vans.—

(1) No explosive shall be transported by any carriage

which is not a road van :

Provided that anv explosive may be transported by any carriage which is not a road van if the distance from the plire of load'ng to the place of destination does not exceed 10 km. and the following conditions Hre complied with :— fa) the transport of explosives is restricted to the period

between sunrise nnd sunset;

(b) the explosives are accompanied by ntleast two able-

bodied guards;

(c) a red flag is displayed on each cart;

(d) the packages containing explosives ure suitably cover-

ed by a tarpaulin, and secured.

i(2) Nothing In sub-rule d) shall applv to transport of

safety fuse or fireworks.

78. Loading of explosives.—

(I)Tho person incharge of loading explosives into or in to a vehicle or aircraft for carriage shall ensure that the explosives ure .stowed in such a manner t h a t^

(a) during normal couise of transport they will not move and will be protected against friction and bumping; "id

(b) should it become necessary to unload any of the explosives, those remaining can be rfstowed with as little disturbance as possible.

(2) No person shail load or unload explosives onto or from a licensed vehicle, except when the engine of the vehicle Is stopped, (he wheels choked mid the hand brake applied.

79. Restrictions on us© of towed vehicles.—

No person shall transport explosives in any towed vehicle

or tow any vehicle transporting explosives.

80. Carriage of explosives with other substances prohibited.— -

No other coods ihall be carried with explosives in any

vehicle :

Provided that not more than 1000 kgs. of fireworks may bo carried along with other goods not tcinc flammable and hazardous in nature.

81. Loading, i.nloading, maintenance and opeiation of

road vans.^

(1) After the loading or unloading of explosives in or from any such vehicle is commenced, the operation .shall not be slopped until completed and shall be completed ,w expedjiiously as possible,

(2) No bale hooks or other metal tools shall be wed for the loadinc. unloading or handling of packages containing explosives nor shall any package or container of explosive* be thrown or dropped dur- ing such operation,

(3) The vehicle shall be regularly checked to see that—

(a) the fire extinguishers are filled nnd in worklnc

order;

(b) the electric wiring is completely insulated and

firmly secured;

(c) the fuel tank and feed lines have* no leaks;

(d) the chassis, engine, inside and bottom of the body are clean and free from surplus oil and grease;

<(e) the brakes and steering apparatus are in £0od

condition; and

(f) the spare tyre and wheel are in a fixed position.

(4) Explosives shall not be loaded on or in a vehicle un- less the vehicle has been periodically serviced in accor- dance with tho instructions specified in the service manual by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle.

(5) The fuel tunk of a vehicle carrying or containing an explosives shall not bt filled except in case of necessity, In which case the engine shall be stopped, the ignition shut-off and the tank filled only at a place where filling is not a danger to the public- safety. The driver of the road van shall supervise filling of fuel taken keeping a fire extinguisher ready by his side.

ffi) The driver or operator of a vehicle carrying or containing an explosive shall not stop unnecessarily or for a longer period than is reasonably required, stops at places where the public safety would be endangered shall be avoided :

Provided that where' a road van transporting or containing explosives is parked over night due to the reasons bevond the control of licensee or the driver, the premises in which the van is parked—

(a) shall not be used for any purpose that might give rise to the presence therein of an open flame, matches or any substance or article Hkelv to cause eTnlosion or fire:

i(b) shall be away from any habitation or any godown containing articles of a flammable nature or other hazardous goods :

Provided further that the nearest police ttation shall be informed about the location and temporary parking of the vau.

(7) The drivei or operator of any vehicle carrying or containing tin exploiivo shall not drive or conduct the same in a dangerous or reckless manner.

(8) Routes pacing through centres of dense habitation

shall, as far 119 possible, be avoided.

(9) A road van while transporting explosives shall alwajs be attended to by at least ope able-bodied person (in addition to trie dtiver) who is capable of looking uftci the vehicJc.

(10) When there is a convoy of two or more vehicles transporting explosives, where practicable, a space of at least 300 metres shall be maintained between each such vehicle.

(11) Road van transporting explosives shall not be driven past fires oE any kind on or near the highway or other thoroughfare.

(12) The driver of the road van while transporting explosives shall, before crossing any unmanned railway crossing or before crossing any main highway, bring the road van to a full stop and proceed only when Ihe way is safely clear,

(13) The original licence for van granted undei these rules or attested copy of the same shall always bo carried in the vehicle.

82. Lighting of stationary vehicles.—

Where a road van carrying explosives is stationary on a public road at night, otherwise than by reason of delay inci- dental to the flow of traffic, driver or the licensee of the van shall keep the parking lights "on¹' throughout the stay und if necessary also provide reflectors in such position as to convey an effective warning of the presence of Ihe road van to tho drivers of oilier vehicles.

83. Wheel chocks,—

4 wheel chocks shall be carried in oi on a licensed vehicle at all times when explosives arc beinc carried in or on the vehicle.

84. Vehicle on fire,—

If any lire occurs on a vehicle containing explosives the driver shall take all practicable steps to ensure that oil other traffic is stopped at least 300 metres from the vehicle and that all persons in the vicinity me warned of the danger.

85. Accident to the vehicle,—

(1) Where a vehicle transporting explosives is involved in an accident, fire or any other occurrence, that causes a significant delay in ihe delivery of explosives Or damage to the vehicle or explosives, the driver or any other authorised person accompanying the vehicle shall—

(a) comply with nil requirement'; of law relating to

road accidents;

(b) inform nearest police station;

(c) inform the licensee who shall—

(i) inform the Chief Controller and the Controller in whose jurisdiction the accident was taken place giving the full details of explnslve? carried and accident;

(u) arrange foi safe storage and custody of explosives till a examination by the Controller if required, and then irraiige for transport to the destination or place dcsiijnnted by the Controller;

(2) In case of u break down of road vein, the diiver

or rhe person incliaige of tho vehicle shall

(a) make or permit to be made minor iepairN if the

apairs can bo made without hazard;

(b) where major repair* are required, prevent such repairs beinji made until the explosives are transferr- ed to another van or are removed fiom the vehicle and stored under proper security at a safe distance from the highway and at least 300 metres from any inhabited premises;

(c) inform the licensee who shall in turn inform _ tho Chief Controller and the Controller in whose juris- diction the vehicle is broken down givintj full details of the explosives and the circumstances attending the b^ak down.

86. Fire extinguishers to be provided—

(1) Every road van shall be provided with 2 fire extingui- shers of minimum 2 kgs. capacity. One of the ex- tinguishers shall bo capable of dealing with electric fires and the other with engine fires, tyre fire or such other similar fires in a van. The fire extinguishers shall always be kept in good working condition.

(2) iFire extinguishers shall be located where they will be convenient and ready for immediate use. Fire extinguishers shall also be examined and rechaiged according to the manufacturers' recommendations.

CHAPTER V MANUFACTURE OF EXPLOSIVES

87, Licence for manufacture—

(1) No person shall manufacture any explosive at any place except in a factory or premises licensed under these rules.

(2) The licensee shall be responsible for all operations In connection with the manufacture of explosives which may be conducted In the licensed premises.

88. No licence needed for manufacture In certain cases :— Notwithstanding anything contained in rule 87, no licence to manufacture shall be necessary for maufacture at a Govern- ment or industrial laboratory or a laboratory of an educational institution and under the supervision of a qualified person of a quantity of explosive not exceeding an amount reasonably necessary for the purpose of chemical experiment and test and not intended for practical use or sale, subject to the following conditions, namely :—

(a) The Chief Controller shall be piven prior intimation of the nature of the explosives and the quantity of explosives proposed to be manufactured in the labo- ratory together with the name and address of the institution and the particulars and experience of the person conducting the experiment.

(.b) If 'the Chief Controller on receipt of the information under clans© (a) above is of the opinion that it would not be safe to conduct such experiment he may, in writing, prohibit conducting the experiment.

(c) All precautions shall be taken to prevent injury to persons or damage to property and all provisions of the Act and these rules shall be observed ns far as they are otherwise applicable.

(d) No experiment shall be conducted to make any ex- plosive which is specifically prohibited under section 6 of the Act.

89, Approval of manufacturing process.—i

(1) No new explosive after its Inclusion in the list of authorised explosives shall be manufactured unless the process of manufacture 1" approved by the licen- sing authority and his permission obtained In writing.

(2) A person intending to manufacture an authorised explosive shall submit to the Chief Controller sepa- rately for each expfosive a project report In duplicate containing, among other relevant data, the following particulars :

va) the detailed process siarting from the raw materials to the finished product describing the plant and equipment, quantities of materials handled, opera- ting conditions and parameters, nature of controls

and safety devices provided, the proposed method of treating effluents and waste explosives,

(,b) the nature and composition of the explosives; (c) the limiting percentage of each ingredient of ex-

95. Use of special tools and implements.—No tools or other implements shall bo used, or allowed to bo present in a building used for carrying out process of manufacture (herein- after referred to as process building) unfess they are of wood, copper, brass or soft metal or material, or are covered with safe and suitable material.

plosives;

(d) the specification of the various raw meaterials in- cluding substitutes, if any, used in the process of manuiaeturc;

(e) physical and chemical characteristics of final pro-

96. Particulars to be exhibited on pioces>, buikline.—-There shall¹ at all times be prominently exhibited clearly and legibly : (a) on every process building in the licensed factory the same distinguishing number as mentioned in the approved plan attached to the licence;

duct;

(b) inside every process building a notice showing—

(f) prescribed scrutiny fee.

(i) maximum quantity of any explosives or ingredients for such explosives that may be in the buirdin>{ at at any one time as authorised by the licensing authority ;

(.3) The Chief Controller, after scrutiny of the Project Report and after making such further enquiries as may be considered necessary, may if he is satisfied, approve the process for each explosive separately.

(ii) the maximum number of persons who may be in the building at any one time as authorised by the licensing authority.

(4) No person shall make any changes in the process, nature and composition of explosives, specification and limiting percentages of raw materials and ingre- dients without prior approval of the Chief Controller.

97. Prohibition of smoking.—Except in places especially approved by the licensing authority, no person shall smoke iu any part of the licensed factory.

98. Protection against lightning :—

(5) The Chief Controller may cause at any time any teat on any raw material, ingredients or explosives to ascertain if these conform to the particulars given under sub-rule (2).

90. Restriction on unauthorised persons—

(1) Every process building shall have attached thereto one or more efficient lightning conductors designed and erected in accordance with the specification laid down in Indian Standard Specification No. 2309 as 'amended from time to time.

(1) A factory licensed under these rules for manufacture explosives shall be surrounded by a wall or barbed wire fencing at least 2 meters high of such strength and construction as to effectively prevent entry of un- authorised persons.

(2) The area enclosed by such wall or fence shall cover the safety zone required to be kept clear from nny of the process buildings or sheds.

(.2) The connections to various parts and earth iesistance of the lightning conductor terminal on the building to the earth shall be tested at least once in every year by a qualified electrical engineer or any other competent person holding a certificate of competency in this behalf from the State Efectricity Department, A certificate showing the results of such test and the date of last test shall be hung up in a conspicuous place in tho process buildings;

(3) The licesee shall at his own expense provide for safe custody of the factory a guard which shall be of such strength as the District Authority may consi- der to be sufficient.

Provided that process buildings used for manufacture of fireworks, explosives of class 7, may not be provided with lightning conductor unless otherwise specified by the licensing authority.

91. Buildings to be used for specified purpose only.—Every building rn a factory shall be used only for the purpose speci- fied in the licence granted under these rules :

Provided that the licensing authority may temporarily permit the use of a building for a purpose other than that specified in the licence after satisfying himself that such a change is safe and for smooth operation of the process of manufacture.

99. Suspension of work duiing thunderstorms.—When- ever a thunderstorm appears to be Imminent in the vicinitv of the process building, every person engaged in or about the building shall be withdrawn to a safe distance and the building shall be kept closed and locked until the thunderstorm has ceased or the threat of the same has passed :

Provided that where an operation is in process, stopping oT which would in Itself contribute a danger in which case the operation shall be carried on to point at which it can be su pended with safety, and no such operation shall bo com- menced during the storm.

100. Removal of foreign matter fiom ingredients.—No substance shall be made or mixed into an explosive in or on licensed premises unless it has been thoroughly treated by sifting or other effective means for the detection and removal of all foreign objects and mutter that might cause danger if not removed. I

101. Protection against fire.—

92. Interior of buildings to be suitably finished :—A building in which explosives or any ingredient thereof which either by Itself is possessed of explosives properties, or which when mixed with any other ingredient or article also resent in such building is capable of forming an explosive mixture or ftn explosive compound, kept or rosent, or in the course of manu- facture is liable to be, shall, be a danger building; and the interior of every such building, and the benches, shelves and fittings in such building (other than the machinery) shall be TO constructed or so lined or covered as to prevent the exposure of any iron or steel and the formation and detachment of any grit so a= to come into contact with the explosive or ingredient thereof in such building and such interior benches shelves and fillings shall, as far as reasonably practicable, be kept free from grit and otherwise clean.

93. Provision of mounds.—Every building used for pro- dmion, handling, storage, testing of explosives, In a licensed fcciory unless otherwise exempted hy the licensing authority si ail be surrounded by a substantial mound which shall be of ;i type and design approved ov t>c Chief Controller:

(1) Due provision shall be made by the use of suitable working clothes without pockets and suitable shoes and searching and otherwise, or by some or all of such means to prevent the introduction into any danger building, of fire, matches or anv substance or article rikely to cause explosion or fire, and for preventing thu introduction of anv iron, steel or grit Into any part of the danger building where it would be likely to come into contact with explosive over wholly or partially mixed ingredients thereof.

Provided that the licensing authority may allow blast walls in place of substantial mound if such blast walls can be pro- vided for the purpuose.

94. Restriction of articles liable to spontaneous ignition.—

(2) Nothing in sub-rule (I) shall apply to the use of such artificial lights as may be approved b\ the Chief Contorller for the purpose of manufacture

102. Removal of c.xpioivei and materials expeditiousiy.—

Oiled cotton, oil rags and oil waste and any article liable to spontaneous Ignition shall not be token Into any danger building excent for the purpose of immediate supply and work or immediate use in such building and upon cessation of such work or use, shall forthwith be removed.

or a licenced magazine or store house, as llio case may be, and no explosive shall be allowed to nccu- mulnte in any process building.

(2; Where tho process in the manufacture of expxsive In a process buifding has been completed, all "subitaives that have been brought into the building for use in that process but not used, and that aie not immedi- ately required for use in another process in the same building, shall immediately be removed from the building.

J03. Repairs to building :—

(1) Before cairying out repairs to any building or pait thereof, including any equipment thoicin, that building or equipment shall be thoroughly made tJec of ex- plosives by a suitable process of removal.

(2) If the repairs to the buifding or a part thereot require use of any source of fire, licensee shall issue! a written permit allowing use of such article? undvr the smer- vision of a competent person. A copy each of such permit shall be preserved for a period of three months and presented on demand by an inspectinK officer,

(3) If major repjiis are done to a building or any part thereof including any machinery therein, thji hiuldinc or part of it shall not be taken into ii.e unless the same is permilted by the licensing aut'jcr'iy. 104. Employment of competent persons :-—N.¹ explosives shall be manufactuied in any building or part thereof except under the supervision of a competent person em ,' <\ 11 hv (he licensee. Such competent person shall be fully conversant with the process of manufacture of explosives, hazards connected therewith and the provisions of these mlcs.

105. Employment of young peisons :—Any person -who has completed the age of 18 years but not 21 yeais, shall only be employed after he submits to the employer an evidence of ^is ;igc from a registered Medical Practitioner, or a birth ceiti- ficate.

106. Use of vehicles :•—Every vehicle and every trolley or receptacle in which finished or partly finished explosives aie transported in a licensed factoiy area shall—i

("a) unless othciwisc approved, have no exposed iron or

steel in its Intcnoi;

(b) be closed or covered wbile the explosives or its in-

gredients arc being transported.

107. Maintenance of buildings, plants and equipment :—

approved by the licensing authority in tho licensed premises shall be provided by the licensee for the materials collected under sub-iule (1).

110. Stoppage of manufacture of explosives :—If at any time any operation in the process of rnanufactuic of an ex- plosive is no longer found to be safe or behaviour of the explosives duung the course of storage, tiansp-ort oi use is no longer found to be safe due to change in the nature nnd composition, of explosive, or due to any other leason, the ( hict Controller may is-iLe an ordei in writing directing the licensee lo discontinue forthwith tho manufactuie of such explosive till such time the opeiation or the composition la lcctified to the satisfaction of the Chief Controller.

111. Exclusion from list of authorised explosives :—If the Chief Controller of ExpTosives stops the manufacture of any explosives under rule 110 oi if any eiylosivc is not manu- factui;d for a continuous period of two years such explosives may be excluded from the list of authorised explosives by tbo Cential Government.

112. Maintaining iccouls : —The licensee of a factoiy shall keep uptodate records in the prescribed forms and produce the same before an inspecting officer. Such records shall bo retained for a period of minimum 2 years.

CHAPTER VI

POSSESSION, SALF AND USr

PART I—GENERAL

113. Licence for possession, safe and use:—

(1) No person shall possess, sell or use any explosive i except under ami in accoidance with a licence granted

undei these rules.

(2) The licensee shafl he icsponsible for all opciatiuns in connection with the possession, salo or use of explo- sives which may be conducted in the premises cover- ed by the licence.

114. No licence -needed foi possession nm.1 sale in certain

cases :—i

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in lule 113, no licence shaTl be necessary for the possession.—

(a) of any explosive by a carrier or other person for the purpose of tiansport, when the same is being kept or transported in accordance with the provi- sions of Chaptei IV regulating transport of such explosives; or

craft or to other aerodromes, provided that the maximum quantity so possessed shall not exceed 25 kg. when carried in an aircraft and 30 kgs, when kept at an aerodiome :

Provided that in respect of el'auics (b) and lc) the Centi al Government may prohibit the possession of any txplosive oj prescribe any conditions under which the explosives can be possessed without u licence when considered necessary for the security of public peace.

(.2) Notwithstanding anyting contained m rule 113, no licence shall be necessary for the sale of such explo- sives manufactured by the Armed Forces of the Union anj Ordnance Factories or other establish- ment of such Forces as are sold or delivered to any person who is in possession of a valid licence issued under these rules tor the class and quantity of explo- sives so 6Old or delivered.

115. Possession in the licensed premises only :—A person holding licence i'or posscsiion of explosives granted under these rules shall sloie the explosives only in premises spe- cified in the licence.

116. Protection from lightning.—•

(1) Every magazine shall have attached thereto one or more efficient lightning conductors designed and erected in accordance with the specification Uiid down in Indian Standaid Specification No, 2309 as amended from timo to time.

{2) The connections to various parts of earth resistant of the lightning conductor terminal on the building to the earth shall be tested at least once in eveiy year by a qualified electrical engineer oi any other competent person holding a certificate of competency in this behalf from the State Electricity Depail- rncnt. A certificate showing the lesults of such test and the date of the last test shall be hung up m conspicuous place in the building. 117. Precautions during Ihunderslorm.—

Whenever a thunderstorm appejis to be imminent in the- vicinity of a magazine or stole house every person engaged in or about such magazine or store house shall be withdrawn to a safe distance from such magazine and stoic house and the magazine and the sloio house shall be l.ept closed and locked until the thunderstorm has ceased oi the thrent of it has passed.

118. Building to be kept, clean.—

(1) The inteiior of eveiy building or loom used loi storagfe of explosives and the benches, shelves and fittings in such building OJ room shall be so con- structed or so lined or coveied as to pi event the exposure of any iron or steel and th~ detachment of any fit it, iron, alee] or similar substance so ao to come into contract with the explosive in such building and such interior benches, shelves and fittings Khali, so far as is leasonably practicable, be l\upt clean and free fiom grit.

(2) A cemented trough at least 15 csntimelics deeti shall be provided near each entrance of a maanzin'; fir .stoic house. Such trough shall be kept rilled with clean water and no person shall enter the magazine Or store house without dipping overshoes or feet in such a tiough so as to remove any grit or dyst.

(3) Oiled cotton, oiled lags or oiled waste or anv articles liable to spontaneous ignition shall not be (nken into any mapazine or store house uW< for storage of explosives.

11'). Maintenance of rccoidv—

Every person holding a licence giaured under these ruui Sor possession,'sal© or use of explosives shall main- tain records in the prescribed Forms and shall pro- duce such records on demand to an inspecting officer

120. Repairing of licensed magazine or store house.—-

Before repairs are done to any magazine or utore h^ii'e or part thereof used for storage of explosives, that magazine or store house shall be cleaned by re moval of all explosives and by thorough washing.

121. Prevention of introduction of hazardous articles.—

The licensee or his anthoried agent for the time being incharge of a magazine or store house shall prevent persons employed or engaged in or about the maga- zine or store house from taking hazardous article* or substances thefcin by maintaining an effective system of search and also pioviding them and making them wear, whenoyei they are in the magazine or store house, working clothes, without pockets, and with suitables shoes.

122. Premises to be kept locked.—

(1) Any licensed magazine or store house shall be kept securely closed or locked at all times except when goods are being placed in or taken trom it or when it must the kept open for some other purpose In connection with the management of such premises.

(2) The keys of the licensed magazine shall, at all times be kept secured in licensee's own custody or of his authorised agent and shall be produced for opening the magazine or store house whenever so required by an inspecting officer. The name arid address of ihe person with whom the keys will bo kept shall be intimated to the licensing authority imd the Con- troller of explosives having jurisdiction.

123. Guards to be provided.—

(.1) The licensee shall at his own cxDenses provide for round the clock safe custody of the magazine or store house a guard which shall be of such stiength as the District Authority, may considci it to be sufficient.

(2) The licensee shall piovide a shelter for the watchman

on duty near the magazine or store house,

124. Repacking or opening of packages.—

(1) No packages containing explosives shall be opened

in magazine or store house.

(2) Repacking of explosives shall be done, where neces- sary in an approved open sided shed having smoothy finiscd cemented flood at a distance as approved by licensing authority.

125. Explosives not to be kept in damaged boxes.—

The licensee- of every magazine or store house shall en- sure that the explosives are always kept in their oiiglnal outer package. In case (he outer package gets damaged so that the explosives contained therein cannot be stored or transported, such explosives shall be repacked only after the same aie examined by a Controller Of Explosives.

126. Storage of explosives in excess of the licensed quan-

tity :—

(1) The quantity of any kind of explosives kept in any licensed magazine or store house shall not evceed the quantity entered in the licence against such kind of explosive¹).

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), the Chief Controller may issue a peimil, on payment of the prescribed fee to a holder of licence hi Form 22 and such holders of licence in Form 21 who also have licence in Form 20 (for the class of explosives) for keeping of explosives in excess of the licensed quantity entered in the licence when he is satisfied that such excess storage is essential and unavoidable due to circumstances beyond the con- trol of the licensee. The validity of such permit shall not exceed 30 days.

(i) the licensing authority shall not Issue any penult for excess storage of explosives if the magazine or store house cannot observe the lequisite hafety distances for the total quantity entered in the licence plus the additional quantity of explosives so permitted.

(ill No permit for storage of explosives in excess of the licensed capacity shall be granted if the speci- fied distances on the licence around the magazine or store house or the floor space in the specified looms for storage of each kind of explosive) is not adequate for keeping of the total quantity of explosives, including the excess quantity applied for.

(3) The licensing aulhorlly may refuse to flrant a peimit for excess storage of explosives if such excess *tornn* is of a repeated nature

(4) No explosive in excess of the licensed quantity sbull be stored in the mnc-izine or store house unless a permit in this behalf is obtained fiom the licensing authority by a letier 6v telegram.

127. Permit for temporary possession of manufactured fire-

works in excess of the licensed quantity.—

A permit may be granted by the licensing authority to a holder of licence in Form 24 tq possess in a addi- tion to quantity permitted by tbe licence, nny quantity of manufactured fireworks so thnt the total quantity permitted to he 3tored does not exceed 125 kgs. for a period not exceeding 15 days at a time provided lhat—

fa) no rule or condition of the licence oiher than thnt prescribing the maximum quantity of fireworks to be possessed is infringed;

(b) the applicant pays prescribed fees for excess

storage.

128. Quantity of exolosh es to be purchased in n siven

period of time.—

A holder of a licence to possess, sell or use explosives shall pm chase only such quantity of explosives in a given period as may be specified in the licence.

PART II—MAGAZINES

129. Storage in a magazine--

An explosive if stored in a magazine shall be stoied cither in Mode 'A' or Mode 'B' magizine as specified in Schedule VH.

130. Restriction on use of Mode 'B' magazine.—

Mode B magazine shall be used for storage of explosives required for use for a temporary period for a speci- fic purpose and such magazine shall not be used for sale of explosives.

"131. Mound of magazines.—

A substantial mound shall be provided nenr u magazine, if so required by the licensing authority. Such mound shall be of a type approved by the licensing authority and shall always be maintained in good condition to provide effective protection.

132. Magazine or store house to be at ground level.—

A magazine or a store house shall be constructed at

ground lovel only a-> a single storey building.

PART III—STORE HOUSE

133. Restrictions on storage.—

No explosives, other than flieworks and safely fuse, shall

be stored in any stnrs house.

134. Construction of store house,—

(1) A stoic house shall be well and substantially built of brick, stone or concrete and shall be so made and closed as to prevent unauthorised peisons having access thereto aud to secure it from danger of fire frora without. Store house shall be well ven- tilated.

(2) Where a store house forms part of a building, the other parts of which jro used for nny other pur- pose, it shall be separated therefrom by suitable fire proof partitions anj the walls, floor, loof and doors shall be of fire proof materials. Such store house shall not be used for storage of more than irOkgs. of fireworks or fifty thousand metres of safeu fuse and shall be provided with independent emiance and such other measures as may, in the opinion of the licensing authority, be deemed necessary in the interest of preve-nticii of fire nr accident. Such store house shall be at a minimum distance of 15 metres from any other premises ttted for storage of ex- plosives, flammable substances oi other hazardous materials and shall not be used for sMe of ex-

plosives :

Piovlded that such store house may be used for sale ot explosives manufactured within a licensed factory for manufaituie of clncs J and/or class 7 explosives not exceeding 12 5 kgs. at a time, if such store house is situated within such facuiiy.

PART IV—POSSESSION OF SMALL ARMS N1TR0 COMPOUND OR FIREWORKS AND SAFFTY FUSF FOR SAIE IN FORM 24

135. Construction of premises.—

(1) All explosives on the pii"miscs shall bo kept in a brick, stone or concrete- building which is closed and secured so as to prevent unauthorised person from having access thereto.

(2) The premises shall have a flooi area of minimum nine

square metres.

f31 The premise-; shall have independent entrance and

exit.

(4) Tf the premises aie situated in a building used for other purposes also, such premises shall not be situated under a staircase and shall be so located as not (o obstruct any passaac in from nr to the buildine in ca.se of fire or pccidenr.

f5) The premises shall be situated at ground level.

136. Special precaution'! to be observed for fireworks.—

H) Subifcl to other provisions of this rule, firework*, shall not be nlarcd oi kept in n shon window used for display of goods.

f2l Fireworks in the i'iop shall be Keot in a spark proof receptacle, or the ovia'nnl outer packet in vhi-h they were received if that narknqe is efferti¹ cly sealed wnd in good order find condition.

(3) A receptacle or package containing fin-works -hall be kept in a position away from and cicur of shop traffic and to be separated from all iirCciri of ,i flammable or combustible nature.

(4) Where a package comarnine fireworks is opened for sale, the fireworks shall immediately he tilaced in a clean, dust free and snnrfc nrnof recijitaclc

ff) A receptacle that cnntiins fhewoi'-s srril —

fa) not to be used oihirwi,; thin ns > container for

fireworks;

(b) not to be opened c.coDt when fireworks nf being

placed in or taken frora it;

(c) at all times to be Vert clean and free from dvsf

and cril;

(d) no' hove in it any imtche-, including B<'np;>]

Matches; and

'el not have in it anv means of artificial lightinfi.

137. Safety distances to be maintained.—The premises licensed in Form 24 for Horace and sale of small aims nitro- (•ornpound, fireworks or Itafetv fuse shall he ;it a dis'anre of minimum 15 meties from inv su-ch premises or pny other- premises used for storage of similar explosives. iinmmnHr o'- Hazardous ma'orials.

13R. Sale of oilier nrd'des nrohibited.--The nremises in whirh small arms nitro-comnnund firewoiks or sufetv fust- is Vent "ihi'll he used only For nos'vss'on anil silc of such evn1rKi'v"s find for r" other purposes.

P-VRT V—SALF OF CXPI-OSIVFS

139. Explosives (o be sold from licensed premises.^-No n<-rson shall sell explosives from any prcmisL-s other than those licensed under these rules

140. Defacinp of marking piohibited.—No person whu sells any explosives shall niter or deface any crintinn o,' marking on the exnlosives or tbe pack lgfs (hereof.

141. Restrictions on sale of explosive;.—

(i) No person shall sell uny explr)si"e (o anv person who is not authorised to possess such explosive under these rules.

12) No person shall sell, deliver or cause to be delivered to any person any explosive that has deteriorated or is defective.

(3) A licensee selling explosives to .i holder of licence in Form 23 shall endorse the Infractions on such licence form.

142. Explosives not to be exposed for sale.—An explosive shall not be hawked, sold or exposed for sole upon .im highway, street, public thoroughfare or public place.

143. Small packages to be clearly marked.—'An explosive shall, as far as practicable, be sold in original packages. If the quantity sold to any person is less than the quantity of explosives packed in the original packing, such quantity shall be packed in a safe and proper manner in a substantial package which shall he clearly marked with following markings :

(1) name of the explosives;

(2) class and division according to Schedule I ,

(3) quantity of explosives packed; (4) licence number of the magazine from where tbe ex-

plosives were supplied and packed;

(5) name of the person who packed the explosives;

(6) date of packing; (7) name of the consignee.

PART VI—USE OF EXPLOSIVES

144. Competent persons to be employed.—No person shall use explosives for blasting purposes unless ho employs a qualified shot-firer holding a shorl-Firer's Permit granted under these rules :

Provided that for blasting operations in mines coming under the purview of the Mines Act, 1952, such shot-firer shall have qualifications prescribed in the regulations framed under the said Act.

145. Restrictions on preparation of charges.—

d) An explosive of one description shall not be con- verted into an explosive of another description find an explosive shall not be unmade or resolved into its ingredients.

(2) The explosives of Class 2 or Class 3 shall be used in their original cartridge packing and such cartridges shall not be cut to remove explosives for making cartridges of different sizes

(3) The licensee shall get prior approval of the authority which granted his licence for preparation as ;s al- lowed by these rules.

146. Restriction on conveyance of explosives to or at the

blasting site.—

(1) Explosives shall only be conveyed from the licensed storage premises to near the site in oi iginal unopened packages or in dosed containers used solely for that purpose.

(2) Explosives shall not be taken to a point nearer than 50 metres from any sito until such site is ready for charging.

(31 Explosives shall not bo conveyed in any vehicle with any other materials, tools or implements other

(41 Explosivesi left over after the day's work shall be returned to the licensed premises from which the same were taken.

(5) The containers used for carrying explosives from origi- nal packages shall be maintained thoroughly cleaned and dried and shall be kept closed when not in use. The containers shall bn provided with either handles or carryinn itiaps of adequate strength and shall be conspicuously marked with the word "Explosives".

(6) Detonators shall be conveyed in special containers. These shall not be carried with other explosi\es. Batteries, .dry cells find other sources of electee energy shall not he carried in the vehicle carrying detonators.

147. Explosives to be examined before use.-—

(1) Explosives before use shall be visually examined for any visible defects and any defcclive explosives •-hall not be used.

(2) Any explosive showing sigm of deterioration of iinv kind should be reported immediately to the Hceiviiv authority and such explosive set aside for exami- nation by such authori*y.

H) Gunpowder which is found to be enked owing to the

moisture shall not be used.

(4) Frozen nitro-glycerine explosives shall not be used until thawed under the supervision of experienced persons. Where freezing is likely to occur only lov freezing explosives shall be used,

148. Precautions to bo observed at site —

(1) The electric power at the blasting site shall be discon- tinued as far as practicable before charging the explosives.

(2) No work other than that associated with the charging operations shall bo carried out within 10 metres of the holes unless otherwise specified to the contrary by the licensing authority.

(3) When charging is completed, any surplus explosive detonators and fuses shall be removed from the vici- nity of the hole and stored at a distance which would prevent sympathetic detonation in the event of a charge detonaHng prematurely in any hole.

(4) The holes which have been charged with explosives shall not be left unattended till the baisting is com- pleted,

(5) Care shall be taken to ensure that fuse or wires con- nected to the detonators are not damaged during the placing of stemming material and tamping.

149. Suitable warning procedure to be maintained.—The licensee or a competent person appointed bv the licensee to be incharge of the use of explosives at the site shall lay down a clear warning procedure consisting of warning signs and audible signals and all persons employed in the area shall be made fully conversant with such signs and signals.

150. Precautions to be observed while firing—

(1) The end of the safety fuse should be freshly cut before

being lighted.

(2) The exploders shall be regularly tested and maintained in a fit condition for use in firing. An exploder shalj not be used for firing a circuit above its rated capa- city.

d) Thr electric circuit shall oe tested for continuity before firing. All persons other than Ihe shof-firer and his assistants, if any shall lie withdrawn from the site before testing the continuity.

(4) For the purpose of Joining the ends of all wires and cables should have the insulation removed for a maximum length of 5 cms. and should then be made clean and bright for a minimum lenjrth of 2.5 cms. and the ends to be joined should be twisted to- gether so as to have a positive metal contact.

151. Precautions against stray currents,^Where electri- cally operated equipment is used In locations having conduc- tive ground or continuous met"! obiects. tes's shall be made for stray currents to ensure that electrical firing can proceed safely.

152. Person incharge to be responsible.—The licenscp or :i competent person employed by him to be incharge of hlostin" operations shall take all precautions against fire or accident Involving explosives.

153. Blasting Operations in mines-—Nothing in rules 14fl 148 to 151 shall apply for blasting operations in iiiues undir ihe purview of the Min-s Act, 1952. and such operations shall be carried out according to regulations, framed under that Act.

CHAPTFR VII

LICENCES

154. Application for licence:—(1) A person desiring to obtain or renew or amend a licence under those rulbs shall submit an application in writing to the authority empowered to grant, renew or amend such a licence.

(2) The application shall be signed by the licensee or appli- cant himself, as the case may be, or by a person authorised by him in writing in this behalf, and shall, in the latter case, be accompanied by such authorisation.

(3) Every application for grant of a licence to manufacture

explosive shall consist of following—

Ca) an application in Form 3 ;

(b) plans of the proposed buildings and the site drawn to seal©. The site plan should show full approach road net work to the factory /or premises;

fc) a description of situation, character and construction of all mounds, buildings, (production, non-production, (.tores, administrative etc.) and safety distances ob- served by each building;

(d) description of proce9s/work to be carried out In

each building or part thereof ;

(0) a description of plant and equipment and its location-

provided in each building or part thereof ;

(f) a description of explosive^ and ingredients thereof, whethej wholly or partially mixed that will be present in any building or machine at any one time;

(g) a description of maximum number of persons to bo

employed in each building;

(h) a description of any special constructions which the applicant may propose by reason of special circums- tances, arising from the location, situation or cons- truction of any building or works, or the nature of process or otherwise;

(1) prescribed scrutiny fee;

0) in case where application is made in the name of a company, (he names and addresses of Diiectors and partners and the name, address and specimen signa- tures of person or persons authorised to sign corres- pondence in respect of licence applied for. Any change in such names and addresses should be immediately communicated to the licensing authority.

(4) Every application for grant of a licence in Form 21. Form ~2 or Form 24 to possess explosives for sale or use shall consist of the following •—

(a} an application in Form 4 or Form 5, as the case may

be ;

(h) plans drawn to scale of the proposed piemiscs and of the site on which such premises are situated The site plan should clearlv show the complete approach road net woik, nearby land marks, distances from nearby protected works;

fc) drawings of the premises and the mounds, if provided;

(rl) in case where the application Is made in the name of the company, the name and addresses of the Dire- ctors and partners and the name, address and specimen signatures of person or persons authorised to sign correspondence m respect of licence applied for. Any change in such names and addresses should be imme- diately communicated to the licensing authority.

(5) Application for grant of a licence in Form 23 shall con-

sist of the following—

(H) an application in Form 5 for licence as Vct nicamble (b) and fc) or Form 6 for licence as per preamble: (a) of the licence Form 23, as the case mav be;

(6) Application for grant of a licence in Form 25 for a Road

Van shall consist of the following—

(a) an application in Form 7;

(b) drawings of the Road Van showing the complete details of construction and other ancilliary equipment provided.

(c) prescribed scrutiny fee.

(7) An application for prant of a licence In Form 26, Form 27, Form 28 or Form 29 shall consist of the following—

(a) an application in Form 8. Form 10, Form 11 or Form

12 as the case may be;

fb) prescribed scrutiny fee.

(8) An application for grant of a Shot Firer Permit shall

consist of the following—

(a) an application in Form 9 ; and fb) prescribed scrutiny fee.

155. Grant of Ticence'—(I) fa) licence rnav he prnnted by the authorises specified in column f4i of Schedule IV Jn the Form soeclfied in column f2) for the nurnose specified in column (3) thereof on payment of fees specified under these rules :

Provided that no new licence in Forms 20 21 and 22 shall be srantert unless the provisions of rule 156 have been com- pi'cd with •

PronMed further trnt the licensing nnthoritv mftv waive

alf or anv of the provisions of rule 156. if_

fi) the nrrnrneq omtiosed to be lirens-d '< within the fac- torv licensed nndT these rules fnr mnrmfartinn of exnlosivf-s and thr rrrmired safety distances are under the control of applicant;

fii) the premises for which the new licence ii required are situated within the same survey numbi-r in whtoh thr applicant has an existing premises and n eurrppt valid licence for the same and thf reaufred sifrtv dis- tances nrr available within the safety distance of such existing premises.

fb) no licence for manufacture of exnlo'Ive-: nther than liquid oxveen explosive* shall be prnntrd or renewptf to a person for hi? fnctorv not registered tinder the Factories Art 1 the w r it of an nccn'rtfnt in *he fnrtnrv an nmnnnt nf p., 2T OOOAfor fnctnrV, marmfnetuHne unto 200 krc. of nimmT'dfT or fireworls at anv one time and Fs "JO 000 in evrrv other rase -

(21 fai Hcemintr authoritv mnv crant i licence for the

pf-fod dcom"d necessary but not exeeedln

fi) Six months to Imnort explosives in Form 27 and to

export explosives In Form 28;

(ii) 15 davs to possess explosives In Form 23 as specified therein ;

fiii) one month for public Display of Fireworks in Form

(b) Every other licence Rranted or renewed under these rules shall remain in force untif the expiry rtf the financial vear immediately following the financial year in which it was Issued

(c) Notwithstanding onvthinc contiuied In clause fb)

the Urensinit authority where It is satisfied

Provkird that the date so specified does not extend h-Vnnd

t K? ^nSoriar¹enVewedf⁰lI°Win⁸ ^ ^ in ^

fb) plans showing site, location and constiudion details of the premises The site plan should clearly show complete approach road net work, surrounding areas Lind rrrtrks and safety distances observed.

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o the effect that hero Is no objection to the applicant receiving licence for the site proposed and the district authority shall! if he sees no objection, grant such certificate to applicant who

shali' forward that certificate to licensing authoiity \\iih his application.

(4) The licensing authority may refer nn application not accompanied by a certificate granted under sub-rule (3) to district authority for his observations.

(5) If the district authority, cither on reference being made to him, or otheiwise, intimates to the Chief Controller, as the case may be, that any licence which has been applied for shoul'd not in his opinon be granted, such licence shall not be issued without the sanction of the Central Government.

(6) No licence to import explosive's shall bc necessary in

cases where the explosives imported—

(i) is not intended to be stored on the port of import but is intended to be transported direct to' a territory not being part of India;

(ii) can be possessed without a licence under rule 114.

(7) An application for a ficence to use explosives shall, if the operation are to be carried on within 100 metres of a railway line, obtain from the Railway authority concerned a certifica'e to the effect that the.-e is no objection to the applicant receiving a licence for the site proposed and forward a certificate to the licensing authority with his application.

(81 A cultivator applying for a licence in Form 23, shall obtain a certificate from agricultural fieldman or a Gram Sewak or any other local authority to the effect that—

(a) the certififying authority has inspected the site and is satisfied that tlas levelling of ground is necessary or removal of tree sjumps is necessary or sinking of wells is necessary or sinking of wells has been par ly completed, as the case may b e; and

(b) further work which is necessary is not possible with- out blasting and forward the certificate to the licen- sing authority with his application.

(ii) A person other than a cullivaior shall obtain a certi- ficate from local authority having jurisdiction to the effect that the certifying authority has inspected the site and is satisfied that the work for which explosives are required is not possible without blast- ing.

(9) An application for grant of a licence to manufacture Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil explosives (ANFO) for own immediate use or to possess for own use liquid oxygen e\- plosives at sites coming under the purview of ihe Mines Act, 1952, shall be accompanied by a certificate from .the Chief Inspector of Mines that the site where such explosives are to be manufactured, possessed and used is under the Control of 'he applicant and corner under the purview of the Mines Act, 1952 and the applicant is authorised fo use liquid oxygen explosives or ANFO explosives rind con- duct mining operations in the area proposed to be covered by the licence.

156. Procedure to be observed before a licence in Foims 20,

21 or 22 is granted .—

(1) A licensing authority on receipt of application and the particulars as provided under sub-mlo (3) or (4) of rule 154 shall scrutinise the documents and forward fo the airjli- cant a statement showing the distances in Form 17 which should in his ooinion be kept clear in and around the factory or magazine premises or any part thereof and from o

(2) After considering any representation made bv the appli- cant under sub-rule (1] and after making such enquiries as deemed necessary, the licensing authority may fqrthcr scru'inisc the application and ask the applicant to make chunks consider- ed necessary.

(3) \fter reoeivin? correct documon's as net- require- ments of these rule?, the licencing authority nhnll refer the application to—

(1) the district authority concerned together with a description of enquiries to be carried out, a draft licence and a statement in Form 18 showihg the distances which he considers should be kept clear in and around the factory, magazine or store house;

(ii) any other authoiity for such enquiry as deemed

necessary,

(4) Upon receipt of the said application the district autho- rity shall forthwith cause notice to be published of such application and of the time and place at which he v^ill be prepared to hear it, and calling upon any person objecting to the establishment of the factory or magazine or store house on the proposed site to give notice of such objection to him and to the applicant of not less than seven clear days before the day fixed for hearing the application together with his name, address and calling and a short statement of the grounds of his objections. The day of hearing the application shall be a day following as soon as practicable, after the expiration of the period of one month referred to in sub-rule {6).

(5) Where the, site of the proposed factory or magazine lies within 1.5 km. of the limits of the jurisdiction of any town planning municipal authority or port authority, the applicant shall prepare, for service on such aulhoriLy, a notice of the application and of the said Joy of hearing

(6) The notice under sub-rule (4) shall be published and the notice under sub-rule (5) served, at the expense of the applicant by the district authority not less than one month before the said day of hearing. •

(7) On the dny fixed for the heaving or any day to which such hearing may be adjourned fiom time to time, the district authority shall hear any objection preferred in accordance with sub-rule (4) and by any authority referred to in sub-rule (5) and shall make such enquiry as he may deem necessary.

(8), On completion of the enquiry the district authority shall forward the application, statement and plans to th; licensing authority together with a report of the proceduie followed by him and whether bi has any objection to tic applicant receiving a licence at the site proposed.

(9) The district authority shall complete his enquiry under sub-rules (4) to (7) and forward the report to the licensing authority as expeditiously as possible but not later than six months of the date of the reference made by the licensing authority.

(10) If the district authority objects to the grant of the licence on any of the grounds specified in sub-rule (3), no licence shall be granted by the licensing authority except with the sanction of the Central Government,

(11) Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule, piovisions of sub-rules (3) to (10) except lulc 3(ii) shall not apply in case of an application for grant of a licence lo manufacture, possess and sale liquid oxygen explosives or to the manufacture of Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil ex- plosives (ANFO) at site of use coming under the purview of the Mines Act, 1952.

157. Procedure to be followed for grant of a licence in Form 22 to possess small quantity of explosives for own use.—

Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule* (3} to (7) of rule 156, where the licensing authority is the Chief Controller or a Controller and where the quantity of t\- plosivcs proposed to be posseted for own use undc d licence in Form 22 docs not exceed 100 kgs,, the applicant mny apply to the district authority together with an appli- cation in Form 5, s'atement in Form 17 and the necessary plans for the grant of a certificate to the cfTea that there is no objection to the applicant receiving ^ licence for the site proposed and the district authority shall, if he sees no objection af

158. Procedure to be observed for grant of a shol-firtr's

permit.—

<11 The Chief Controller or any authority nuthoi ii,eil by him in this behalf shall conduct such examination and en- quiries as deemed necessary before granting a permit to any shot-flrer :

Provided that no examination of the shot-fin?r may he necessary if the Chief Controller is satisfied that applicant possesses requisite qualifications and experience.

(2) The applicant shall pay prescribed fees for the exami-

nation, if any, under sub-rule (I).

159. Procedure on grant of No objection Certificate by the

district authority,—

The licensing authority on receipt of No Objection Certi- ficate from the district authority for grant of a liceiiLc may make such other enquiries as deemed necessary and take further action for grant of licence:

Provided that if the licensing authority does not receive the No Objection Certificate under rule 15u(8) within the time limit or anv extension thereof, such authority may advise the applicant accordingly and take further action as deemed necessary.

160. Refusal of No Objection Certificate.—

The authority refusing to grant No Objection Certificate as required under rule 156, shall record Jn writing its reasons for such refusal jnd communicate tuch reasons and facts of the case to the licensing duihority. The reasons for not issuing No Objection Certificate may be communi- cated to the applicant if demanded, unless in the opinion of the licensing authority such reasons cannot be divulged in the public interest.

161. Procedure on grant of a licence for a magazine, stovo

house or to manufacture explosives.—

(1) Two copies of every licence granted by the Chief 'Controller or the Controller shall be forwaided to the district authority and in case the licensing authority is the Chief Controller, the original licence shall be forwarded to the Controller in whose jurisdiction the premises are situated.

(2) If the controller, after inspection, is satisfied that all the requirements of these rules snd the conditions of the licence have been complied with, ho shall forthwith endorse the licence, but unless and until so endorsed, the licence shall not come into force :

Provided that when a licence cannot be endorsed forthwith it shall come into force from such date as the licensing authority may order in writing.

(3) If the Controller of Explosives decides not to endorse a licence, he shftll immediately return the licence to the licensing authority together with a statement of his reasons for not endorsing it,

(4) On receipt of statement referred to in sub-rule (3), the licensing authority after making such enquiry, if any, as he may consider necessary communicate his decision to the applicant and the district authority.

162. Procedure on grant of a licence to possess ^nd sell explosives, to transport explosive^ or to possess tT- plosives for own use by cultivators or other persons.

(1) A copy of every licence granted to possess and sell explosives in Form 24 or to transport explosives in Form 26 shall be forwarded to the district authority concerned.

(2) The district authority shall forward a copy of every licence granted by him in Form 23 or Form 24 to Ihe Cont- roller having jurisdiction over the area.

163. Particulars of licence.—

Every licence granted under these rules shall be held subject to the observance of these rules and the conditions endorsed on it and shall contain all particulars which are contained in the Form prescribed for if by these rules.

164. Amendment of licence.—

(1) Any licence granted under these rules may be amended by the authority empowered to grant the licence provided that amendment shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of these rules.

(2) A licensee who desires to have his licence amended shall submit the following particulars to the licensing autho- rity, namely:—

(a) an application stating nature of the imendment mid

the reasons therefor;

(D) tno original licence together wnh enclosures to it;

tcj plans snowing tne details at itie pi abased amend- ment U su-H pians are requnvd uy me incusing auUioruy lor tne purpose oi amendment;

(,d) prescribed scrutiny fee ;

(a) prescribed amendment fee.

0) The licensing authority after scrutiny of the documents submitted under sao-ruio (j.) and auer nidKing w^n uu- ther enquiries and taking dui.il action as aeeiucd netuasaiy may utiwe suitable action to amend Ihe litenus.

165. Renewal of licence.—

(.1) A hecn-e may be renewed by the auinoruy empower- ed to grant HUCII licence, proviued tiiau a ut^nu; wuiui JIUS been gi anted by tne cmel t^onauilcr may ue renewed wi,u- out any alteration by a controller duiy auifloiiseu oy iho Linen controller ID tnis behali:

Provided that a licence which has been granted by the district authority may be renowed wniioui any aua.ni.on. by a iub-Divisionai Magistrate or an Jsxcumve Magum'atc or tt laluka Magistrate duiy authorised oy the district ttutiiorny in this behalf.

(2) The Controller authorised by the Chief Controller under sub-rule (I) may, and when so required by the Chief Controller, shall require the licensee to follow the ptoceciUiC Jaid down under sub-rule (lj ot rule 156 belore renewing licence in Form 20 or Form 21 or Form 22.

(3) Every application for the renewal of a licence shall be made so as to reach the licensing authority or ihe autho- rity empowdrcd to renew the licence at least JO days beioie the date on which the licence expires, and if the application is so made, the licence shall be de"med to be in force Lniil such date as the licensing authority renews the licence or until an intimation that the renewal of the licence is lefuscd has been communicated to the applicant.

(4) Every application under sub-rule (3) for renewal of the licence shall bo accompanied by the following docu- ments :—

(i) application in Form 13 ;

(ii) Ihe original licence together with its enclosures and

approved plans, Schedules and Forms ;

Uii) prescribed renewal fee.

(5) The same fee shall be charged for the renewal of a

licence for each year as for grant thereof:

Provided that if the application for renewal is not received within ther time specified m sub-rule (3), the licence shall be renowed only on payment of double fee as ordinarily payable for the licence.

Provided further that if the renewal application together . with complete documents specified under sub-rule (4) is received by the licensing authority after the date of expiry but not later than 3° days from the date of expiry; und if the licensing authority is satisfied that such delay is beyond the conjrol of the licensee, the licence may, without pre- judice to any other action that may be taken in this behalf, be renewed on payment of double the fee ordinarily pay- able for the licence. •

(6) In case of an application for the renewal of the licence for a period nf more than one year at n time, the fee prescribed under proviso of sub-rule (5), if paynble, shall be paid only for the first financial year of renewal.

(7) Every licence granted under these rules other than a licence granted for a specified period shall be renewable for two years whore there has been no contraventions of the Act or the rules framed thereunder or of an^ cond't'on of the licence so renewed.

(8) Where a licence renewed for more than one financial year is surrendered before^ its expiry, the renewal feo paid for the unexpircd portion of the licence shall be refunded to the licensee provided that no refund of renewal fee shall bp made for any financial year during which—-

(a) the licensing authority received the renewed licence

for surrender;

(b) any explosive is received or stored on the uuthonty

01 tne licence.

(.yj No liLence ^iiail bs renewed if He application for renewal is received Dy the licensing auihonty alter 30 d.ti>s oi ihe date of its expiry.

(10; When u licence is renewed by the Chief Controller or a controller, an intimation to that eltect bhall bo sent to the distnct authoiity concerned and when a licence ii> renewed by tne district authoiny, an intimation to mat cltect 6hall be sent to the Controller having jurisdiction.

166. Refusal to amend or lencw a licence.—

UJ ihe licensing authority refusing to amend or renew d licence shall rccoid us reasons tor such lcimal ui writing.

(.2) The licensing authority shall refuse to renew a licence if sucn licence can be rcvoKed in accordance with the Act or rules iiamed thereunder.

(3) A brief statement of reasons for ixfusal to renew

(4; Where the renewal of the licence is refused, the feo paid for the renewal shall be icfunded to the licensee alter deducting the proportionate lee ior the period beginning noui tne date from which the licence was to be renewed upto the date from which renewal thereof b refused.

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