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EXPLOSIVES RULES, 2008

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R.1 Short title and commencement.--
R.2 Definitions.--
R.3 Scope of applicability of rules and exemptions.--
R.4 Classification of explosives.--
R.5 Safety distance categories of explosives.--
R.6 Authorisation of explosives.--
R.7 Control over manufacture, import, export, transport, possession for sale or use of explosives.--
R.8 Pre-requisite for grant of licence.--
R.9 No licence needed in certain cases.--
R.10 General Restrictions.--
R.11 Employment of competent person.--
R.12 Protection from lightning and thunderstorm.--
R.13 Repair and maintenance of the premises.--
R.14 Packing of explosives.--
R.15 Marking on explosives and packages.--
R.16 Weight of explosives.--
R.17 Split explosive to be destroyed.--
R.18 Precautions against danger from water, heat or pollution.--
R.19 Special precautions against accident. --
R.20 Provision of mounds.--
R.21 Restriction on unauthorised persons and provision of guards.--
R.22 Use of electrical equipment.--
R.23 Prohibition of certain acts.--
R.24 Maintenance of records and submission of returns.--
R.25 Records of accidents.--
R.26 Approval of manufacturing process.--
R.27 Submission of safety management plan to District Magistrate.--
R.28 Buildings to be used for specified purpose only.--
R.29 Interior of buildings to be suitably finished.--
R.30 Restriction of articles liable to spontaneous ignition.--
R.31 Use of special tools and implements.--
R.32 Particulars to be exhibited on process building.--
R.33 Removal of foreign matter from ingredients.--
R.34 Removal of explosives and materials expeditiously.--
R.35 Training to personnel.--
R.36 Use of vehicles.--
R.37 Maintenance and repairs of building plant and equipment.--
R.38 Facilities for testing.--
R.39 Requirement of samples for testing.--
R.40 Stoppage of manufacture of explosives.--
R.41 Exclusion from list of authorised explosives.--
R.42 Disposal of waste explosives.--
R.43 Import or export by land.--
R.44 Compliance of port rules.--
R.45 Import of explosives.--
R.46 Export of explosives.--
R.47 Procedure to be followed during transportation.--
R.48 Certificate of safety.--
R.49 Transport in passeager carriages and vessels.--
R.50 Documents to be available during transport.--
R.51 Maximum consignments allowed.--
R.52 Despatch of explosives to carriers for transport.--
R.53 Place and time of loading and unloading.--
R.54 Carriage or vessel or aircraft to be in readiness for loading.--
R.55 Delay in transit to be avoided.--
R.56 Repairs to conveyance.--
R.57 Small quantities of fireworks exempted.--
R.58 Safety distances between carriages and boats.-
R.59 Transport by water.--
R.60 Transport by Rail.--
R.61 Licence for road van or compressor mounted motor truck or tractor.
R.62 Prohibition of transport within Streets, Public places and other specified areas.--
R.63 Restriction on transport of explosives except fireworks and safety fuse by vehicles other than road vans or compressor mounted motor truck or tractor.--
R.64 Loading of explosives.--
R.65 Restriction on use of towed vehicles.--
R.66 Carriage of explosives with other substance prohibited.--
R.67 Loading, unloading, maintenance and operation of road vans.--
R.68 Lighting of stationary vehicles. --
R.69 Accident to the vehicle.--
R.70 Fire extinguishers to be provided.--
R.71 Possession in licensed premises.--
R.72 Repacking or opening of packages.--
R.73 Explosives not to be kept in damaged boxes.--
R.74 Storage of explosives in excess of the licensed quantity.--
R.75 Permit for temporary possession of manufactured fireworks in excess of the licensed quantity.--
R.76 Quantity of explosives to be purchased in a given period of time.--
R.77 Accountability and transaction of explosives.--
R.78 Magazine, store house, or shop to be at ground level.--
R.79 Stacking of packages.--
R.80 Storage of compatible explosives.--
R.81 Specification for construction of a magazine.--
R.82 Store house for fireworks or safety fuse.--
R.83 Explosives permitted fur possession and sale from shop. --
R.84 Temporary shops for possession and sale of fireworks during festivals.--
R.85 Special precautions to be observed for fireworks.--
R.86 Safety distances to be maintained.--
R.87 Sale of other article prohibited.--
R.88 Fireworks to be sold from licensed premises only.--
R.89 Restriction on preparation of charges.--
R.90 Restriction on conveyance of explosives to or at the blasting site.--
R.91 Explosives to be examined before use.--
R.92 Precautions to be observed at site.--
R.93 Suitable warning procedure to be maintained.--
R.94 Precautions to be observed while firing.--
R.95 Precautions against stray currents.--
R.96 Person in charge to be responsible.--
R.97 Blasting operations in mines.--
R.98 Blasting operation by shot firer in areas other than mines.--
R.99 Licences and licensing authorities.--
R.100 Payment of Fees.--
R.101 Prior approval before construction.--
R.102 No objection certificate before construction--
R.103 Procedure to be observed for issue of no objection certificate and for grant of licence.--
R.104 Commencement of construction of premises.--
R.105 Application for grant of licence. --
R.106 Period of validity of licence.--
R.107 Grant of a licence and certificate.--
R.108 Transfer of licence.--
R.109 Amendment of licence in respect of alteration or change in the premises or licenses capacity, but not involving change of name of licensee or partners or directors or members.--
R.110 Amendment of licence due to change of name of the licensee (firm or company or association or society).--
R.111 Procedure for change of partners or directors or members or occupier.--
R.112 Renewal of licence.--
R.113 Documents for approval and grant of licence.--
R.114 Refusal to grant approval or licence.--
R.115 Cancellation of no objection certificate.--
R.116 Refusal to amend or renew a licence.--
R.117 Restriction on quantity or period.--
R.118 Suspension and revocation or cancellation of licence.--
R.119 Procedure on expiry, suspension or revocation or cancellation of licence.--
R.120 Refusal or withdrawal of shot firer's certificate.-
R.121 Provision for appeal.--
R.122 Procedure to be followed by the appellate authority.--
R.123 Procedure on death or disability of licensee.--
R.124 Loss of licence,--
R.125 Power of officers to demand licence or pass.--
R.126 Executive control over authorities.--
R.127 Power of officers to prevent dangerous practices.--
R.128 Powers of search and seizure.--
R.129 Power to destroy explosives and ingredients thereof. --
R.130 Procedure on reports of infringement--
R.131 Notice of accident.--
R.132 Procedure at courts of inquiry.--
R.133 Inquiry into accident--
R.134 Inquiry into more serious accidents.--
R.135 Protection of action taken in good faith.--
R.136 Administrative action after inspection for violation --
R.137 Communication of administrative action on grant of licence.--
R.138 Communication of administrative action on suspension or cancellation of licence.--
R.139 Repeal and Savings.--
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