Extension of definition of “explosive” to other explosive substances
Section 17 of the Explosives Act, 1884 deals with extension of definition of “explosive” to other explosive substances. The Central Government may, from time to time, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that any substance which appears to the Central Government to be specially dangerous to life or property, by reason either of its explosive properties or of any process in the manufacture thereof being li The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1887.
The Central Government may, from time to time, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that any substance which appears to the Central Government to be specially dangerous to life or property, by reason either of its explosive properties or of any process in the manufacture thereof being liable to explosion, shall be deemed to be an explosive within the meaning of this Act; and the provisions of this Act (subject to such exceptions, limitations and restrictions as may be specified in the notification) shall accordingly extend to that substance in like manner as if it were included in the definition of the term "explosive" in this Act.
Section 17, The Explosives Act, 1884 (Act 4 of 1884).
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Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Explosives Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Explosives Act is headed "Extension of definition of “explosive” to other explosive substances". The Central Government may, from time to time, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that any substance which appears to the Central Government to be specially dangerous to life or property, by reason either of its explosive properties or of any process in the manufacture thereof being li
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Explosives Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Explosives Act 1884 17, section 17 Explosives Act 1884, section 17 of the Explosives Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 17 of the Explosives Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently GSR 625(E) dated 07.08.1983 (1983).
When did Section 17 of the Explosives Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Explosives Act, cited as Explosives Act 1884 17, came into force on 01 Jul 1887, having been enacted on 26 Feb 1884. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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