THE EXPLOSIVES RULES – 1983

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 and 7 of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884) the Central Government made the Explosives Rules-1983.

The Explosives Rules, 1983 relates to grant of approval, licenses for manufacture of explosives, authorization of explosives, storage of explosives, import/export of explosives, transport of explosives by road and packaging for explosives etc. prescribing safe procedures and methods for manufacture of various types of explosives including the tools, equipments and machineries. These rules are also enforced by Chief Controller of Explosives.