(1)This Act may be called the 1*** Explosives Act, 1884; and
(2)Local extent.--It extends to whole India 2**
1. The word "Indian" omitted by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 7-3-1983). 2. The words and letter "except Part B States" omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 1-4-1951).
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