Section 4, Explosive Substances Act, 1908 [S16-00Q]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 February 1909 by S.O. 292(E) [N11-DMF].
4. Registration of licensees of an explosives magazine.—(1) Every licensee of an explosives magazine shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the storage of explosives after such commencement, within seven days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the District Magistrate in Form II, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees. (2) The District Magistrate shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No licensee of an explosives magazine shall carry on the storage of explosives unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (1)
Magistrate: Section 2, Explosive Substances Act, 1908 [S15ZY5] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Magistrate" means a Judicial Magistrate of the first class having jurisdiction in the area concerned
Magistrate: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (32) "Magistrate" shall include every person exercising all or any of the powers of a Magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force;
Magistrate: 26 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (4)
Circular of the Department of Internal Security dated 26th April, 1912 on section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908 [C10-9XQ], 26 April 1912, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908 (6 of 1908)".
Notification S.O. 1468(E), dated 7th February, 1916 [N11-E54], 7 February 1916, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 3926(E), dated 30th July, 1911 [N11-DSN], 30 July 1911, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 2885(E), dated 3rd February, 1910 [N11-DPB], 3 February 1910, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Cited by (2)
Section 59, Explosive Substances Act, 1908 [S16-1QR], 12 November 1908, Band A. "section 4".
Section 64, Explosive Substances Act, 1908 [S16-1WE], 12 November 1908, Band A. "section 4".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-9M0. Every licensee of an explosives magazine: Apply for registration to the District Magistrate in Form II, fee five hundred rupees; seven days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form II. Published by Department of Internal Security, Ministry of Home Affairs (synthetic record).