Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Govt. to Replace Old Explosives Act with Modern Law
The government wants to update an old law from 1884 about explosives.
This old law, made during British rule, isn't working well for today's needs.
The government is making a new law that will cover everything from making explosives to selling them, and also the safety rules.
They're changing this law because they think the old one is out of date.
The new law will also make the fines higher if someone breaks the rules, keeping everyone safe.
It's all about making sure the laws about explosives are up-to-date.
The government plans to replace the Explosives Act of 1884 with a new law.
The existing act is considered outdated and not aligned with current needs.
The new law aims to regulate the manufacture, possession, use, sale, transport, import, and export of explosives.
The government reviewed pre-constitutional acts for their relevance in modern times.
Fines for violating the explosives law will increase under the proposed bill.
- Who
- The government and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- What
- The government is replacing the Explosives Act of 1884 with a new law.
- When
- The government is currently working on the new law.
- Where
- In India.
- Why
- To update the outdated law and bring it in line with current requirements.
- Existing Act
- Explosives Act of 1884
- Proposed Action
- Repeal and Re-enact
- Regulated Activities
- Manufacture, possession, use, sale, transport, import, and export of explosives
- Current Authority
- DPIIT, with PESO granting licenses
- Fine Increase (Manufacture violations)
- Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh
- Fine Increase (Other violations)
- Rs 3,000 to Rs 50,000