(1)This Act may be called The [- - -] [The word "Indian" omitted by Act 32 of 1978, Section 3 (w.e.f. 2.3.1983).] Explosives Act , 1884; and(2)Local extent.-It extends to the whole ofIndia [- - -] [The words and letter [except Part B States] omitted by Act 3 of 1951, Section 3 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1.4.1951).].
