The Indian Ports Act 1875, 12 of 1875, (Rep., Act 10 of 1889) · IV — .

Section 28. The Local Government shall appoint a proper place in which gunpowder in excess of the quantity allow

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28. The Local Government shall appoint a proper place in which gunpowder in excess of the quantity allowed by rule under section seven, clause (o), for any ship in any port subject to this Act, shall be deposited; and shall also appoint an officer to receive the same. Place of deposit for gunpowder. Government 29. The Local Government may in such case by to `fix` time and manner[order ][fix ][the times at or within which, and the man- ] of landing ner in which, such gunpowder, shall be landed and and shipping deposited by any vessel inward-bound, and also the powder, &c. times at or within which, and the manner in which, the same shall be taken on board any vessel from such place of deposit. Government to `fix` time and manner of landing and shipping powder, &c.

Source: India Code