Section 6. Receptacles of petroleum Class A to show a warning

6. Receptacles of petroleum Class A to show a warning.— All receptacles containing[6] [petroleum Class A] shall have a stamped, embossed, painted or printed warning, either on the receptacle itself or, where that is impracticable, displayed near the receptacle, exhibiting in conspicuous characters the words "Petrol" or "Motor Spirit", or an equivalent warning of the dangerous nature of the petroleum: — Provided that this section shall not apply to (a) any securely stoppered glass, stoneware or metal receptacle of less than[7] [ten litres] capacity containing[6] [petroleum Class A] which is not for sale, or (b) a tank incorporated in a motor conveyance, or attached to an internal combustion engine, and containing petroleum intended to be used to generate motive power for the motor conveyance or engine, or (c) a pipe-line for the transport of petroleum, or 1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "his". 2. Ins. by Act 24 of 1970, s. 5 (w.e.f. 1-8-1976). 3. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Governor-General-in-Council". 4. Subs. by Act 24 of 1970, s. 6, for "dangerous petroleum" (w.e.f. 1-8-1976). 5. Sub-section (3) omitted by the A.O. 1937. 6. Subs. by Act 24 of 1970, s. 7, for "dangerous petroleum" (w.e.f. 1-8-1976). 7. Subs. by s. 7, ibid ., for "two gallons" (w.e.f. 1-8-1976). (d) any tank which is wholly underground, or (e) any class of receptacles which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt from the operation of this section. 1[7. No licence needed for transport or storage of limited quantities of petroleum Class B or petroleum Class C.— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, a person need not obtain a — licence for the transport or storage of (i) petroleum Class B if the total quantity in his possession at any one place does not exceed two thousand and five hundred litres and none of it is contained in a receptacle exceeding one thousand litres in capacity; or (ii) petroleum Class C if the total quantity in his possession at any one place does not exceed forty-five thousand litres and such petroleum is transported or stored in accordance with the rules made under section 4.