A person was carrying on the business of manufacture of an explosive immediately before the…
Section 5A(a) entitles such a person to continue the business without a licence for three months from the commencement of the Indian Explosives (Amendment) Act, 1978, not…
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A person was carrying on the business of manufacture of an explosive immediately before the commencement of the Indian Explosives (Amendment) Act, 1978, and no licence was required for such explosive before the amendment. Under Section 5A of the Explosives Act, 1884, such person is entitled to continue the business without a licence:
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Correct answer B
Section 5A(a) entitles such a person to continue the business without a licence for three months from the commencement of the Indian Explosives (Amendment) Act, 1978, not permanently or for a full year.