The Petroleum Rules, 2002 CONTENTS CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY ParTI SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS Rules 1. Short title and commencement 2. Definitions Part I GENERAL PROVISIONS Restriction on delivery and dispatch of petroleum .. . Approval of containers -... Containers for petroleum Class A Containers for petroleum Class B Empty receptacles Repairs to receptacles Prevention of escape of petroleum «. Prohibition of employment of children and intoxicated persons .... 11, Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights, etc. 12. Special precautions against accident 13. Payment of fees «... and Class C SEPA AHEAD CHAPTER IT IMPORTATION OF PETROLEUM Parti GENERAL 14, Licence for import of petroleum 15. Petroleum exempted Part iL IMPORTATION BY SEA 16. Ports into which petroleum may be imported .. 16) 31 31 31Rules v. Bess 2 23. 24. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 17 . Pages Declarat ship's nee ty the master of the ship carrying petroleum of by the ° 33 Anchorage of ships carrying petroleum 3 Production of certificate and licence for import 33 Permission of Commissioner of Customs to land petroleum . 4 Landing of petroleum Class B or petrol in anticipati of the testing officer's repant nnn Class C inanticipation Unloading of petroteum in butk 35 Unloading of petroleum otherwise than in bulk : 35 Transhipment of petroleum .. 35 Part Ii IMPORTATION BY LAND Petroleum to be imported by land only at authorized places .......... 35 Declaration and certificate to be furnished and licence to be produced before importing petroleum by land ... 35 Permission of the Commissioner of Customs 1o unload petroleum ... . 36 CHAPTER IT ‘TRANSPORT OF PETROLEUM ParTI GENERAL Restriction on leaky receptacles .. 36 Loading of containers 36 Restriction on passengers, combustible and inflammable cargo 36 Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights .. 36 Restriction on loading and unloading by night ... 36 Part Il TRANSPORT BY WATER Conditions of carriage of petroleum in bulk by water 37 Requirement as to the construction of vessels .... 37 ‘Tank fittings on ships or vessels . 37 Self propelled barges ... 38 Petroleum in bulk on barges and flats 38 Restriction on cargo or passengers 38 Petroleum carried as cargo in unberthed passenger ships 38 Prohibition of transport of petroleum Class A by country craft .... 39 Restrictions on steamers or tugs employed in towing or attending 39 ‘a petroleum vessel ...PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 Rules 42, Ventilations and cleaning of holds and tanks 43. Master of vessels specially responsible 43-A. Agency undertaking ship breaking specially responsibl 44, Loading and unloading of bulk petroleum .. 45, Precautions on suspension of loading or unloading 46. Prohibition of naked lights, fire and smoking on board a vessel 47. Prohibition of smoking, fire and lights, during loading or unloading Fire-extinguishing appliances to be ready for use Restriction on the simultaneous conveyance of different classes of petroleum ... a 50, ‘Transport by sea of petroleum which Parr I 48. 49. has not been tested ... COASTWISE TRANSPORT OF PETROLEUM CLASS A OTHERWISE THAN IN BULK 51. Application .. Conditions of transport by unberthed passenger ships . ‘Maximum quantity allowed to be carried .... 54, Carriage below decks .. 55. Provisions of bulkhead Prohibition of fire, lights and smoking Provisions of fire extinguishers ...... 3. Construction of steam or motor-vessels .. 59, Transport in steam or motor-vessels ... 60, Transport of deck .. Conditions of transport by country craft ParTIV TRANSPORT ON LAND BY VEHICLES 62. Application .. 63. Tank Vehicles .. 64. Tank Capacity .. 65. Restriction on other use .. 66. Trailers . 67. Vehicle for transport otherwise than in bulk 68. Composite vehicles .. 69, Carriage of other articles prohibited .. 70. Engines of mechanically propeiled vebiclesRules ne 7 73, Ts, 76. 77. 78. 79. 101. PETROLEUM RULES. 2002 Electrical installation Means of extinguishing fire to be carried Vehicles to be constantly attended Prohibition as to parking .. Licence necessary for the transport in bulk of Petroleum Classes A and B Restriction against loading and unloading of tank vehicles ... Prohibition of loading of leaky or defective tank vehicles or unlicensed tank vehicles .. Precautions against static charges .. Precautions against electrical hazards and hazard of a running engine . Precautions against movements of vehicles during loading or unloading 7 Precaution against product contamination Filling discharge faucet and dip pipes to be kept closed . Restrictions on loading and unloading of Petroleum at night Prohibition of fires and smoking Repair of tank . Special provisions for motor conveyances ... PART V TRANSPORT BY PIPELINES Application .... Right of way to be acquired ... Approval of the design and route of the pipeline Design of pipeline and attachments .. Laying of Pipe line Protection against corrosion Hydrostatic testing of pipeline Shut-down of pipelines .. Patrolling of pipeline .. Checking of gauges ... Additions and alterations in the pipeline .. Repair and maintenance of pipeline .. Relaying or repairs to a pipeline in public interest Power of inspection and examination Reports of fire or major leakage 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 55 55 55 55 55 RS 56 56 37 57 58 58 58 58 59 59 59Rules 102. 103. 104. 105, 116, 1t7. 18. 119, 130. PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 Cuarrer tv ELECTRIC INSTALLATION Restriction on clectric installation and apparatu: Hazardous aren, Classification of hazardous area Extent of hazardous arca Fixed electric apparatus . Fixed electric wiring Earthing and bonding .. Cathodic protection . Protection against stray current Portable electric apparatus .. Maintenance of approved electric apparatus and Repair and test work Certificate of electric installation . Precautions against corrosion (CHAPTER V STORAGE OF PETROLEUM REQUIRING LICENCE Licence for storage .. Precautions against fire Supervision of operations storage shed Cleanliness of installation, service station or storage shed in an installation, service station or Drainage .. Exclusion of unauthorized persons Petroleum only to be stored Marking of Capacity of Tanks Construction of tanks ... Protection against corrosion Testing of tanks Pro Forma of Certificate of Tank Testing Earthing of tank .. ‘Testing of earth connections Night working . Certificate of safety ... Pages aagresgggrasssgessRules 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 Proforma—Certificate of Safety Prior approval of specifications and plans of premises proposed to Pumping .. Identification mark on licensed premises Posting up of rules and conditions ... Petroleum in the possession of Defence Forces of the Unio (CHAPTER VI STORAGE OF PETROLEUM CLASS “C” NOT REQUIRING A LICENCE Application .. Restriction of Storage Storage of exempted Petroleum Class C in bulk Storage of Petroleum Class C in non-bulk . Prior report of storage of Petroleum Class C . (CHAPTER VII LICENCES Grant of licence Period for which licences may be granted or renewed Application for licence No-objection certificate Particulars of licence Prior approval necessary for alterations Amendment of licence -. Renewal of licence .... Refusal of no-objection certificate Cancellation of no-objection certificate Refusal of licence Suspension and cancellation of licence pension or in the licensed premises Procedure on expiration, sus} cancellation of licence Appeals .. Supply of rules .... Transfer of licence for storage Procedure on death or disability of licensee Loss of licence Production of licence on demand ... 73 73 3 B B22 Rules 160. 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171. 172. 173. 174, 175. 176. 177. 178. 179. 180. 181. 183. 184. 185. 186. 187. 188. PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 Pages Procedure on reports of infringement jer authorities Executive control ové Cuaprer VIII REFINING OF PETROLEUM Approval of refinery -- Retention of plans and speci fications Alterations Use of fire-proof materials .. Situations of storage tanks ... Situation of storage tanks and facilities gases Situation of flare Drainage ... Fire and Smoking Permits to carry out maint Fire Control .. Removal of Petroleum «. Prevention of danger from static electricity for liquefied petroleum tenance and repair work ‘Warning notices Marking of pipelines and cables Inspections Safe operations .. Report of Fire Closing of refinery CHaprER DX TETRA ETHYL LEAD MIXTURES ‘Additions of Tetra Ethyl Lead Mixture .. ‘Additions of Tetra Ethy! Lead Mixture .. Prescription of special conditions Colouration of leaded petroleum Marking of receptacles CHAPTER X ‘TESTING OF PETROLEUM Drawing of Sample ... Forwarding and retention of samples Procedure of delivery of samples ... 82 82 Sas 87 esas 87 87 88Rules 189. 190. 191. 192. 193. 194. 195. 197, 198. 199. 200. 201. 202. First SCHEDULE SECOND SCHEDULE ‘THIRD SCHEDULE FOURTH SCHEDULE FIFTH SCHEDULE .... PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 Selection of samples from imported cargo .. Standard test apparatus . Certification of apparatus Register of Certificates .. Method of test ..... Procedure when tests show want of uniformity Certificate of tests . Fee for inspection and comparison Fee for testing Power to enter, inspect, search and seize . Destruction of petroleum .. CHAPTER XI NOTICE OF ACCIDENT Notice of Accident .... ‘CHAPTER XII EXEMPTION Power to exempt Repeal and savings 23 Pages 88 88 89 89 89 89 90 90 90 91 92 92 93 97 136 142 156The Petroleum Rules, 2002' Whereas draft of the Petroleum Rules, 2001 was published aw required by sub-section %) ot ©) ‘Government of India Of Section 29 of the Petroleum Ae 1934 (30 of 1934), by the notification of the in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas No. GSR 357(8) 2001 in the Gazette Of India Exiteondinary Part Il Section 3 sub-section (i) dated the 15th May, 2001 inviting objections or suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thercby before the expiry of 45 days from the date on which the Notification was made available to the public: ‘And whereas, the said notification was made availabe tothe public on the 19th June, 2001; ‘And whereas, except certain suggestions, no objection to the draft rules were received by the Central Government: vAnd whereas the Central Government have duly considered all the suggestions received by it on the draft rules; Now, therefore, in exercise ofthe powers conferred by Sections 4,5, 14, 21, and 22 and sub-section (1) of Section 29 ofthe Petzoleum Act, 1934 (30 of 1934), the Central Government hereby makes the following, rules, namely— CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY Part I SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS 1. Short title and commencement —(1) These rules may be called the Petroleum Rules, 2002. (2) They shall come into force on Gazette. 2, Definitions.—-(1) In these rules, (@) “Act” means the Petroleum Act, (i) “Adequate”— (a) in relation to ventilat the inflammable gas in lower inflammable limit, or (&) where applied to provision means the facilities so provided prevalent recognized standards or (iit) “Approved”— (a) where applied to a specification, means that the specification whhorised by the Chief Controller including the following Oil Industry Safety Directorates Standards: OISD -105, OISD-116, OISD- 117, OISD-118, OISD-141 and OISP -156; the date of their publication in the Official unless the context otherwise requires:— 1934 (30 of 1934); ion, means where the concentration of a gas-air mixture does not reach the of facilities for fire-fighting, are in accordance with the codes of safety; shed in the Gazette of India, Extra., Part II, Section 3(0, pal ee 1. Vide G.S.R. 204(E), dated [3-3-2002, publi dated 13th March, 2002.R.2] PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 25 (b) where i Whats applied to an appliance or fitting, means that the cmpaninat or fitting bears a label of a designated testing approved by certifying conformity with a specification by the Chief Controller or with a laborat. © report accepted by the Chief Controller; or monies (¢) where applied to any facili ° . conforms to these Pies. lity for petroleum, means that it (iv) “Chief Controller” means the Chi i (v) “Controller” means Controller oF apie hes ang rede Jol Cue c ‘ xplosives and includes Joint ief Controller of Explosives, Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives and Deputy Controller of Explosives; (vi) “Competent person” means a i i Controller to'be commen Person recognized by the Chief is person, or a person who holds a certificate of competency for the job in respect of which competency is required from an institution recognized by the Chief Controller in (vii) “Conservator” includes any person acting under the authority of the officer or body of persons appointed to be Conservator of a port ___ under Section 7 of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (15 of 1908); (viii) heainee io a receptacle for petroleum not exceeding 1,000 s in capacity; 2[(ix) Defence Forces of the Union” includes General Reserve Engineering Forces under the Director General Border Roads, Ordnance Factories under the Ministry of Defence, Assam Rifles, Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Indo Tibetan Border Police, Coast Guard and National Security Guard under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Special Security Bureau under the Cabinet Secretariat;] “District Authority” means— (a) intowns having a Commissioner of Police, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner of Police; (b) in any other place, the District Magistrate; (xi) “District Magistrate” means and includes an Additional District Magistrate and in the States of Punjab and Haryana and in the Karaikal, Mahe and Yenam areas of the Union Territory of Pondicherry, also includes a Sub-divisional Magistrate; (xii) “Blectric Apparatus” includes motors, starters, lamps, switches, junction boxes, fuses, cut-outs or any other appliance, equipment or fitting which operates on electricity; (xiii) “Form” means a form in the First Schedule; (xiv) “Hot work” means any work which involves welding, burning, soldering, brazing sand blasting, chipping by spark-producing & ee 2. Subs. by G.S.R. 857(E), dt. 1-12-2011 (wef. 2-12-2011).3. 4 Oy) (Qi) qi) (aii) Ge) 3[(xix-a) Ge) (xxi) “[@axi-a) In PETROLEUM RULES. 2002 IR. 2 tools, use of certain power driven tools, non-flame proof electrical equipment or equipment with internal combustion engines and including any other work which is likely to produce sufficient heat, capable of igniting inflammable gases; “Inspector” means an officer authorized by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Act, “Installation” means any premises wherein any place has been specially prepared for the storage of petroleum in bulk, but does not include a well-head tank or a service station; “QISD” means “Oil Industry Safety Directorate” a technical body assisting the Safety Council constituted un Petroleum and Natural Gas; “QISD Standard” means technical standards formulated by OIsD and approved by Safety Council constituted under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to ensure. safety in Oil and Gas Industry (as amended from time to time).; “Petroleum in bulk” means petroleum contained in a tank irrespective of the quantity of petroleum contained therein; “portable service station” means a standalone premises which is licensed by the Controller, installed on a firm foundation in accordance with the sound engineering practice specially prepared for fuelling of motor vehicles and comprises of an above ground double walled petroleum storage tank integrated with dispensing system and connected facilities housed together in a closed container which is a type approved by the Chief Controlier;) “Protected Area” means the area necessary for the maintenance of the distance required under the conditions of the licence to be kept clear between any installation, service station or storage shed and any protected works; “Protected works” include— (a) buildings in which persons dwell or assemble, docks, wharves, timber and coal yards, furnace, kiln or chimney and buildings or places used for storing petroleum or for any other purpose but does not include buildings or places forming part of an installation; (®) any public road or a railway line which is used exclusively as an oil siding; and {c) overhead high-tension power lines; recognised testing laboratory means a laboratory approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives is equipped with all required testing facilities to assess conformity with the standard for electrical equipment intended to be used in hazardous areas, duly accredited Ins, by G.S.R. 762(E), dt. 10-8-2018 (w.e.f. 10-8-2018). Ins. by GSR. 762(E), dt. 10-8-2018 (wee£. Ineo),(xxii) (xxiii) (xxiv) (xvi) Cai) (xiii) (axix) (xx) (xxxi) (xxxii) (eauiii) (oxxiv) Goa) (2) The PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 27 by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories] “Sampling Officer” means an officer authorized by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 14 of the Act; “Schedule” means a schedule annexed to these rules; “Service Station” means any premises specially prepared for the fuelling of motor vehicles and includes such places within the premises which have been specially approved by the licensing authority for the servicing of motor vehicles and for other purposes; “Storage Shed” means a building used for the storage of petroleum other wise than in bulk, whether forming part of an installation or not, but does not include a building used for the storage of petroleum exempt from licence under Sections 7, 8 or 9 of the Act; “Tank” means a receptacle for petroleum exceeding 1,000 litres in capacity; “Tank cart” means a hand-drawn or animal-drawn vehicle equipped with a tank; “Tank semi-trailer” means a tank trailer constructed in such a manner that when it is drawn by a tractor by means of fifth wheel connection, some part of the load rests on the towing vehicle; “Tank trailer” means a vehicle with a tank mounted thereon or built as integral part thereof and constructed in such a manner that it has at least two axles and all its load rests on its own wheels; “Tank truck” means a single self-propelled vehicle with a tank mounted thereon; “Tank Vehicle” means any vehicle, including a tank wagon with a tank of a capacity exceeding 1,000 litres mounted thereon and also includes refueller used for refuelling of air crafts or onsite fuelling of heavy vehicles/machineries/stationery equipments. “Tank wagon” means a railway carriage with a tank mounted thereon. “Testing Officer” means an officer authorized by the Central Government to test petroleum under Section 17 of the Act, “Vehicle” means all carriages, including animal-drawn carriages for the transportation of petroleum either in bulk or otherwise than in bulk; “Well-head tank” means a tank into which crude petroleum flowing or being pumped from an oil well is first discharged; words and expressions used in these rules but not defined in sub-rule (1), shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Act.IR.3 S PETROLEUM RU Part il GENERAL PROVISIONS sietion on delivery und dispatch of petroleam.—C) No person shall hatch any petmoleum to anyone in India other than the holder of a storage livence isswed under these rules or his wuthorizs d agent or a port authority ‘or railway administration or a person ed under the Act to store petraleunt without a licence (2) The petroleum delivered or dispatched under sub-rule (1) shall be of the el id shall not exceed the quantity. which the person to whom it is delivered or dispatched is authorized to store with or without a Ticence under the Act. (8) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (2), petroleum Class B not exoveding 15,000 litres in quantity packed in sealed airtight approved containers may be dispatched to n person not holding a storage licence provided that the person dispatching the pettolcum has satisfied himself that prior arrangements have been made by the person to whom the petrolcum is dispatched for the immediate disposal inthe original sealed packages or such quantity as in excess of 2.500 litres: Provided that a dry chemical powder fire extinguisher as a means of fighting fire in emergency shall be carried in the case of the containers with more than 2.500 lites. (4) Nothing in sub-rules (1) and (2) shall apply to the delivery or dispatch of petroleum to the Defence Forces of the Union and to the delivery or dispatch of kerosene (petroleum Class B) to the person holding licence in form XVIII for decantation into containers from tank vehicle: Provided that the person dispatching the Kerosene has satisfied himself unat arior arrangements have been made by the person to whom the Kerosene is dispatched for the immediate disposal into containers in lots of 2.500 litres or less. 4, Approval of containers.—(1) Containers exceeding one litre in capacity for petroleum Class A and five litres in capacity for petroleum Class B or petroleum: the Chief Controller. Class C, shall be of a type approved by (2) Where the approval of the Chief Controller is sought to a type of container not previously approved, an application together with copies of drawings thereof to scale showing the design, materials to ‘be used, the method of construction and capacity of the container together with two sample containers and a fee S[as specified in Part C of the First Schedule] for scrutiny shall be submitted to the Chief Controller. (3) Nothing in sub-rules (1) and (2) of the Defence Forces of the Union. 5. Containers for petroleum Class A.—{1 A shall be constructed of tinned, galvanized or externally rust proofed sheet who is auth shall apply to containers in the possession ) Containers for petroleum Class t [steel SS 5. Subs, for “of rupees one thousand” by G.S.R. 762(B), dt. 10-8-2018 (wef, 10-8-2018). &. Subs, for “icon or ste!” by GSR. 857(E), dt. 1-12-2011 (wee. 2-12-2011).R.6] PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 29 or other suitable material] "[and testing conforminy to IS:2552, IS:513, IS: 1783, and be of a type approved by the Chief Controlier.. ss : Provided that glass bottles of a capacity i fit a 'y not exceeding 2.5 litres and of a type approved by Chief Controller can be used as a container for labora i classified as petroleum Class “A”, aines for laboratory chemicals @ The containers shall be so constructed and secured as not to be liable except under circumstances of gross negligence or extraordinary accident to become defective, leaky or insecure in transit and they shall be kept in proper repair. (3) The containers shall have well-made filling aperture which shall be fitted with well-litting and secure airtight screw plugs or screw caps or other caps. (4) Containers made of sheet iron or steel shall have the following thickness of metal, namely:— Capacity of Container exclusive of the free Minimum thickness in space prescribed in sub-rule (6) mm. of sheet iron or steel Not exceeding 10 litres 0.443(27BG) Exceeding 10 but not exceeding 25 litres 0.63 (24BG) Exceeding 25 but not exceeding 50 litres 0.80 (22BG) Exceeding 50 but not exceeding 200 litres 1.25 (18BG) Exceeding 200 but not exceeding 300 litres 1,59 (16BG) (5) The capacity of any container, other than those approved by the Chief Controller for specified purposes, shall not exceed 300 litres. (© An air space of not less than 5 per cent of its capacity shall be kept in each container. (7) The container shall bear a stamped, embossed or painted warning exhibiting inconspicuous characters the words “Petrol” or “Motor Spirit” or an equivalent warning of the highly inflammable nature of the petroleum. (8) Nothing in sub-rules (1), (3), (4), (6), (6) and (7), shall apply to containers in the possession of the Defence Forces of the Union, 6. Containers for petroleum Class B and Class C.—(1) Containers for petroleum Class B or petroleum Class C shall be constructed of steet or ®[other suitable material] and be of a type approved hy the Chief Controller. (2) An air space of not less than 5 per cent of its capacity shall be kept in each container for petroleum Class B and not less than 3 per cent of its capacity in each container for petroleum Class C. (3) Nothing in this rule shal! apply to containers in the possession of the Nefence Forces of the Union. 2° F, Ins. by GSR. 762(B), dt. 10-8-2018 (wef. 10-8-2018). oa Saba fr “zon” by G.S.R. 857%KE), dt, 1-12-2011 (wel 2-12-2011).30 PETROLEUM RULES, 2002 IR.7 7. Empty receptacles.—All empty tanks which had petroleum Class A or petroleum Class B and empty containers which had petroleum Class A shall, except when they are opened for the purpose of filling or cleaning and rendering them free from petroleum vapour, be kept securely closed until they have been thoroughly cleaned and freed from petroleum vapour. 8. Repairs to receptacles. —(1) No pe by the use of hot work any tank or container thoroughly cleaned and freed from petroleum prepared for safely carrying out such hot repair competent person to have been so repaired. (2) The certificate required under sub-rule (1) shall be preserved by the repairer for a period of at least three months and produced to an inspector on demand. 9. Prevention of escape of petroteum.—AIl due precautions shall be taken at all times to prevent escape of petroleum into any drain, sewer, and harbour, river or watercourse or over any °[land,] road or railway line. 10, Prohibition of employment of children and intoxicated persons-—No child under the age of eighteen years and no person who is in astate of intoxication shall be employed on the loading, unloading or transport of petroleum or in any premises licensed under these tules. 11. Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights, etc —Unless expressly provided in these rules, no person shall smoke and no matches, fires, lights or articles or substances capable of causing ignition of petroleum shall be allowed, at any timein proximity to a place where petroleum is refined, stored or handled or in a vehicle’s carriage or vessel in which petroleum is transported. 12, Special precautions against accident —(1) No person shall commit or attempt to commit any act, which may tend to cause a fire or explosion in or about any place where petroleum .rgon shall cause to be repaired or repair ‘which had petroleum unless it has been and petroleum vapour or otherwise and certified, in writing, by a is refined, stored or handled, or any vehicle's carriage or vessel in which petroleum is transported. (2) Every person storing petroleum and every person in charge of or engaged in the storage, handling or transport of petroleum shall at all times— (a) comply with the provisions of these rules and conditions of any licence relating thereto; (B) observe all precautions for prevention of accident by fire or explosion; and (©) prevent any person from committing any act referred to in sub-rule (1) 13. Payment of fees. —![(1) All fees payable under these rules to the Chief Controller or Controller shall be paid by a crossed bank draft of a nationalised or 9. Subs, for “public” by G.S.R. 762), dt, 10-8-2018 (we. 10-8-2018). 10. Subs. by G.S.R. 762(E), dt. 10-8-2018 (wef. 10-8-2018). Prior to substitution it read as: by GSR. TOD) sna ules to the Chit Controller sal pad by crossed bank 5) Fe a ae Chiet Contoller of Explosives, Nagpur. The bank draft shall be Grew 29 ionali our of te Crt napa Fens upto rupees one undred in each case may be aid inca nationalized at the office of the Chief Controller.”