Section 18
of Railways Tariff Book Rules 1979
Section 18
Benzine, kerosene and other oils and articles of an explosive, dangerous, offensive or objectionable nature will be accepted for conveyance only as hereinafter provided –
(a)
Twenty-four hours notice in writing must be given to the Traffic Superintendent before dynamite, guncotton, gunpowder, or other explosives or consignments of gasoline, benzene, motor spirit, kerosene and other oils of an explosive, dangerous, offensive or objectionable nature in quantities exceeding 1,300 litres, will be accepted for transport by the Railway.
(b)
No persons shall take into Railway premises, carriages or vehicles, any dangerous or offensive goods and no person shall tender any dangerous or offensive goods for carriage upon the Railway without distinctly marking their nature on the outside of the package containing them or otherwise giving notice in writing of their nature to the Railway servant to whom the goods are tendered for transport.
Treatment and disposal of unclaimed articles.