The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
Central Act · Act 53 of 194818 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the regulation of oilfields and for the development of mineral oil resources. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 53 of 1948 |
| Year | 1948 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 18 |
| Subjects | environment |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 3 Definitions.
- Section 4 No petroleum lease to be valid unless it is in accordance with this Act.
- Section 4A prospecting, etc., of mineral oils.
- Section 5 Power to make rules as respects petroleum leases.
- Section 6 Power to make rules as respects mineral oils development.
- Section 6A Royalties in respect of mineral oils.
- Section 7 Power to make rules for modification of existing leases.
- Section 8 Delegation.
- Section 9 Penalties.
- Section 9A Adjudication.
- Section 9B Appeal.
- Section 10 Laying of rules and notifications.
- Section 11 Power of inspection.
- Section 12 Relaxation of rules in special cases.
- Section 13 Act to be binding on the Government.
- Section 13A Validity of leases and licenses.
- Section 14 Protection of action taken in good faith.
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