Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948

Act ID:	194853
Act Number:	53
Enactment Date:	1948-09-08
Act Year:	1948
Short Title:	The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
Long Title:	An Act to provide for the regulation of oilfields and for the development of mineral oil resources.
Ministry:	Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Enforcement Date:	25-10-1949
Notification:	25th October, 1949 see Notification No. M-II-155 (24)-I, dated 18th October 1949, Gazette of India, Extraordinary, 1949.


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Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement. Show Related Subordinates
Section 2. [Omitted.].
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. Show Related Subordinates
Section 6. Power to make rules as respects mineral oils development. Show Related Subordinates
Section 6A. Royalties in respect of mineral oils.
Section 7. Power to make rules for modification of existing leases. Show Related Subordinates
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.


Schedule 1. THE SCHEDULE. Order Appendix Forms