Act 53 of 1948

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948

An Act to provide for the regulation of oilfields and for the development of mineral oil resources.

  • Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • Enacted 1948-09-08
  • 15 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement. Read
2 [Omitted.]. Read
3 Definitions. Read
4 No mining lease to be valid unless it is in accordance with this Act. Read
5 Power to make rules as respects mining leases. Read
6 Power to make rules as respects mineral development. Read
6A Royalties in respect of mineral oils. Read
7 Power to make rules for modification of existing leases. Read
8 Delegation. Read
9 Penalties. Read
10 Laying of rules and notifications. Read
11 Power of inspection. Read
12 Relaxation of rules in special cases. Read
13 Act to be binding on the Government. Read
14 Protection of action taken in good faith. Read
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