THE OILFIELDS (REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT) ACT, 1948

ACT NO. 53 OF 1948 · Enacted [8th September, 1948.] · 15 sections

Section 1.Short title, extent and commencement.

Section 2.[Omitted.].

Section 3.Definitions.

Section 4.No mining lease to be valid unless it is in accordance with this Act.

Section 5.Power to make rules as respects mining leases.

Section 6.Power to make rules as respects mineral 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 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 14.Protection of action taken in good faith.