The Petroleum Act, 1886, 12 of 1886, (Rep., Act 8 of 1899)

Section 15. Any person who, in contravention of this Act or of any rules made under this Act, imports, possesses

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

15. Any person who, in contravention of this Act or of any rules made under this Act, imports, possesses or transports any petroleum, and any person who otherwise contravenes any such rules or any condition contained in a license granted under this Act, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code