In force
The Petroleum Act, 1934
26 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- IV — SUPPLEMENTAL
- 1This Act has been extended to Berar by the Petroleum (Berar Extension) Act, 1937 (23 of 1937). All r
- 2The words "and other inflammable substances" omitted by Act 24 of 1970, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-8-1976)
- I — CONTROL OVER PETROLEUM
- 3Import, transport and storage of petroleum
- 4Rules for the import, transport and storage of petroleum
- 5Production, refining and blending of petroleum
- 6Receptacles of petroleum Class A to show a warning
- 8No licence needed for import, transport or storage of small quantities of petroleum Class A
- 9Exemptions for motor conveyances and stationary engines
- 10No licence needed by railway administration acting as carrier
- 12General power of exemption
- 13Inspection of places
- II — THE TESTING OF PETROLEUM
- 14Inspection and sampling of petroleum
- 15Standard Test Apparatus
- 16Certification of other test apparatus
- 17Testing officers
- 18Manner of test
- 19Certificate of testing
- 20Right to require re-test
- 21Power to make rules regarding tests
- 22Special rules for testing viscous or solid forms of petroleum
- III — PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
- 24Confiscation of petroleum and receptacles
- 25Jurisdiction
- 26Power of entry and search
- 28Inquiries into serious accidents with petroleum
- IV — SUPPLEMENTAL
- 29Provisions relating to rules
- 31Power to limit powers of local authorities over petroleum