The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948

Section 12. Relaxation of rules in special cases

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

12. Relaxation of rules in special cases. —The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is in the public interest so to do, authorise in any case the granting of any[[5]] [petroleum lease], or the working of any[6] [oilfield] on terms and conditions different from those laid down in the rules made under sections 5 and 6. public interest so to do, authorise in any case the granting of any[[5]] [petroleum lease], or the working of

Source: India Code