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The Petroleum Act 1881, 8 of 1881, (Rep., Act 12 of 1886)

19 sections · As amended up to 2026-08

Sections

  1. 0Section 0
  2. 1The test-apparatus is to be placed for use in a position where it is not exposed to currents of air or draughts
  3. 2The heating vessel or water-bath is filled by pouring water into the funnel until it begins to flow out
  4. 3The test-lamp is prepared for use by fitting it with a piece of flat plaited candlewick, and filling
  5. 4The bath having been raised to the proper temperature, the oil to be tested is introduced into the p
  6. 5The test-lamp is then placed in position upon the lid of the cup, the lead line or pendulum,* which
  7. 6In any case in which an offence under section thirteen or section fourteen has been committed, the convicting Magistrate may direct that
  8. 7The criminal jurisdiction under this Act shall, in the towns of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay, be exer
  9. 8Section 8
  10. 10Any officer specially authorized by name or by virtue of his office in this behalf by the Local Gove
  11. 11When any such officer has, in exercise of the powers conferred by section ten, or by purchase, obtai
  12. 12On any such testing, if it appears to the officer or other person so testing that the petroleum from
  13. 13Section 13
  14. 14Penalty for keeping, transporting, selling or exposing for sale petroleum in contravention of section 6
  15. 15Any dealer in petroleum who refuses or neglects to show to any officer authorized under section ten
  16. 16In any case in which an offence under section thirteen or section fourteen has been committed, the convicting Magistrate may direct that
  17. 17The criminal jurisdiction under this Act shall, in the towns of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay, be exer
  18. 18Section 18
  19. 19Power to apply this Act to other fluids