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Section 1 of The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
- (1)This Act may be called The1[Oilfields] (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948. 2[(2) It extends to the whole of India3***].
- (3)it shall come into force on such date4 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
Summary
- The official name of this law is The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948.
- This law applies to the entire territory of India.
- The Central Government decides when the law starts by publishing a notice in the Official Gazette.
Practical examples
1A law student in Delhi looks up the correct name of the infrastructure statute to cite in her paper. She finds Section 1 and correctly writes "The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948."
2An oil company wants to know if they have to follow these rules for a project in a remote part of India. They check Section 1 and see that the Act extends to the "whole of India," meaning they are definitely covered.
FAQ
1. What is the shorter name for this Act?
It is officially called The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the official name of the law as stated in Section 1 of The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948?
Q2.According to Section 1 of The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, how far does this law extend?
Q3.Under Section 1 of The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, how is the commencement date determined?
Q4.Based on footnote 8 in Section 1 of The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, when did the Act actually come into force?
Q5.If an oilfield is located in Pondicherry, does The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, apply there?