# The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (Act 53 of 1948)
- In force from: 1949-10-25
- Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/oilfields-regulation-development-act-1948/section/1/

## Text

(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.

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