# The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, Section 11: Power of inspection

- 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/11/

## Text

(1) For the purpose of ascertaining the position of the working, actual or prospective, of any 1[oilfield] or abandoned 1[oilfield] or for any other purpose mentioned in this Act or the rules made thereunder, any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf shall have the right to--- (a) enter and inspect any 1[oilfield]; (b) order the production of any document, book, register or record in the possession or power of any person having the control of, or connected with, any 1[oilfield]; (c) examine any person having the control of, or connected with, any1[oilfield]. (2) Any officer authorised by the Central Government under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

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