# The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, Section 12: Relaxation of rules in special cases

- 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/12/

## Text

The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is in the public interest so to do, authorise in any case the granting of any 1[petroleum lease], or the working of any 2[oilfield] on terms and conditions different from those laid down in the rules made under sections 5 and 6.

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