Relaxation of rules in special cases
Section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 deals with relaxation of rules in special cases. The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is in the public interest so to do, authorise in any case the granting of any [petroleum lease], or the working of any [oilfield] on terms and conditions different from those laid down in the rules made under sections 5 and 6. The Act came into force on 25 Oct 1949.
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.
Section 12, The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (Act 53 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 12
What does Section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act deal with?
Section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act is headed "Relaxation of rules in special cases". The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is in the public interest so to do, authorise in any case the granting of any [petroleum lease], or the working of any [oilfield] on terms and conditions different from those laid down in the rules made under sections 5 and 6.
How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act 12, section 12 Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 5 (Power to make rules as respects petroleum leases), section 6 (Power to make rules as respects mineral oils development), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act come into force?
Section 12 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, cited as Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act 12, came into force on 25 Oct 1949, having been enacted on 08 Sep 1948. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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