Act to be binding on the Government

In force From 25 Oct 1949 Act 53 of 1948 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 53 of 1948 Ministry Petroleum and Natural Gas Enacted 08 Sep 1948 In force 25 Oct 1949

Section 13 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 deals with act to be binding on the Government. The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.] The Act came into force on 25 Oct 1949.

¹[13. Act to be binding on the Government.--The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.]
Section 13, The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (Act 53 of 1948).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act is headed "Act to be binding on the Government". [13. Act to be binding on the Government.--The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.]

How do I find court cases under Section 13 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 13, section 13 Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, section 13 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.

When did Section 13 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, cited as Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act 13, 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.

Other sections of this Act

6. Power to make rules as respects mineral oils development563 words
6A. Royalties in respect of mineral oils378 words
5. Power to make rules as respects petroleum leases326 words
3. Definitions259 words
7. Power to make rules for modification of existing leases198 words
9A. Adjudication170 words

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