# The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, Section 4: No petroleum lease to be valid unless it is in accordance with this Act

- 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/4/

## Text

4. No 1[petroleum lease] to be valid unless it is in accordance with this Act.--- (1) No 1[petroleum lease] shall be granted after the commencement of this act otherwise than in accordance with the rules made under this Act. (2) Any 1[petroleum lease] granted contrary to the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be void and of no effect.

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