Standard Test Apparatus

Q: When did Section 15 of the Petroleum Act come into force?

Section 15 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 15, came into force on 30 Mar 1937, having been enacted on 06 Sep 1934. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 30 Mar 1937 Act 30 of 1934 As on 22 Oct 2026

Act 30 of 1934 Ministry Petroleum and Natural Gas Enacted 06 Sep 1934 In force 30 Mar 1937 Cited by 1 provision

Section 15 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 deals with standard Test Apparatus. A standard apparatus for determining the [flash-point] of petroleum shall be deposited with an officer to be appointed in this behalf by the [Central Government] by notification in the Official Gazette. The Act came into force on 30 Mar 1937.

(1) A standard apparatus for determining the ²[flash-point] of petroleum shall be deposited with an officer to be appointed in this behalf by the ¹[Central Government] by notification in the Official Gazette.
(2) Such apparatus shall be engraved with the words "Standard Test Apparatus", and shall be verified and corrected from time to time and replaced when necessary, in accordance with rules under section 21.
(3) The Standard Test Apparatus shall, on payment of the prescribed fee, be open to inspection at all reasonable times by any person wishing to inspect it.
Section 15, The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

This section refers to

s. 21 Power to make rules regarding tests

Referred to by 1

s. 16 Certification of other test apparatus

Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Petroleum Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Petroleum Act is headed "Standard Test Apparatus". A standard apparatus for determining the [flash-point] of petroleum shall be deposited with an officer to be appointed in this behalf by the [Central Government] by notification in the Official Gazette.

How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Petroleum 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: Petroleum Act 1934 15, section 15 Petroleum Act 1934, section 15 of the Petroleum 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 15 of the Petroleum Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 21 (Power to make rules regarding tests), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 15 of the Petroleum Act come into force?

Section 15 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 15, came into force on 30 Mar 1937, having been enacted on 06 Sep 1934. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

23. General penalty for offences under this Act348 words
4. Rules for the import, transport and storage of petroleum317 words
21. Power to make rules regarding tests258 words
2. Definitions254 words
29. Provisions relating to rules227 words
9. Exemptions for motor conveyances and stationary engines221 words

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