Testing officers
Section 17 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 deals with testing officers. The [Central Government] may authorise any officer by name or by virtue of office to test petroleum of which samples have been taken under this Act, or which may have been submitted to him for test by any person, and to grant certificates of the results of such tests. The Act came into force on 30 Mar 1937.
The 1[Central Government] may authorise any officer by name or by virtue of office to test petroleum of which samples have been taken under this Act, or which may have been submitted to him for test by any person, and to grant certificates of the results of such tests.
Section 17, The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Petroleum Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Petroleum Act is headed "Testing officers". The [Central Government] may authorise any officer by name or by virtue of office to test petroleum of which samples have been taken under this Act, or which may have been submitted to him for test by any person, and to grant certificates of the results of such tests.
How do I find court cases under Section 17 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 17, section 17 Petroleum Act 1934, section 17 of the Petroleum Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 17 of the Petroleum Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 17, 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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