Manner of test

Q: When did Section 18 of the Petroleum Act come into force?

Section 18 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 18, 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 21 Oct 2026

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

Section 18 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 deals with manner of test. All tests of petroleum made under this Act shall be made with a test apparatus in respect of which there is valid certificate under section 16, shall have due regard to any correction specified in that certificate, and shall be carried out in accordance with rules made under section 21. The Act came into force on 30 Mar 1937.

All tests of petroleum made under this Act shall be made with a test apparatus in respect of which there is valid certificate under section 16, shall have due regard to any correction specified in that certificate, and shall be carried out in accordance with rules made under section 21.
Section 18, The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934).

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Questions about Section 18

What does Section 18 of the Petroleum Act deal with?

Section 18 of the Petroleum Act is headed "Manner of test". All tests of petroleum made under this Act shall be made with a test apparatus in respect of which there is valid certificate under section 16, shall have due regard to any correction specified in that certificate, and shall be carried out in accordance with rules made under section 21.

How do I find court cases under Section 18 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 18, section 18 Petroleum Act 1934, section 18 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 18 of the Petroleum Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 16 (Certification of other test apparatus), section 21 (Power to make rules regarding tests), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 18 of the Petroleum Act come into force?

Section 18 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 18, 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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