Right to require re-test
Section 20 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 deals with right to require re-test. The owner of any petroleum, or his agent, who is dissatisfied with the result of the test of the petroleum may, within seven days from the date on which he received intimation of the result of the test, apply to the officer empowered under section 14 to have fresh samples of the petroleum taken and The Act came into force on 30 Mar 1937.
(1) The owner of any petroleum, or his agent, who is dissatisfied with the result of the test of the petroleum may, within seven days from the date on which he received intimation of the result of the test, apply to the officer empowered under section 14 to have fresh samples of the petroleum taken and tested.
(2) On such application and on payment of the prescribed fee, fresh samples of the petroleum shall be taken in the presence of such owner or agent or person deputed by him, and shall be tested in the presence of such owner or agent or person deputed by him.
(3) If, on such re-test, it appears that the original test was erroneous the testing officer shall cancel the original certificate granted under section 19, shall make out a fresh certificate, and shall furnish the owner of the petroleum, or his agent, with a certified copy thereof, free of charge.
Section 20, The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934).
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Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Petroleum Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Petroleum Act is headed "Right to require re-test". The owner of any petroleum, or his agent, who is dissatisfied with the result of the test of the petroleum may, within seven days from the date on which he received intimation of the result of the test, apply to the officer empowered under section 14 to have fresh samples of the petroleum taken and
How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Petroleum Act 1934, section 20 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 20 of the Petroleum Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 14 (Inspection and sampling of petroleum), section 19 (Certificate of testing), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 20 of the Petroleum Act come into force?
Section 20 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 20, 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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