Special rules for testing viscous or solid forms of petroleum
Section 22 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 deals with special rules for testing viscous or solid forms of petroleum. The [Central Government] may also make rules providing specially for the testing of any form of petroleum which is viscous or solid or contains sediment or thickening ingredients, and such rules may modify or supplement any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules made under section 21 in o The Act came into force on 30 Mar 1937.
The 1[Central Government] may also make rules providing specially for the testing of any form of petroleum which is viscous or solid or contains sediment or thickening ingredients, and such rules may modify or supplement any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules made under section 21 in order to adapt them to the special needs of such tests.
Section 22, The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934).
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Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Petroleum Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Petroleum Act is headed "Special rules for testing viscous or solid forms of petroleum". The [Central Government] may also make rules providing specially for the testing of any form of petroleum which is viscous or solid or contains sediment or thickening ingredients, and such rules may modify or supplement any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules made under section 21 in o
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Petroleum Act 1934, section 22 of the Petroleum Act. People searching for it also type petroleum act 13 22. 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 22 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. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 4: most recently The Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (2024), then The Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2019 (2019), and 2 more.
When did Section 22 of the Petroleum Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 22, 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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