Inquiries into serious accidents with petroleum
Section 28 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 deals with inquiries into serious accidents with petroleum. The inquiry mentioned in section 176 of the [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), shall, [unless section 8 of the Coroners Act, 1871 (4 of 1871)], is applicable to the circumstances,] be held in all cases where any person has been killed by an accident which the Magistrate has reason to bel The Act came into force on 30 Mar 1937.
(1) The inquiry mentioned in section 176 of the 1[Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), shall, 2[unless section 8 of the Coroners Act, 1871 (4 of 1871)], is applicable to the circumstances,] be held in all cases where any person has been killed by an accident which the Magistrate has reason to believe was the result of the ignition of petroleum or petroleum vapour.
(2) Any Magistrate empowered to hold an inquest may also hold an inquiry under the said section into the cause of any accident which he has reason to believe was the result of the ignition of petroleum or petroleum vapour, if such accident was attended by serious injury to person or property, notwithstanding that no person was killed thereby.
(3) For the purposes of 3[sub-section (2)] a Commissioner of Police 4*** 5*** shall be deemed to be a be a Magistrate empowered to hold an inquest.
(4) The result of all inquiries held in pursuance of this section 2[and of any inquiry held by a coroner in a case to which sub-section (1) refers] shall be submitted as soon as may be to the 6[Central Government], 2[the 7[Chief Controller of Explosives]] and the State Government.]
Section 28, The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934).
Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Petroleum Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Petroleum Act is headed "Inquiries into serious accidents with petroleum". The inquiry mentioned in section 176 of the [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), shall, [unless section 8 of the Coroners Act, 1871 (4 of 1871)], is applicable to the circumstances,] be held in all cases where any person has been killed by an accident which the Magistrate has reason to bel
How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Petroleum Act?
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When did Section 28 of the Petroleum Act come into force?
Section 28 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 28, 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
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- 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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