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The Petroleum Act, 1934

Receptacles of petroleum Class A to show a warning

In force From 30 Mar 1937 Act 30 of 1934 As on 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 6 of the Petroleum Act, 1934 deals with receptacles of petroleum Class A to show a warning. All receptacles containing [petroleum Class A] shall have a stamped, embossed, painted or printed warning, either on the receptacle itself or, where that is impracticable, displayed near the receptacle, exhibiting in conspicuous characters the words "Petrol" or "Motor Spirit", or an equivalent warni The Act came into force on 30 Mar 1937.

All receptacles containing 1[petroleum Class A] shall have a stamped, embossed, painted or printed warning, either on the receptacle itself or, where that is impracticable, displayed near the receptacle, exhibiting in conspicuous characters the words "Petrol" or "Motor Spirit", or an equivalent warning of the dangerous nature of the petroleum:

Provided that this section shall not apply to--

(a) any securely stoppered glass, stoneware or metal receptacle of less than 2[ten litres] capacity containing 1[petroleum Class A] which is not for sale, or

(b) a tank incorporated in a motor conveyance, or attached to an internal combustion engine, and containing petroleum intended to be used to generate motive power for the motor conveyance or engine, or

(c) a pipe-line for the transport of petroleum, or

(d) any tank which is wholly underground, or

(e) any class of receptacles which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt from the operation of this section.

Section 6, The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934).

Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Petroleum Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Petroleum Act is headed "Receptacles of petroleum Class A to show a warning". All receptacles containing [petroleum Class A] shall have a stamped, embossed, painted or printed warning, either on the receptacle itself or, where that is impracticable, displayed near the receptacle, exhibiting in conspicuous characters the words "Petrol" or "Motor Spirit", or an equivalent warni

How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Petroleum Act 1934, section 6 of the Petroleum Act. People searching for it also type petroleum industry act no 6 2021. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 6 of the Petroleum Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Petroleum Act, cited as Petroleum Act 1934 6, 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.

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