How many sections are in The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (TORDA)?

The The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (TORDA) contains a total of 18 sections organized across 1 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter I — Full Text — 18 sections.

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What does TORDA deal with?

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948 (TORDA) is an Indian legislation enacted in 1948 passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to provide for the regulation of oilfields and for the development of mineral oil resources. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

What is the full form of TORDA?

TORDA stands for "The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948". It is an Indian legislation containing 18 sections across 1 chapters. You can read the complete TORDA bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

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S.1CRUDE OIL

S.2CASING HEAD CONDENSATE

S.3NATURAL GAS

S.4No mining lease to be valid unless it is in accordance with this Act .-(1) No mining lease shall be granted after the commencement of this Act otherwise than in accordance with the rules made under this Act

S.5Power to make rules as respects mining leases .-(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for regulating the grant of mining leases or for prohibiting the grant of such leases in respect of any [mineral oil] or in any area

S.6Power to make rules as respects mineral oils development .-(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the conservation and development of [mineral oils]

S.7Power to make rules for modification of existing leases .-(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of modifying or altering the terms and conditions of any mining lease granted prior to the commencement of this Act so as to bring such lease into conformity with the rules made under sections 5 and 6:

S.8Power to make rules regarding mining leases

S.9Penalties .-(1) Any rule made under any of the provisions of this Act may provide that any contravention thereof shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both

S.10[ Laying of rules and notifications

S.11Power of inspection .-(1) For the purpose of ascertaining the position of the working, actual or prospective, of any mine or abandoned mine or for any other purpose mentioned in this Act or the rules made thereunder, any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf shall have the right to

S.12Penalties

S.13[ Act to be binding on the Government

S.14Protection of action taken in good faith .-No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding whatever shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act

S.15Power of entry and inspection

S.16Protection of action taken in good faith

S.17Power to make rules

S.18/822 Statement of Objects and Reasons

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