(1) This Act may be called the Petroleum Act, 1934. 1[(2) It extends to the whole of India 2***.] (3) It shall come into force on such date3 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

(1) This Act may be called the Petroleum Act, 1934. 1[(2) It extends to the whole of India 2***.] (3) It shall come into force on such date3 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.