Petroleum Act, 1934 alongwith Rules, 2002

This edition of The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934) is presented along with The Petroleum Rules, 2002 (as amended by The Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide G.S.R. 628(E), dated 27-9-2021, w.e.f. 27-9-2021), The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (as amended by Act 6 of 2012, dated 21-12-2011, w.e.f. 3-3-2012 vide S.O. 357(E), dated 1-3-2012), The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Rules, 1963, and The Inflammable Substances Act, 1952. This compilation serves as a complete and authoritative legal reference for the regulation, storage, transport, and handling of petroleum and related substances in India.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for statutory referencing, compliance, and academic purposes. It ensures direct access to the complete legislative and procedural framework governing petroleum operations and the acquisition of land rights for petroleum infrastructure.

The content spans the full scope of the Act and allied laws, including:

• Classification of petroleum into classes based on flash point and associated safety requirements

• Licensing and regulation of import, transport, storage, production, and refining of petroleum

• Safety measures for transport of petroleum by road, rail, pipelines, and other means

• Provisions for inspection, testing, and seizure of petroleum in case of violations

• The Petroleum Rules, 2002 detailing licensing procedures, safety standards, and technical requirements

• Acquisition of right of user in land for laying petroleum and mineral pipelines under the 1962 Act and 1963 Rules

• Provisions relating to compensation for landowners and resolution of disputes

• Regulation of inflammable substances under the 1952 Act

• Penal provisions for contravention of safety and licensing requirements

• Rule-making powers of the Central Government for petroleum regulation

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Oil and gas industry professionals and compliance officers

• Legal practitioners and consultants specialising in energy law

• Government officials in petroleum regulation, safety, and land acquisition

• Infrastructure companies engaged in laying petroleum pipelines

• Academicians and students of energy, infrastructure, and environmental law

Whether used in corporate compliance, government regulation, or academic research, this edition delivers the full legislative authority of The Petroleum Act, 1934 and its allied laws, as applicable in 2024.