The Petroleum Act, 1934 - Bare Act - Edition 2026 | Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd.

OVERVIEW

Commercial's The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934) is an essential legal bare act published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd.. Engineered to serve as a reliable desk reference for energy lawyers, corporate advisors, compliance officers, and judicial service aspirants across India, this volume provides the complete statutory text enhanced with practical, section-wise short comments.

This latest edition 2026 handbook integrates key allied statutes and updated regulatory frameworks, including The Petroleum Rules 2002 (as amended by the Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2024 vide GSR 154(E)), The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act 1962, the 1963 Rules, and The Inflammable Substances Act 1952. Serving as an invaluable study guide for judiciary exam preparation, PSU law officer tests, and corporate compliance audits, it offers immense practical utility for law students India, advocates, and regulatory specialists.

Whether handling land acquisition disputes for pipeline infrastructure, advising oil and gas corporations on safety compliance, or researching statutory penalties, this compact Bare Act delivers precise legal text for rapid courtroom and academic reference.

KEY FEATURES

• Publisher: Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with lexlegis.ai.

• Edition Year: 2026 Edition, updated with recent statutory amendments through 2024/2025.

• Binding Type: Portable Paperback format with a flexible cover for easy handling in courts, offices, and exam halls.

• 2024 Rules Included: Includes The Petroleum Rules, 2002 as amended by the Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

• Pipeline Legislation: Features complete text of The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 and Rules, 1963.

• Short Comments: Section-wise practical short comments and judicial interpretations for rapid statutory understanding.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• The Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act 30 of 1934): Complete principal Act covering the import, transport, storage, production, refining, and blending of petroleum.

• The Petroleum Rules, 2002: Updated rules including amendments up to GSR 154(E), dt. 4-3-2024 (w.e.f. 4-3-2024).

• The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962: Provisions governing the acquisition of right of user in land for laying pipelines (amended by Act 9 of 2012).

• The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Rules, 1963: Operational and procedural rules governing pipeline land rights and compensation.

• The Inflammable Substances Act, 1952: Related statutory provisions regulating dangerous and inflammable liquids.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Advocates & Energy Litigators: Corporate lawyers and practitioners handling oil, gas, energy, and infrastructure litigation.

• Judiciary & PSU Exam Aspirants: Candidates preparing for Judicial Services, Law Officer, and legal consultant exams in energy PSUs (IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, ONGC).

• Law Students India: LL.B. and LL.M. students specializing in Energy Law, Environmental Law, and Corporate Compliance.

• Corporate Compliance Officers: In-house legal counsel and safety managers in petroleum, chemical, and pipeline enterprises.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• All-in-One Energy Law Compendium: Consolidates five critical acts and rules governing petroleum and pipeline transport into one volume.

• Updated with 2024 Amendments: Incorporates the latest Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2024 for 100% compliant legal research.

• Lightweight & Portable: Compact paperback design for seamless transport to court arguments, field audits, and exams.

• Trusted Publisher Quality: Produced by Commercial Law Publishers, widely relied upon for error-free statutory texts.

PRODUCT DETAILS

BENEFITS

• Instant Statutory Reference: Rapidly locate relevant sections, rules, and penalties during court proceedings and legal drafting.

• Ace Competitive Exams: Master oil, gas, and energy legislation to answer targeted questions in judicial and PSU exams.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Help clients avoid statutory violations in petroleum storage, transport, and pipeline land acquisition.

CALL TO ACTION

Stay ahead in energy and petroleum law compliance! Order your copy of Commercial's The Petroleum Act 1934 Bare Act (2026 Edition) from Law Pustak today for fast nationwide delivery across India.