Section 1 in The Oilfields (Regulation And Development) Act, 1948
1. Short title, extent and commencement .-(1) This Act may be called The [Oilfields] (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948.
(2)[ It extends to the whole of India ] [Substituted by A.O. 1950. ][* * *] [ The words " except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 67 of 1957, Section 32 and Schedule III (w.e.f. 1.6.1958).].(3)It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
