The Bangladesh Petroleum Act, 1974

( ACT NO. LXIX OF 1974 )

[ 28th November, 1974 ]
An Act to provide for the exploration, development, exploitation, production, processing, refining and marketing of petroleum.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the exploration, development, exploitation, production, processing, refining and marketing of petroleum;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Right of Government to explore, etc. of Petroleum

4. Petroleum agreement

5. Power of inspection

6. Duties of persons engaged in petroleum operation

7. Land required for petroleum operation to be deemed for public purpose

8. Delegation of powers

9. Penalty

10. Indemnity

11. Power to make rules

12. Repeals