11. Power of inspection
(1)
For the purpose of ascertaining the position of the working, actual or prospective, of any [oilfield] or abandoned [oilfield] or for any other purpose mentioned in this Act or the rules made thereunder, any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf shall have the right to---
(a)
enter and inspect any [oilfield];
(b)
order the production of any document, book, register or record in the possession or power of any person having the control of, or connected with, any [oilfield];
(c)
examine any person having the control of, or connected with, any[oilfield].
(2)
Any officer authorised by the Central Government under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 15-4-2025 . Subs. by Act 6 of 2025, s. 10, for "mine" (w.e.f. 15-4-2025).