12. Relaxation of rules in special cases
The Central Government may, if satisfied that it is in the public interest so to do, authorise in any case the granting of any [petroleum lease], or the working of any [oilfield] on terms and conditions different from those laid down in the rules made under sections 5 and 6.
Amendment notes (2)
- Subs w.e.f. 15-4-2025 . Subs. by Act 6 of 2025, s. 11, for "mining lease" (w.e.f. 15-4-2025).
- Subs w.e.f. 15-4-2025 . Subs. by s. 11, ibid., for "mine" (w.e.f. 15-4-2025).