BusinessDraft Petroleum Bill Proposes Rs 25 Crore Fine and Jail for Unlicensed Operations
The draft Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes strict penalties for unlicensed petroleum operations, including fines up to Rs 25 crore and imprisonment up to 10 years for serious offences. Minor licence breaches may face civil penalties, with fines starting at Rs 2.5 crore. The bill aims to strengthen enforcement and has been released for public consultation by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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