Q5 · UPPSC current affairs · 1 October 2026 · News · Petroleum Act 1934 Decriminalisation Amendment

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Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework of the Petroleum Act, 1934:1.The Petroleum Act, 1934 is administered in technical safety matters by PESO under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).2.The proposed amendments aim to enhance prison sentences and criminal penalties for all minor technical and procedural offences.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 2 only

B 1 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the Petroleum Act, 1934 is administered in technical safety matters by PESO under DPIIT. Statement 2 is incorrect because the amendments aim to decriminalise minor technical offences by replacing criminal prosecution with civil fines, rather than enhancing prison sentences.

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