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Preamble

Preamble WHEREAS it is expedient to apply the Petroleum Act, 1934, to the Chittagong Hill-tracts; AND WHEREAS by clause (3) of Article 103 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the [Government] is empowered to make regulations for the peace and good Government of any area in which is for the time being and excluded area; NOW, THEREFORE, the [Government] in exercise of the said power and all other powers enabling him in that behalf, is pleased to make the following Regulation, namely:-

1. 1. The word "Government" was replaced, for the words "Governor" by Article 9 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President's Order No. 48 of 1972).
2. 2. The word "Government" was replaced, for the words "Governor of East Bengal" by Article 9 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President's Order No. 48 of 1972).