Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act (Act No. 19 of 2006). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board to regulate the refining, processing, storage, transportation, distribution, marketing and sale of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas excluding production of crude oil and natural gas so as to protect the interests of consumers and entities engaged in specified activities relating to petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas and to ensure uninterrupted and adequate supply of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas in all parts of the country and to promote competitive markets and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Energy Keyword Natural gas Oil Institution Energy conservation/energy production Transport/storage International trade Dispute settlement Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board as a body corporate and defines its powers and functions. Functions of the board include: registering entities engaged in refining, processing, transportation, marketing, import and export, etc. of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas; protecting the interests of consumers; levying fees and other charges; laying down technical and safety standards. For the purpose of the Act a Petroleum and Natural Full text English Website www.lexadin.nl