PETROLEUM (ONSHORE) ACT 1991 - SECT 6
These substances are the property of the Crown
PETROLEUM (ONSHORE) ACT 1991 - SECT 6
These substances are the property of the Crown
6 These substances are the property of the Crown
(1) All petroleum, helium and carbon dioxide existing in a natural state on or
below the surface of any land in the State is the property of the Crown, and
is taken to have been so always. No compensation is payable by the Crown for
any such petroleum, helium or carbon dioxide that was at any time vested in
any person other than the Crown.
(2) All Crown grants and leases and every
licence and other instrument of title or tenure under any Act relating to
lands of the Crown whether granted before or after the commencement of this
section, are to be regarded as containing a reservation to the Crown of all
petroleum, helium and carbon dioxide existing in a natural state on or below
the surface of the land comprised in the instrument concerned.
