Section 17
Emergency pipeline works
of Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984
Pipeline works which are requisite to put an end to existing danger or to prevent imminent danger to life and property or to prevent serious interruption of the conveyance of petroleum by pipeline may be executed without authorization under section 16:
Provided that the Minister is notified of such works within twenty-four hours of the commencement of works and a copy of the map showing the route of the pipeline works and details of such works are submitted to the Minister as soon as practicable.
(2)
Where the Minister is satisfied that the pipeline works executed pursuant to this section do not meet the safety measures and standards enforceable under this Act and regulations made thereunder or the route taken is not conducive to the safety of life or property, he may require rectification of the same within such time as may be specified by him in writing.