Act 33 of 1962

The Atomic Energy Act, 1962

An Act to provide for the development, control and use of atomic energy for the welfare of the people of India and for other peaceful purposes and for matters connected therewith.

  • Department of Atomic Energy
  • Enacted 1962-09-15
  • 33 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement. Read
2 Definitions and interpretation. Read
3 General powers of the Central Government. Read
4 Notification of discovery of uranium or thorium. Read
5 Control over mining or concentration of substances containing uranium. Read
6 Disposal of uranium. Read
7 Powers to obtain information regarding materials, plant or processes. Read
8 Powers of entry and inspection. Read
9 Power to do work for discovering minerals. Read
10 Compulsory acquisition of rights to work minerals. Read
11 Compulsory acquisition of prescribed substances, minerals and plants. Read
11A Removal of doubts. Read
12 Compensation in case of compulsory acquisition of a mine. Read
13 Novation of certain contracts. Read
14 Control over production and use of atomic energy. Read
15 Requisitioning of any substance for extracting uranium or plutonium. Read
16 Control over radioactive substances. Read
17 Special provisions as to safety. Read
18 Restriction on disclosure of information. Read
19 Prevention of entry into prohibited areas. Read
20 Special Provisions as to inventions. Read
21 Principles relating to payment of compensation. Read
22 Special provisions as to electricity. Read
23 Administration of Factories Act, 1948. Read
24 Offences and penalties. Read
25 Offences by companies. Read
26 Cognizance of offences. Read
27 Delegation of powers. Read
28 Effect of other lawsRead
29 Protection of action taken in good faith.Read
30 Power to make rules.Read
31 Act binding on Government.Read
32 Repealed.Read
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