Section 9

Compensation for nuclear damage and its adjudication.

The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010

  • Act 38 of 2010
  • Department of Atomic Energy
About this Act

An Act to provide for civil liability for nuclear damage and prompt compensation to the victims of a nuclear incident through a no-fault liability regime channeling liability to the operator, appointment of Claims Commissioner, establishment of Nuclear Damage Claims Commission and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    (1) Whoever suffers nuclear damage shall be entitled to claim compensation in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
     (2) For the purposes of adjudicating upon claims for compensation in respect of nuclear damage, the Central Government shall, by notification, appoint one or more Claims Commissioners for such area, as may be specified in that notification.
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