Act Number: 38

Act Name: The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010

Year: 2010

Enactment Date: 2010-09-21

Long Title: 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.

Ministry: Department of Atomic Energy

Department:

Section 19: Establishment of Nuclear Damage Claims Commission.
    Where the Central Government, having regard to the injury or damage caused by a nuclear incident, is of the opinion that it is expedient in public interest that such claims for such damage be adjudicated by the Commission instead of a Claims Commissioner, it may, by notification, establish a Commission for the purpose of this Act.
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