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 45: Exemption from application of this Act.
    The Central Government may, by notification, exempt any nuclear installation from the application of this Act where, having regard to small quantity of nuclear material, it is of the opinion that the risk involved is insignificant.
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