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Section 10

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear for Transforming India Act, 2025Act · 2025

Not in force. The source records this instrument as enacted but not brought into force. It is published for reference.

(1) Any person who has been granted licence or safety authorisation shall––

(a) not undertake any activity other than the purpose for which licence or safety authorisation is granted;

(b) handle the prescribed substance or radioactive substance or operate the prescribed equipment or radiation generating equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the licence or safety authorisation and subject to such safeguards, if any, provided in the purchase agreement.

(2) Any employer of a facility, occupier of a factory, owner of a mine or any other person in possession of radioactive substance or radiation generating equipment shall have the prime responsibility for the safety, security and safeguards and shall comply with such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, every person who has been granted a licence or safety authorisation under this Act, shall—

(a) comply with the terms and conditions of the licence and safety authorisation and the rules, regulations, orders and regulatory documents issued under this Act in respect of safety, security and safeguards, quality assurance and control, radioactive waste management, decommissioning of the facilities, and maintaining design support throughout the life time of the facility or mine;

(b) maintain such books of account or other documents or records as the Central Government or the Board may require;

(c) furnish such periodic returns and reports to the Central Government or the Board, as may be required;

(d) provide access and necessary infrastructure to the authorised representatives of the Central Government and the Board including their resident officers and employees at site, for the conduct of inspection and investigations;

(e) maintain sufficient financial security, in such manner as may be prescribed,—

(i) to ensure safe disposal of radioactive substances and decommissioning of the facility or mine; and

(ii) for settlement of claims for compensation arising from any injury, loss or damage, other than nuclear damage, caused by radiation or radioactive contamination either at the facility or mine or in the surrounding areas or during transportation.

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ActThe Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear for Transforming India Act, 2025
Section10
StatusEnacted but not brought into force

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