(1) A person may carry out research, development, design and innovation in matters related to nuclear energy and radiation for the peaceful use except for the activities exclusively reserved for Central Government under sub-section (5) of section 3 or has national security implications.
(2) While carrying out the activities under sub-section (1), adequate safety and security shall be ensured to protect the persons, public and the environment.
Suspension or cancellation, etc., of licence or safety authorisation.
Exemption of research, development and innovation activities from licence.
12 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [Part II— 12 Duties of persons granted licence or safety authorisation and other persons.
Liability of operator of nuclear installation.
(3) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Central Government from permitting, subject to such conditions as it may deem fit to impose, the use of small quantities of prescribed substance as may be determined by the Central Government to be necessary for the conduct of research under this section.
CHAPTER III DUTIES AND LIABILITIES