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The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010

The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 Bill to provide for civil liability for nuclear damage, appointment of claims commissioner, establishment of nuclear damage claims commission and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on May 7, 2010. The main features of the Bill are: It defines nuclear incidents and nuclear damage, nuclear fuel, material and nuclear installations, and also operators of nuclear installations. It lays down who will be liable for nuclear damage, and the financial limit of the liability for a nuclear incident. It creates authorities who will assess claims and distribute compensation in cases of nuclear damage. It also specifies who can claim compensation for nuclear damage, and how compensation can be claimed and distributed. It specifies penalties for not complying with the provisions of the Bill, or any directions issued under it.

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