Atomic Energy Act, 1962
4. Notification of discovery of uranium
or thorium
(1) Every person who, whether
before or after the commencement of this Act, has discovered or discovers that
uranium or thorium occurs at any place in India shall, within three months
after the date of commencement of this Act or after the discovery, whichever is
later, report the discovery in writing to the Central Government or to any
person or authorized by the Central Government in this behalf.
(2) Every person who
has reason to believe that uranium or thorium occurs at any place in India
shall, without delay, send intimation of such belief and the reasons therefor to the Central Government or to any such person or
authority as aforesaid.