Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
7. Liability of
Central Government. –
1.
The
Central Government shall be liable for nuclear damage in respect of a nuclear
incident, --
a.
where
the liability exceeds the amount of liability of an operator specified under
sub-section (2) of section 6, to the extent such liability exceeds such
liability of the operator;
b.
occurring
in a nuclear installation owned by it; and
c.
occurring
on account of causes specified in clauses (i) and (ii) of sub-section (1) of
section 5:
Provided that the Central Government may, by
notification, assume full liability for a nuclear installation not operated by
it if it is of the opinion that it is necessary in public interest.
1.
2.
For
the purpose of meeting part of its liability under clause (a) or clause (c) of
sub-section (1), the Central Government may establish a fund to be called the
Nuclear Liability Fund by charging such amount of levy from the operators, in
such manner, as may be prescribed.