Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
8. Operator to
maintain insurance or financial securities. –
1.
The
operator shall, before he begins operation of his nuclear installation, take
out insurance policy or such other financial security or combination of both,
covering his liability under sub-section (2) of section 6, in such manner as
may be prescribed.
2.
The
operator shall from time to time renew the insurance policy or other financial
security referred to in sub-section (1), before the expiry of the period of
validity thereof.
3.
The
provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall not apply to a nuclear
installation owned by the Central Government.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this
section, "financial security" means a contract of indemnity or
guarantee, or shares or bonds or such instrument as may be prescribed or any
combination thereof.