(a) whether several global atomic energy companies have
registered their protest against the Nuclear Liability Law of India;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for opposing the
said Law;
(c) whether in view of the said protests, the Government has taken
any decision to enforce rules relating to the said Law; and
(d) if so, the details of the said rules in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND
IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) & (b) Following the passage of the Civil Liability for Nuclear
Damage Act, 2010, some potential suppliers have raised certain issues
mainly relating to application of `operators right of recourse` as provided
in Section 17 and ‘Act to be in addition to any other law’ as provided
in Section 46 of the Act.
(c) & (d) The Government is taking necessary action to implement
India`s nuclear energy programme, including nuclear power projects in
technical cooperation with other countries on the basis of the Civil Liability
for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010. The Government is also in the process of
framing rules as provided under the said Act.