Question : EXEMPTION TO RUSSIAN NPP SUPPLIERS

(a) whether the Government has examined and taken any decision to waive its legal right to claim damages against the Russian suppliers of Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) for units 3 & 4 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether this exemption from Nuclear Liability Act will be given to other suppliers than Russia; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY) :

(a)to(d) Matter is under consideration of the Government.