India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
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Limits of operator's liability
1
Reactors having thermal power above 3600 MW
3000
2
Reactors having thermal power above 1500 MW and up to 3600 MW
1500
3
Reactors having thermal power above 750 MW and up to 1500 MW
750
4
Reactors having thermal power above 50 MW and up to 750 MW
300
Reactors having thermal power up to 150 MW, fuel cycle facilities other than spent fuel reprocessing plants and
No.
Categories of nuclear installation
(INR) in crore
5
transportation of nuclear materials
100
Rules under the SHANTI Act are currently in drafting stage and will be notified in accordance with due legislative processes, and the applications for licences from private parties will then be taken into consideration.
The framework in respect of civil liability for nuclear damage for accidents have been provided in Sec 13 & 14 of the SHANTI Act, 2025 -
The private operators shall obtain an insurance policy or other financial security or combination of both before operation of nuclear installation, covering their liability. The operator should renew the insurance policy or other financial security before the expiry of the period of validity from time to time.
The SHANTI Act specifies that the information which are regarded as "restricted information" and disclosure of such information which are detrimental to national security and public interest are exempted from disclosure. These provisions are in alignment with the RTI Act. Further, SHANTI Act provides the Regulatory Board to ensure transparency by a planned public outreach and engagement with interested party on matter related to nuclear safety without disclosing restricted information.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Prime Minister's office and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
