Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act No. 33 of 1962). Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 1962 (1987) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the development, control and use of atomic energy for the welfare of the people of India and for other peaceful purposes and for matters connected therewith. Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Nuclear energy Energy conservation/energy production Offences/penalties Hazardous waste Exploration Liability/compensation Minerals Mining Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the development, control, supervision and licensing of the production, application and use of atomic energy. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in References - Legislation Implemented by Atomic Energy Rules (Control of Irradiation of Food), 1996. Legislation | India | 1996 Keyword: Nuclear energy, Hazardous waste, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Certification, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Toxicity/poisoning, Treated food Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Atomic Energy (Amendment) Act, 2015 Legislation | India | 2015 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX