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Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act No. 33 of 1962).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1962 (1987)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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