While in most advanced countries the private sector is actively involved in nuclear power generation, in India it is controlled entirely by the government. The state-owned Nuclear Power Corporation is the sole producer of nuclear power in India. Since the Bill seemingly does not provide for any liability on equipment suppliers, like France's Areva or America's Westinghouse, the entire compensation will have to be borne by the Indian government. In short, the taxpayer will end up footing the entire bill of any nuclear accident.
Can't calculate damages
It is impossible to put a value to human life. It is equally impossible to correctly measure the loss from damage to environment and livelihoods. Since the power of determining the damage will rest with the government, it may be tempted to value it lower to keep its liability low.
Future generations
Radiation affects subsequent generations of victims. The Bill in its current form limits claims to 10 years. Such a short limit to liability claims is unjust. In Germany, claims can go beyond 10 years but those filed before that period will have priority. For loss of life and injury, claims have to be filed within 30 years in South Korea, the Netherlands and Romania.
