Section 3 of AEA : Section 3: General Powers Of The Central Government

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Central Government of a country decides to establish a new atomic energy plant to enhance the nation's power generation capabilities. In this context:

• The government exercises its power under Section 3(1) to develop atomic energy by setting up the plant through a government-owned corporation.
• Under Section 3(2), the government begins manufacturing nuclear fuel required for the plant.
• As per Section 3(3)(a), the government acquires a large quantity of uranium, a radioactive substance, for the plant's operation.
• Section 3(4) comes into play when the government classifies details about the uranium's source and the plant's design as "restricted information" for national security.
• The area around the new plant is declared a "prohibited area" under Section 3(5) to limit access and ensure security.
• Section 3(6) is applied to establish safety protocols for handling radioactive materials and waste disposal from the plant.
• Finally, under Section 3(7), the government lays down the infrastructure to distribute the electricity generated from the plant to the national grid.