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Section 22 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010

The salary and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service, including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits, of the Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that no salary, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson or other Members shall be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.

Summary

The salaries and allowances payable to the Chairperson and other Members are prescribed by rules made under the Act.
Other terms and conditions of service, including pension, gratuity, and other retirement benefits, are also prescribed by rules.
The salary, allowances, and other service conditions of the Chairperson or Members cannot be changed to their disadvantage after they have been appointed.
This ensures that their financial compensation and benefits remain protected during their entire term of office.

Practical examples

1In June 2026, Ms. Priya Sharma is appointed as a Member of the Commission with a prescribed salary and specific allowances set by the Central Government. In 2028, due to national financial difficulties, the government attempts to reduce the monthly allowances of all sitting commission members. Under Section 22, the government cannot reduce Priya's allowances because her terms of service cannot be varied to her disadvantage after her appointment.

2Dr. Anil Verma is appointed as Chairperson of the Commission. His retirement benefits, including gratuity, are governed by the rules active at the time of his appointment. If the Central Government later amends the rules to decrease the gratuity rate for future officers, this change cannot be applied to Anil, as doing so would vary his terms of service to his disadvantage.

FAQ

1. Who determines the salary and allowances of the Chairperson and other Members?

The salary, allowances, and other terms of service are prescribed by rules made under the Act by the Central Government.

2. Does this protection apply to both the Chairperson and the other Members?

Yes, the protection against disadvantageous changes applies equally to the Chairperson and all other Members of the Commission.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 22 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, how are the salary, allowances, and other terms of service for the Chairperson and other Members determined?

Q2.Under Section 22 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, which of the following benefits are explicitly listed as part of the terms and conditions of service that are to be prescribed?

Q3.Under the proviso to Section 22 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, what restriction is placed on altering the salary, allowances, and terms of service of the Chairperson or Members?

Q4.Under Section 22 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, if the Central Government introduces a general pay cut for public officials, how does this affect a sitting Member of the Commission?

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