Ministry : Insurance Regulatory And Development Authority (Not Applicable)

Part III-Section 4

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Extraordinary Gazette Notification on International Atomic Energy Agency Privileges]

This is an extraordinary gazette notification issued by the Government of India extending privileges and immunities to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It operationalizes key safeguards and diplomatic agreements related to civilian nuclear facilities.

Key Points

• Notification S.O. 144(E) extends UN (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947 benefits to IAEA representatives and officials in India.
• Formalizes diplomatic immunity and customs exemptions for IAEA personnel, assets, and official imports/exports.
• Implements terms agreed upon in pacts signed on 2 February 2009, effective 11 May 2009.
• Substitutes "The United Nations" and "Secretary General" with "International Atomic Energy Agency" and "Director General" in the original Act's schedule.

Summary [Notification S.O. 144(E)]

The gazette declares that the International Atomic Energy Agency and its officials are entitled to privileges and immunities equivalent to those granted to the United Nations under the 1947 Act, with specified modifications. This notification facilitates IAEA’s safeguards implementation at Indian civilian nuclear sites and reinforces bilateral nuclear cooperation frameworks.