A COMPREHENSIVE reform of the 1934 Aircraft Act entitled the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 has been introduced by Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, reports the Times of India.
By its own account the government has taken a significant step towards modernising India's aviation sector with the introduction of the bill.
This bill replaces the Aircraft Act of 1934, which has undergone 21 amendments over the years and aims to align the Indian aviation sector with global standards.
The proposed legislation, consisting 44 clauses, seeks to streamline regulations and foster growth in India's rapidly expanding aviation market.
The bill amplifies the powers of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), making it the primary regulatory authority in the Indian aviation sector. The DGCA will have increased jurisdiction over various aspects of civil aviation, including aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance, operations and airworthiness.
This provision establishes a dedicated body, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, to exclusively focus on aviation security matters. This separation of roles is intended to enhance the nation's security preparedness in the aviation domain.
The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for aviation security, encompassing measures such as passenger screening, baggage inspection and airport security protocols.
The central government is granted emergency powers to address critical aviation situations, enabling swift and decisive action to protect public safety.
The Aircraft Act of 1934 will be repealed, but existing regulations, rules, and orders will continue to be effective unless they conflict with the new Act.
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By its own account the government has taken a significant step towards modernising India's aviation sector with the introduction of the bill.
This bill replaces the Aircraft Act of 1934, which has undergone 21 amendments over the years and aims to align the Indian aviation sector with global standards.
The proposed legislation, consisting 44 clauses, seeks to streamline regulations and foster growth in India's rapidly expanding aviation market.
The bill amplifies the powers of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), making it the primary regulatory authority in the Indian aviation sector. The DGCA will have increased jurisdiction over various aspects of civil aviation, including aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance, operations and airworthiness.
This provision establishes a dedicated body, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, to exclusively focus on aviation security matters. This separation of roles is intended to enhance the nation's security preparedness in the aviation domain.
The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for aviation security, encompassing measures such as passenger screening, baggage inspection and airport security protocols.
The central government is granted emergency powers to address critical aviation situations, enabling swift and decisive action to protect public safety.
The Aircraft Act of 1934 will be repealed, but existing regulations, rules, and orders will continue to be effective unless they conflict with the new Act.
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