Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024:
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak is set to replace the British Era Aircraft Act 1934
- The Act has been amended multiple times to enhance safety, and oversight, and align with international conventions, creating ambiguities and confusion for stakeholders.
Important Provisions:
- Revised Aircraft Definition: Balloons and gliders were removed from the definition.
Empowerment for Rule-Making: - The Central Government is empowered to make rules to implement international civil aviation conventions.
- Examples include the Chicago Convention (1944) and the International Telecommunication Convention (1932).
- Increased powers for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
- Enhanced authority for the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
- Greater powers for the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
- The Central Government is empowered to issue orders in emergencies for public safety, such as detaining aircraft.
- License and Certification Management: Central Government can suspend, cancel, or restrict licenses or certifications with a hearing opportunity for affected parties.
- Appeal Process: Introduction of a second appeal between the initial appeal and final appeal to the Secretary, MoCA.
