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Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024
{Indian Aircraft Act, 2024}
Parliament of India
  • An Act to provide for regulation and control of the design, manufacture, maintenance, possession, use, operation, sale, export and import of aircraft and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
CitationAct No. 16 of 2024
Territorial extentIndia
Passed byLok Sabha
Passed9 August 2024
Passed byRajya Sabha
Passed5 December 2024
Assented to byPresident of India
Assented to11 December 2024
Commenced1 January 2025
Legislative history
First chamber: Lok Sabha
Bill titleBharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
Bill citationBill No. 74 of 2024
Introduced byKinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu Minister of Civil Aviation
Introduced31 July 2024
Repeals
The Aircraft Act, 1934
Status: In force

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 (IAST: Bhāratīya Vāyuyān Adhiniyam; lit. 'Indian Aircraft Act, 2024') is an Act of the Parliament of India. This Act provides for regulation and control of the design, manufacture, maintenance, possession, use, operation, sale, export and import of aircraft and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.[1][2][3]

This Act replaced the Aircraft Act, 1934.

Timeline

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  • On 31 July 2024, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was introduced in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India.[4]
  • On 9 August 2024, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was passed by Lok Sabha.
  • On 5 December 2024, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 was introduced in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.[5]
  • On 5 December 2024, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 was passed by Rajya Sabha.[5]
  • On 11 December 2024, the President of India has given assent to the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 making it the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024.

The Act

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The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 is divided into eight chapters, each addressing a distinct aspect of civil aviation governance in India. The structure reflects a shift toward modern regulatory practices, replacing the older Aircraft Act of 1934.

  • Chapter I – Preliminary Introduces the Act, defines key terms, and lays out its scope and applicability.
  • Chapter II – Regulation of Civil Aviation Details the powers of the Central Government and DGCA in overseeing aviation activities, including licensing and operational standards.
  • Chapter III – Aircraft Operations Covers registration, airworthiness, and operational requirements for aircraft flying in Indian airspace.
  • Chapter IV – Licensing of Personnel Specifies the qualifications and licensing procedures for pilots, engineers, and other aviation professionals.
  • Chapter V – Aerodrome and Navigation Services Regulates the setup and functioning of airports and air navigation infrastructure.
  • Chapter VI – Safety and Security Focuses on aviation safety, accident investigations, and security protocols.
  • Chapter VII – Enforcement and Penalties Lists offenses and penalties, and outlines enforcement mechanisms including inspections and adjudication.
  • Chapter VIII – Miscellaneous Includes transitional provisions, rule-making powers, and repeal clauses.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Centre to introduce 6 new bills for Parliament Monsoon Session". India Today. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ^ PTI (19 July 2024). "Monsoon Session of Parliament: Government lists six new Bills; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constitutes BAC". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Govt tables Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 to replace Aircraft Act 1934". The Times of India. 31 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak: Centre introduce bill in LS to replace 90-year-old Aircraft Act". The Times of India. 31 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b Chandra, Jagriti (5 December 2024). "Parliament passes Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  6. ^ https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov-portal/?baseLocale=en_US?page=jsp/dgca/InventoryList/RegulationGuidance/Rules/Bharatiya%20Vayuyan%20Adhiniyam%202024.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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