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  • Aug 01, 2024
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INTRODUCTION OF NEW AVIATION BILL

Why in the news?

  • Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu introduced the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024.
  • The bill aims to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act of 1934.
  • It seeks to remove ambiguities, address redundancies, and enhance ease of doing business.
source:theeconomictimes

Key Provisions and Opposition

  • Regulates aircraft design and manufacturing, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
  • Enhances the Central government’s authority in aviation matters, including issuing emergency orders.
  • Opposition members questioned the bill’s Hindi nomenclature; Naidu clarified it’s constitutionally compliant.
  • Experts argue the new bill isn’t significantly different from the 1934 Act.
About the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020:

  • Introduction: Introduced by Minister of State for Civil Aviation on February 4, 2020.
  • Authorities: Converts DGCA, BCAS, and AAIB into statutory bodies with Directors General appointed by the center.
  • Central Powers: Expands central rule-making to include air navigation services; allows BCAS to issue directions.
  • Adjudicating Officers: Designated officers to adjudicate penalties; appeals within 30 days.
  • Offences and Penalties: Increases fines from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore for various offences; central government can cancel licenses.
  • Compounding Offences: Allows for certain offences to be compounded, except repeat offences.