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Section 7 of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024

(1)The Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau constituted under the Aircraft Act, 1934 (22 of 1934) shall be deemed to have been constituted under this Act, which shall be headed by an officer designated as the Director General of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau appointed in this behalf by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette.
(2)The Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau shall be responsible for carrying out the functions in respect of matters relating to investigation of aircraft accidents or incidents specified in this Act or the rules made thereunder.
(3)The administration of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau shall vest in the Director General of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau.
(4)The Central Government may, by an order published in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by the Director General of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau may also be exercisable by any other officer or authority specially empowered in this behalf by the Central Government.

Summary

This section officially recognizes and continues the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau under the new aviation law.
The Bureau is headed by a Director General who is appointed by the Central Government through an official Gazette notification, which is the government's official public record.
The Bureau has the sole responsibility of carrying out investigations of aircraft accidents and incidents.
While administrative power rests with the Director General, the Central Government can authorize other officers to exercise these powers through an official notification.

Practical examples

1A small private airplane crashes near a rural runway in Haryana. The Director General of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau, Alok, appoints a senior investigator to lead the team, secure the debris, and write the official accident report.

2Due to an increase in regional air traffic, the government decides to delegate accident investigation powers to regional heads. Under Section 7, they publish a Gazette notification authorizing a regional director, Meera, to exercise the investigative powers of the Director General in the southern states.

FAQ

1. Who has administrative control of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau under Section 7 of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024?

Under Section 7 of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, the administration of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau vests in the Director General of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau.

2. How is the head of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau appointed under Section 7 of the 2024 Vayuyan Act?

Under Section 7 of the 2024 Act, the Director General of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau is appointed by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette.

3. What is the main responsibility of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau under the 2024 Indian aviation law?

Under Section 7 of the 2024 Indian aviation law, the Bureau is responsible for carrying out the functions relating to the investigation of aircraft accidents or incidents specified in the Act or rules.

4. Can the Central Government authorize other officers to use the powers of the Accident Bureau's head under Section 7 of the 2024 Act?

Yes, under Section 7 of the 2024 Act, the Central Government can publish an order in the Official Gazette directing that any power of the Director General of the Bureau may also be exercised by any other officer or authority specially empowered by the government.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 7 of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, which official leads the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau?

Q2.Under Section 7 of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, what happens to the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau that was constituted under the old Aircraft Act of 1934?

Q3.Under Section 7 of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, in what publication must the appointment of the Director General of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau be announced?

Q4.Under Section 7 of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, what is the primary mandate of the Bureau?

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