Schedule 1 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 in hindi — THE SCHEDULE
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Official Legislative Text
THE SCHEDULE [See section 54] AMENDMENT TO THE AIRCRAFT ACT, 1934 (22 OF 1934) Section 5, sub-section (2), clause (ab), for "or revision on tariff of operators of air transport services", substitute "or revision on tariff of operators of air transport services [other than the tariff referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008]". _______ AMENDMENT TO THE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA ACT, 1994 (55 OF 1994) 1. Section 22A, for the portion beginning with the words "The Authority may" and ending with the words "for the purposes of — ", substitute the following:— "The Authority may,—
- (i)after the previous approval of the Central Government in this behalf, levy on, and collect from, the embarking passengers at an airport other than the major airports referred to in clause (h) of section 2 of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 the development fees at the rate as may be prescribed;
- (ii)levy on, and collect from, the embarking passengers at major airport referred to in clause
- (h)of section 2 of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 the development fees at the rate as may be determined under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13 of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, and such fees shall be credited to the Authority and shall be regulated and utilised in the prescribed manner, for the purposes of—" 2. Section 41, in sub-section (2), clause (ee), for "the rate of development fees and", substitute"the rate of development fees in respect of airports other than major airports and”. ______ 18
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The Schedule updates two older aviation laws so they fit perfectly with the new rules of this 2008 Act.
- It changes the Aircraft Act of 1934 to clarify that the new Authority will now handle specific airport tariffs instead of the old system.
- It amends the Airports Authority of India Act of 1994 to split up how development fees are collected from departing passengers.
- For smaller, non-major airports, the old authority still collects development fees but needs prior approval from the Central Government.
- For major airports, development fees are now collected at rates determined by the new Airports Economic Regulatory Authority.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Why does this Act need a Schedule at the very end?
The Schedule is used to update older laws so they do not conflict with the new powers given to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority.
2. How do the updates change development fees for passengers?
It splits the responsibility. The new Authority decides the fee rates for major airports, while the old system continues for smaller airports.
3. When do these changes to the older laws actually take effect?
According to Section 54, the amendments listed in the Schedule take effect on the exact date the new Authority is established.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under THE SCHEDULE of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, which two existing laws are explicitly amended?
Q2.According to the amendment to the Aircraft Act, 1934 found in THE SCHEDULE of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, what tariff is excluded from the old law's coverage?
Q3.Under the amended Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 in THE SCHEDULE of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, how are development fees determined for embarking passengers at major airports?
Q4.Based on THE SCHEDULE of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, what is required to levy development fees at an airport that is NOT a major airport?
Q5.Under Section 54 and THE SCHEDULE of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, when do the amendments to the older aviation laws actually take effect?