Section 1 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 in hindi — Short title, commencement and application
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
- (1)This Act may be called the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008.
- (2)It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
- (3)It applies to--
- (a)all airports whereat air transport services are operated or are intended to be operated, other than airports and airfields belonging to or subject to the control of the Armed Forces or paramilitary Forces of the Union;
- (b)all private airports and leased airports;
- (c)all civil enclaves;
- (d)all major airports.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- This section establishes the name of the law as The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008.
- It gives the Central Government the power to choose the exact date the law takes effect by publishing a notice.
- The law covers private airports, leased airports, major airports, civil enclaves, and any other airport meant for air transport services.
- It specifically excludes any airports or airfields owned or controlled by the Armed Forces or paramilitary forces of the country.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this law apply to a small private airstrip used for commercial flights?
Yes, it applies to all private airports and any airport where air transport services are operated.
2. Are military airports regulated by this Authority?
No, airports belonging to or controlled by the Armed Forces or paramilitary forces are entirely excluded.
3. Who decides when the rules of this law actually begin?
The Central Government decides the starting date and announces it in the Official Gazette.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 1 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, which of the following locations is completely exempt from this law?
Q2.Under Section 1 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, who has the power to bring the law into force?
Q3.Under Section 1 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, would a newly built airport that is intended for commercial air transport services be covered, even if flights have not started yet?
Q4.Under Section 1 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, which type of facility is explicitly listed as being covered by the law?