Taxmann's Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Comprehensive Statutory Reference Presenting India's New Civil Aviation Law—Integrating Act | Rules | Tables

Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a transition-centric statutory reference that presents India's new civil aviation law as a fully operational legal regime, replacing the Aircraft Act 1934 with effect from 1st January 2025. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 fundamentally restructures aviation regulation by expressly extending statutory control to design, manufacture, and maintenance of aircraft, in addition to traditional operational aspects.This publication is not a plain reproduction of statutory text. It is editorially constructed to address the practical difficulties of legal transition, regulatory interpretation, and compliance application arising from the repeal of a 90-year-old statute. Accordingly, the book integrates comparative tables, a structured comparative study, section-wise explanatory notes, notified Rules, penalty schedules, forms, and a subject index, enabling readers to understand not only what the law states, but also how the new framework alters rights, powers, procedures, and liabilities under Indian aviation law. This publication is designed for stakeholders who require statutory certainty rather than commentary-based interpretation, including: Aviation Law Practitioners & Regulatory Litigators Officers And Professionals Working with DGCA, BCAS, AAIB, & Allied Authorities Airlines, Airport Operators, Ground Handling Agencies, MRO Entities, & Aircraft Manufacturers Corporate Legal, Compliance, & Risk-Management Teams in aviation-linked businesses Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) & Aviation Personnel licensing professionals Policy Analysts, Academicians, & Students specialising in aviation and transport law The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam [Act No. 16 of 2024] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features: [Transition-focused Comparative Framework] o Detailed tables mapping sections of the Aircraft Act 1934 with corresponding sections of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024, placed upfront o Reverse mapping tables enabling readers to locate legacy provisions within the new Act o A structured comparative study explaining substantive continuity, modifications, omissions, and newly inserted provisions—critical for interpretation during the post-repeal phase [Section-wise Notes and Editorial Comments] Each substantive provision is followed by editorial section notes, clarifying: o Whether the provision corresponds to the repealed 1934 Act or is newly introduced o Expansion or contraction of regulatory powers o Introduction of new procedural safeguards (e.g., speaking orders, appeals, review powers) o Shifts from criminal prosecution to adjudication, penalties, and compounding [Expanded Regulatory Architecture] Statutory recognition and governance of: o Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) o Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) o Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) o Clear demarcation of safety oversight, security oversight, and accident investigation functions [Integrated Rules with Full Text] o Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules 2025 § Aligned with ICAO Annexe 13 § Covers investigation procedures, evidence protection, reporting obligations, accident classification, international participation, safety recommendations, and disclosure restrictions § Includes Schedules A, B, and C, detailing serious incidents, damage determination guidance, and graded penalty structures o Radio Telephone Operator (Restricted) Certificate and Licence Rules 2025 § Centralises RTR certification under DGCA § Covers eligibility, examinations, validity, suspension, cancellation, appeals, compounding, and CAR-based directions [Penalty, Adjudication & Appeal Framework] o Clear statutory shift from prosecution-centric enforcement to administrative adjudication o Monetary penalties graded up to ?1 crore, with: § Designated adjudicating officers § Two-tier appellate structure § Statutory bar against parallel proceedings on the same cause of action o Comprehensive treatment of compounding of offences, including limits, procedure, and legal consequences [Forms, Schedules & Practical Tools] o Prescribed Forms for appeals and compounding applications are included in full o Penalty matrices and severity-level tables facilitating compliance assessment o Exhaustive subject index enabling fast statutory navigation The structure of the book is as follows: Comparative Tables & Comparative Study – Enables immediate transition mapping from the Aircraft Act 1934 Bare Act (Chapter-wise) – Chapters I to VIII with embedded section notes Allied Rules (2025) – Presented in full with schedules, penalty tables, and forms Subject Index – Ensures usability as a working statute This structure allows the book to function simultaneously as a transition manual, a working Bare Act, and a regulatory compliance reference Read more