The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on December 16, 2024, issued the Aircraft (Security) Amendment Rules, 2024 to further amend the Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2023.
The following amendments have been stated:
• After rule 29, the following rule shall be inserted, namely: -
“29A. Reserved right of admission in aircraft.- Irrespective of anything contained in rule 29, the Director General may, if he is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the interest of security, issue such directions in writing to,-
(a) refuse admission to any person or group of persons in the aircraft; or
(b) require any person or group of persons to leave the aircraft.”
• After rule 30, the following rule shall be inserted, namely: -
“30A. Prohibition to communicate false information.- No person shall communicate false information so as to,- (a) jeopardize the safety and security of an aircraft, aerodrome or civil aviation facility or both; (b) cause panic among passengers, crew and ground personnel or the general public; or (c) disrupt the civil aviation operation.”.
They shall come into force on December 16, 2024.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 769(E)]
