Section 5: Power of Central Government to make rules

Q: What does Section 5 of The Aircraft Act, 1934 (TAA) deal with?

Section 5 TAA pertains to "Power of Central Government to make rules". It is part of the The Aircraft Act, 1934, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5 of The Aircraft Act, 1934 (TAA) governs power of Central Government to make rules. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5 TAA still in force?

Yes, Section 5 of the The Aircraft Act, 1934 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5 TAA?

धारा 5 TAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Aircraft Act, 1934. Section 5 of The Aircraft Act, 1934 (TAA) governs power of Central Government to make rules. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5 TAA?

Dhara 5 TAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Aircraft Act, 1934. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5 of The Aircraft Act, 1934 (TAA) governs power of Central Government to make rules. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5 of The Aircraft Act, 1934?

Cite as: "Section 5, The Aircraft Act, 1934 (TAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Aircraft Act, 1934, § 5 (India).

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(1)

[Subject to the provisions of section 14 the Central Government] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules regulating the manufacture, possession, use, operation, sale, import or export of any aircraft or class of aircraft [and for securing the safety of aircraft operations.] [Inserted by Act 12 of 1972, Section 4 (w.e.f 20.4.1972). ]

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for—

(a) the authorities by which any of the powers conferred by or under this Act are to be exercised;

(ac) [] [Clause (ab) re-lettered as clause (ac) by Act 1 of 1983, Section 2 (w.e.f. 26.3.1983). ] the Information to be furnished by an applicant for, or the holder of, a license authorising the establishment of an air transport service to such authorities as may be specified in the rules;

(b) [ the licensing, inspection and regulation of aerodromes, the conditions under which aerodromes may be maintained and the prohibition or regulation of the use of unlicensed aerodromes; [Substituted by Act 44 of 2007, Section 5, for Clause (b). ]

(ba) the fees which may be charged at those aerodromes to which the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 (55 of 1994) does not apply or is not made applicable.]

(c) the inspection and control of the manufacture, repair and maintenance of aircraft and of places where aircraft are being manufactured, repaired or kept;

(d) the registration and marking of aircraft;

(e) the conditions under which aircraft may be flown, or may carry passengers, mails or goods, or may be used for industrial purposes and the certificates, licenses or documents to be carried by aircraft;

(f) the inspection of aircraft for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act and the rules thereunder, and the facilities to be provided for such inspection;

(g) the licensing of persons employed in the operation, manufacture, repair or maintenance of aircraft;

(h) the air-routes by which and the conditions under which aircraft may enter or leave [India] [Substituted by Act 24 of 1948, Section 3, for " the Provinces " (w.e.f. 12.4.1948). ], or may fly over [India] [Substituted by Act 24 of 1948, Section 3, for " the Provinces " (w.e.f. 12.4.1948). ], and the places at which aircraft shall land;

(i) the prohibition of flight by aircraft over any specified area, either absolutely or at specified times or subject to specified conditions and exceptions;

(j) the supply, supervision and control of air-route beacons, aerodrome lights, and lights at or in the neighbourhood of aerodromes or on or in the neighbourhood of air-routes;

(k) the signals to be used for purposes of communication by or to aircraft and the apparatus to be employed in signalling;

(l) the prohibition and regulation of the carriage in aircraft of any specified article or substance;

(m) the measures to be taken and the equipment to be carried for the purpose of ensuring the safety of life;

(n) the issue and maintenance of log-books;

(o) the manner and conditions of the issue or renewal of any license or certificate under the Act or the rules, the examinations and tests to be undergone in connection therewith, the form, custody, production, endorsement, cancellation, suspension or surrender of such license or certificate, or of any log-book;

(p) the fees to be charged in connection with any inspection, examination, test, certificate or license, made, issued or renewed under this Act;

(q) the recognition for the purposes of this Act of licenses and certificates issued elsewhere than in [India] [Substituted by Act 24 of 1948, Section 3, for " the Provinces " (w.e.f. 12.4.1948). ] relating to aircraft or to the qualifications of persons employed in the operation, manufacture, repair or maintenance of aircraft [*] [The words " and " omitted by Act 12 of 1972, Section 4 (w.e.f. 20.4.1972). ];

(r) any matter subsidiary or incidental to the matters referred to in this sub-section.

(1)

The Director-General of Civil Aviation or any other officer specially empowered in this behalf by the Central Government may, from time to time, by order, issue directions, consistent with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, with respect to any of the matters specified in [clauses (aa), (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (ga), (gb), (gc), (h), (i), (m) and (qa) (qb) of sub-section (2) of section 5, to any person or persons using any aerodrome or engaged in the aircraft operations, air traffic control, maintenance and operation of aerodrome, communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management facilities and safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference] in any case where the Director-General of Civil Aviation or such other officer is satisfied that in the interests of the security of India or for securing the safety of aircraft operations it is necessary so to do.

(1A)

The Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security or any other officer specially empowered in this behalf by the Central Government may, from time to time, by order, issue directions, consistent with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder , with respect to any of the matters specified in clauses (e), (f), (gc) and (qc) of sub-section (2) of section 5, to any person or persons using any aerodrome, or engaged in the aircraft operations, air traffic control, maintenance and operation of aerodrome, or safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference, in any case where the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security or such other officer is satisfied that in the interests of the security of India or to ensure security of civil aviation operations, it is necessary so to do.

(1B)

On receipt of a representation from any person or otherwise, if it considers necessary and expedient to do so in the public interest, the Central Government may review any order passed under sub-section ( 1) or sub-section (1A) and issue directions to the Director General of CivilAviation or Director General of Bureau of CivilAviation Security, as the case may be, to rescind or modify such order.

(iii) in sub-section (2), after the word, brackets and figure "sub-section (1)", the words, brackets, figures and letters "or sub-section (1A) or sub-section (1B)" shall be inserted.

(2)

Every direction issued under sub-section (1) shall be complied with by the person or persons to whom such direction is issued.]