**Executive Summary**
This document outlines proposed amendments to CARs Section 3 Series C Part II and CAR Section 3 Series C Part XII. The amendments address violations of regulatory provisions, clarifying disciplinary/penal actions for operators. No specific deadlines or action items are mentioned.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Scope**: The proposed amendments apply to CARs Section 3 Series C Part II and Section 3 Series C Part XII.
* **Violation Consequence**:
* Any violation of applicable regulatory provisions (Aircraft Act, 1934, Aircraft Rules, 1937, Civil Aviation Requirements, Circulars, Orders/Directions) will invite disciplinary/penal action.
* Disciplinary/penal actions include, but are not limited to:
* Alteration, suspension, or cancellation of Air Operator Certificate.
* Partial/total suspension of flight schedule approved by DGCA.
* Reduction in airline entitlements on international routes.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Air Operators:**
* **Impact:** Air operators are subject to disciplinary/penal action for violations of applicable regulatory provisions.
* **Action Required:** Air operators must ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory provisions to avoid disciplinary/penal action, which may include alteration, suspension, or cancellation of Air Operator Certificates, suspension of flight schedules, or reduction in airline entitlements.
* **DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation):**
* **Impact:** The DGCA is responsible for approving flight schedules.
* **Action Required:** The DGCA has the power to suspend or reduce flight schedules in the event of violations of the regulations outlined in the document.
* **Passengers:**
* **Impact:** Passengers may experience disruptions to their travel plans due to potential flight schedule suspensions or reductions in airline entitlements.
* **Action Required:** Passengers should stay informed about potential travel disruptions due to operator non-compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
CARs Section 3 Series C Part II and CAR Section 3 Series C Part XII: Civil Aviation Requirements, Section 3, Series C, Parts II and XII which define requirements for air operators.
Aircraft Act, 1934: The primary legislation governing aviation in India.
Aircraft Rules, 1937: Rules made under the Aircraft Act, 1934, detailing operational and safety requirements.
DGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Approves flight schedules and is responsible for the enforcement of the Aircraft Act and Rules.
Air Operator Certificate: A certificate authorizing an operator to carry out specified commercial air transport operations.
Proposed Amendment to CARs Section 3 Series C Part II and CAR Section 3
Series C Part XII
AR Para Existing Provisions Amendment Version
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Section 3 10.21 Degradation of the Any violation of applicable
Series C operator’s capability regulatory provisions i.e. the
Part II below the required level Aircraft Act, 1934, the Aircraft
or breach of any of the Rules, 1937, or Civil Aviation
requirements of this Requirements, Circulars,
CAR or of any Orders/Directions issued under the
provisions of Aircraft said act or rules and as amended
Act, 1934, Aircraft from time to time, shall invite
Rules, 1937, Civil disciplinary/penal action including
Aviation Requirements, but not limited to:
orders/ directions/
requirements issued a) Air Operator Certificate shall
under the said act or be liable to alteration,
rules and as amended suspension or cancellation.
from time to time, shall b) Partial/total suspension of
render the Operating flight schedule approved by
Permit liable to DGCA.
alteration, suspension c) Reduction in airline
or cancellation. entitlements on international
routes.
Section 3 13 Degradation of the Any violation of applicable
Series C operator’s capability regulatory provisions i.e. the
Part XII below the required level Aircraft Act, 1934, the Aircraft
or breach of any of the Rules, 1937, or Civil Aviation
requirements of this Requirements, Circulars,
CAR or of any Orders/Directions issued under the
provisions of Aircraft said act or rules and as amended
Act, 1934, Aircraft from time to time, shall invite
Rules, 1937, Civil disciplinary/penal action including
Aviation Requirements, but not limited to:
orders/ directions/
requirements issued a) Air Operator Certificate shall
under the said act or be liable to alteration,
rules and as amended suspension or cancellation.
from time to time, may b) Partial/total suspension of
result in imposition of flight schedule approved by
operational restrictions DGCA.
or enforcement action c) Reduction in airline
as appropriate. entitlements on international
routes.