Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2023
Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2022
9th August, 2023
(Updated in 2024) [As Amended by G. S. R. No. 769(E) dt. 16/12/2024 - Amendments in Rule 29A, Rule 30A, Schedule 2] Whereas, the draft of Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2022 were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section (i), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of thirty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette containing the said notification were made available to public. And Whereas, the proposed rules are to be issued in the light of Convention relating to the International Civil Aviation signed at Chicago on the 7th day of December, 1944; And Whereas, copies of the Gazette containing the said notification were made available to the public on the 10th day of November, 2022; And Whereas, the objections and suggestions on the said draft rules from the public have been duly considered
Read full Act S.Rule 1 Short title and commencement.--
S.Rule 2 Definitions.--
S.Rule 3 Role and responsibilities of Director General.--
S.Rule 4 National Civil Aviation Security Committee.--
S.Rule 5 Airport Security Committee.--
S.Rule 6 Aviation Security Group.--
S.Rule 7 Duties of Chief Aerodrome Security Officer.--
S.Rule 8 Disembarkation of unruly passenger.--
S.Rule 9 Private Security Agency.--
S.Rule 10 Security programme of aerodrome and aircraft operators.--
S.Rule 11 Commencement of operations by aerodrome and aircraft operators.--
S.Rule 12 Power to suspend or cancel security clearance and security programme.--
S.Rule 13 Renewal or review of security clearance and security programme.--
S.Rule 14 Appointment of Chief Security Officer.--
S.Rule 15 Operation of entities at aerodrome.--
S.Rule 16 Planning, design and lay-out of aerodrome.--
S.Rule 17 Aerodrome perimeter.--
S.Rule 18 Provision of lighting, road for patrolling and observation post.--
S.Rule 19 Protection of facilities under aerodrome operator.--
S.Rule 20 Handling of unidentified baggage or suspicious object.--
S.Rule 21 Contingency Plan.--
S.Rule 22 Entry into aerodrome.--
S.Rule 23 Security measures related with vehicles.--
S.Rule 24 Issue of aerodrome entry permit and vehicle entry permit.--
S.Rule 25 Background check of employees.--
S.Rule 26 Display of aerodrome entry permit and vehicle entry permit.--
S.Rule 27 Surrender of aerodrome entry permit and vehicle entry permit.--
S.Rule 28 Maintenance and availability of stop list.--
S.Rule 29 Reserved right of admission.--
S.1[Rule 29A Reserved right of admission in aircraft.--
S.Rule 30 Prohibition to carry weapons or explosive.--
S.1[Rule 30A Prohibition to communicate false information.--
S.Rule 31 Entry into security restricted area and security hold area.--
S.Rule 32 Security check before embarkation.--
S.Rule 33 Prohibition on carriage of certain articles.--
S.Rule 34 Deployment of security staff by aircraft operator.--
S.Rule 35 Security check or search of aircraft.--
S.Rule 36 Access control to aircraft.--
S.Rule 37 Protection and access control of the cockpit door and flight-crew compartment.--
S.Rule 38 Deployment of In-Flight Security Officer.--
S.Rule 39 Security control for hold baggage.--
S.Rule 40 Carriage of prisoners in aircraft.--
S.Rule 41 Carriage of cargo, mail, catering supplies, catering stores and other stores.--
S.Rule 42 Detention of aircraft.--
S.Rule 43 Cargo, express cargo and mail.--
S.Rule 44 Security control for Cargo, express cargo and mail by aircraft operator.--
S.Rule 45 Prohibition on carriage of certain goods.--
S.Rule 46 Security control for cargo, express cargo and mail by regulated agent.--
S.Rule 47 Acceptance of catering supplies and stores by aircraft operator.--
S.Rule 48 Responsibilities of Catering Establishment.--
S.Rule 49 Identification, risk assessment and security measures for protection of critical information and communication technology systems and data.--
S.Rule 50 Detection of cyber-attack and cyber security response plan.--
S.Rule 51 Reporting of security occurrence or incident.--
S.Rule 52 Security investigation of security occurrence or incident.--
S.Rule 53 Power of Inquiry Officer.--
S.Rule 54 Protection of sensitive aviation security information.--
S.Rule 55 Unauthorised disclosure of sensitive aviation security information.--
S.Rule 56 False statements, entries or unauthorized reproduction.--
S.Rule 57 Retention of Records.--
S.Rule 58 Security audit and security inspection.--
S.Rule 59 Security training of employees.--
S.Rule 60 Certification and competency of screener.--
S.Rule 61 Installation, Operation and maintenance of security equipment.--
S.Rule 62 Directions by Director General.--
S.Rule 63 General power to exempt.--
S.Rule 64 Appeals.--
S.Rule 65 Offences and Compounding.--
S.Rule 66 Penalties.--
S.FIRST SCHEDULE
S.SECOND SCHEDULE
S.Aircraft (Security) Amendment Rules, 2024 All Amendments incorporated at appropriate place
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