Section 51, Carriage by Air Act, 1972 [S1N-BYB]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 April 1972.
51. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director General may, by order in writing, direct any operator to take such measures in relation to the operation of aircraft as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (3)
aircraft: Section 2, Carriage by Air Act, 1972 [S1NADC] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "aircraft" means any machine which can derive support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air, other than reactions of the air against the earth's surface
aircraft: 9 more definitions.
Director General: Section 2, Carriage by Air Act, 1972 [S1NADC] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director General" means the Director General of Civil Aviation appointed under section 4
Director General: 30 more definitions.
operator: Section 2, Carriage by Air Act, 1972 [S1NADC] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "operator" means a person, organisation or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in aircraft operation
operator: 9 more definitions.
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