Section 22, Tokyo Convention Act, 1975 [S1P-WGS]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 November 1977 by S.O. 1191(E) [N11-Z00].
22. Powers of Director General.—(1) The Director General may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the ownership of an aircraft is carried on, inspect any aerodrome found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Director General may seize any aerodrome in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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aerodrome: Section 2, Tokyo Convention Act, 1975 [S1PVWX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "aerodrome" means any definite or limited ground or water area intended to be used, either wholly or in part, for the landing or departure of aircraft
aerodrome: 9 more definitions.
aircraft: Section 2, Tokyo Convention Act, 1975 [S1PVWX] (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, Tokyo Convention Act, 1975 [S1PVWX] (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.
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