Aircraft Act

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Aircraft Act
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Parliament of India
Enacted by Parliament of India
Status: Amended

The Aircraft Act, 1934 is an Act of Parliament in India.

Provisions

The Aircraft Act governs aviation in India. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "GoAir, IndiGo, AirAsia increase baggage fee", The Hindu , 22 July 2016
  2. "Centre has powers to fix excess baggage rates: DGCA to Delhi HC", Live Mint , 13 July 2016