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Airport News: Now, making a mistake at the airport can be very costly. For these mistakes, a fine of ten thousand rupees to one crore rupees may have to be paid. This fine will now depend on the mistake and the position of the person making the mistake. Under the Indian Aircraft Act 2024, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fixed this fine, and the gazette notification of the documents related to this fine has also been issued.

Under the Indian Aircraft Act 2024, this fine has been divided into five levels. A provision of fine of Rs 10 thousand to Rs 5 lakh has been made at the first level. A provision of a fine of Rs 20 thousand to Rs 12.50 lakh at the second level, Rs 50 thousand to Rs 25 lakh at the third level, Rs 75 thousand to Rs 50 lakh at the fourth level, and Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 1 crore at the fifth level has been made. This fine will be determined according to the position of the negligent person.

Who will have to pay the fine for which mistake?

Actually, on May 14, 2025, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry issued new rules regarding the investigation of aircraft accidents and air incidents. Under these rules, the responsibility of everyone from DGCA to airport and airline operators has been fixed. This fine will also be decided based on the size of the organization. On the other hand, if we talk about the post, a provision of a fine ranging from Rs 10 thousand to Rs 12.50 lakh has been made for the officers sitting on the post of Deputy Director. At the same time, the fine for Director rank officers is from Rs 50 thousand to 50 lakh, and for the Director General, this fine is from Rs 1.50 lakh to one crore.

What is the provision of a penalty?

Level of severity: Individual Organization with 50 employees, Organization with 51 to 100 employees, Organization with more than 100 employees, Officer
Level-1 ₹ 10 thousand ₹ 2.50 lakh ₹ 3.75 lakh ₹ 5 lakh Deputy Director
Level-2 ₹ 20 thousand ₹ 5 lakh ₹ 7.50 lakh ₹ 12.50 lakh Deputy Director
Level-3 ₹ 50 thousand ₹ 10 lakh ₹ 15 lakh ₹ 25 lakh Director
Level-4 ₹ 75 thousand ₹ 15 lakh ₹ 25 lakh ₹ 50 lakh Director
Level-5 ₹ ₹ 1.50 lakh ₹ 25 lakh ₹ 50 lakh ₹ 1 crore Director General

For which mistake will the fine have to be paid?

DGCA has taken a strict stand regarding plane accidents and accidents during flights. DGCA is trying to make all airlines and airport operators focus on passenger safety. Also, any kind of air accident or incident in flight should be reported immediately, and its investigation should be completed without any delay. DGCA's new rules have been implemented in both Indian and foreign airlines. Also, this rule has been implemented on unmanned aircraft as well.

If there is a mistake here, then you will have to pay a heavy fine

According to DGCA, in case of any kind of accident or serious incident, the pilot, aircraft owner or operator will have to immediately inform the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the local administration. Also, it has to be ensured that the flight data recorder (black box) or any other evidence is not tampered with in any way. Also, it has to be ensured that the investigation of the incident is transparent and the real cause is revealed in the right manner.

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