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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding the Aviation

    sector-: I. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is responsible for regulating safety issues in the field of Civil Aviation. II. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) regulates tariff for the aeronautical services, etc. III. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) was established in 2009 as a constitutional body. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation, primarily dealing with safety issues. It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety, and airworthiness standards. The DGCA also co-ordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). AERA: Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) was established in 2009 as a statutory body under “The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008”. AERA was established to regulate tariffs for the aeronautical services, determine other airport charges for services rendered at major airports and to monitor the performance standards of such airports.

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