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    Question

    Under what circumstances can any authority authorized

    by the Central Government detain an aircraft, as per the Aircraft Act?
    A If the aircraft is involved in any criminal activity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B If the aircraft has overdue maintenance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C If the aircraft is not adequately insured Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D If the intended flight of the aircraft is deemed dangerous to persons or property Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If the intended flight of the aircraft is deemed dangerous to persons or property, Explanation: Section 8. Power to detain aircraft: (1) Any authority authorised in this behalf by the Central Government may detain any aircraft, if in the opinion of such authority: (a) having regard to the nature of an intended flight, the flight of such aircraft would involve danger to persons in the aircraft or to any other persons or property; or (b) such detention is necessary to secure compliance with any of the provisions of this Act or the rules applicable to such aircraft; or such detention is necessary to prevent a contravention of any rule made under clause (h) or clause (i) of sub-section (2) of section 5 or to implement any order made by any Court.

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