Section 15 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994
With effect from the appointed day, all licences, permits, quotas and exemptions, granted to the International Airports Authority or the National Airports Authority in connection with the affairs and business of the International Airports Authority, or as the case may be, the National Airports Authority, under any law for the time being in force, shall be deemed to have been granted to the Authority in which the undertakings of the International Airports Authority and the National Airports Authority have vested by virtue of this Act.
Summary
- Any licenses or permits that were previously granted to the old authorities are automatically transferred to the new Authority.
- This automatic transfer also includes quotas and legal exemptions.
- The new Authority does not have to reapply for these permissions, they are deemed to have been granted directly to it.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the new Authority have to fill out paperwork to get the old permits back?
No, the law automatically deems them to have been granted to the new Authority.
2. Does this rule cover special exemptions the old authorities had?
Yes, exemptions are explicitly included and transfer over.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, what happens to quotas granted to the National Airports Authority under any law for the time being in force?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, when does the transfer of these licences and permits take legal effect?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, which of the following items is NOT explicitly listed as being deemed granted to the new Authority?
Q4.Under Section 15 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, what condition must apply to the licences and permits for them to transfer to the new Authority?