Section 50 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of any other law for the time being in force.
Summary
- The rules created by this Act apply alongside other existing laws.
- This Act does not cancel out, reduce, or replace any other law that is currently in force.
- Anyone bound by this Act must also continue to follow other applicable laws.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this Act override older laws if there is an overlap?
No, the provisions of this Act are in addition to other laws, not a replacement for them.
2. Can a person claim exemption from a different law just because they followed this Act?
No, following this Act does not excuse anyone from their duties under other laws currently in force.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 50 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, how do the provisions of this Act interact with other existing laws?
Q2.Under Section 50 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, what does the phrase "not in derogation of" mean for an airport operator subject to this Act?
Q3.Under Section 50 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, if an airline is sued in a consumer court, can it use this Act to claim the consumer court has no power over it?
Q4.Under Section 50 of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, which of the following terms best describes the legal scope of the Act in relation to the broader legal system?