Aircraft Act,1934
Act No : 22
Section :
Definitions.
2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-- (1) "aircraft" means any machine which can derive support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air 5*[other than reactions of the air against the earth's surface], and includes balloons whether fixed or free, airships, kites, gliders and flying machines; (2) "aerodrome" means any definite or limited ground or water area intended to be used, either wholly or in part, for the landing or departure of aircraft, and includes all buildings, sheds, vessels, piers, and other structures thereon or appertaining thereto; 5*[(2A) "aerodrome reference point", in relation to any aerodrome, means a designated point established in the horizontal plane at or near the geometric centre of that part ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 The Act has been amended in its application to Goa, Daman and Diu by Reg. 12 of 1962. s. 3 and sch. The Act has been extended in its application to Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and sch. (w.e.f. 1-7-1965 and to the whole of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep by Reg. 8 of 1965, s. 3 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-10-1967). 2 The word "Indian" omitted by Act 44 of 1960, s. 2. 3 Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for, for the former sub-section (2). 4 The words "except the State of Hyderabad" rep. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and Sch. 5 Ins. by Act 12 of 1972, s. 2 (w.e.f. 20-4-1972). 6 of the aerodrome reserved for the departure or landing of aircraft;] (3) "import" means bringing into 1*[India]; and (4) "export" means taking out of 1*[India].
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