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Core Purpose

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Civil Aviation, issues a notification amending rules 21 and 22 of the Third Schedule to the Carriage by Air Act, 1972, to revise limits of liability.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, on April 1, 2026, issued Notification S.O. 1694(E), exercising powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 4A of the Carriage by Air Act, 1972 (69 of 1972), and pursuant to rule 24 of Chapter III of the Third Schedule to the said Act. The Central Government, being satisfied it is necessary to give effect to revised limits of liability by the depository, made the following provisions in the Third Schedule, effective from December 28, 2024: In rule 21, sub-rule (1), the words "one lakh twenty-eight thousand eight hundred twenty-one" are substituted with "one lakh fifty-one thousand eight hundred eighty". In rule 22, sub-rule (1), "five thousand three hundred forty-six" is replaced with "six thousand three hundred three"; in sub-rule (2), "one thousand two hundred eighty-eight" is replaced with "one thousand five hundred nineteen"; and in sub-rule (3), "twenty-two" is replaced with "twenty-six". This notification was signed by ASANGBA CHUBA AO, Jt. Secy. A note indicates that the liability limits in rules 21 and 22 of the Third Schedule were previously revised by notification number S.O. 987 (E), dated March 2, 2020.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-02042026-271524 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1629] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026/ CHAITRA 11, 1948 MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st April, 2026 S.O. 1694(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 4A of the Carriage by Air Act, 1972 (69 of 1972), and pursuant to rule 24 of Chapter III of the Third Schedule to the said Act, the Central Government, having regard to the provisions of the said Act, and being satisfied that it is necessary or expedient to give effect to the limits of liability as revised by the depository, hereby makes the following provision in the said Third Schedule with effect from the 28th December, 2024, namely:- 1. In rule 21, in sub-rule (1), for the words "one lakh twenty- eight thousand eight hundred twenty-one ", the words " one lakh fifty-one thousand eight hundred eighty" shall be substituted; 2. In rule 22, - (a) in sub-rule (1), for the words " five thousand three hundred forty- six ", the words "six thousand three hundred three" shall be substituted; (b) in sub-rule (2), for the words " one thousand two hundred eighty- eight ", the words "one thousand five hundred nineteen" shall be substituted; and (c) in sub-rule (3), for the words " twenty-two ", the words "twenty-six" shall be substituted. [F. No. AV-11027/1/2025-A-MOCA] ASANGBA CHUBA AO, Jt. Secy. Note: The liability limits contained in rules 21 and 22 of the Third Schedule to the Carriage by Air Act, 1972 were earlier revised vide notification number S.O. 987 (E), dated the 02nd March, 2020.

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