7. The Authority shall, in a manner consist with the obligations of Sri Lanka under the Convention, exercise, perform and discharge the following powers, functions and duties-
| (a) subject to any directions issued by the Minister, regulate civil air operations within the territory of Sri Lanka and the operations of Sri Lanka registered aircrafts outside the territory of Sri Lanka, in accordance with the provisions of this Act or any other written law ; |
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| (b) assist the Minister in the formulation of the National aviation Policy of Sri Lanka ; |
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| (c) prepare an aviation development plan for Sri Lanka in accordance with the National Aviation Policy of Sri Lanka and the directions issued by the Minister in regard to the same ; |
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| (d) provide the strategic direction for the development of civil aviation and coordinate the activities of all parties involved ; |
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| (e) develop and promulgate or adopt by reference as appropriate, clear and concise aviation safety requirements and practices and procedures implement effective enforcement strategies to secure compliance by all persons of the Standards and such aviation safety requirements and practices and procedures ;' |
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| (f) encourage, through comprehensive and timely aviation safety advice and by fostering an awareness within the aviation community of the importance of aviation safety, a greater degree of acceptance by the aviation community of its obligation to maintain high standards of aviation safety; provide aviation safety education and training for persons involved in civil aviation activities ; |
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| (g) issue certificates, licences, permits and any other legal authority or document required to be issued by or under the provisions of this Act or any other written law ; |
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| (h) initiate investigations on aircraft accidents and any other related incidents and arrange for the establishment and provision of search and rescue operations ; conduct inquires with regard to any flight safety hazards and take remediate action ; |
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| (i) investigate, examine and report on the operation and development of, commercial air services to and from Sri Lanka and promote the development of air transport generally for the benefit of the public, and for this purpose establish and provide facilities and services for the collection, analysis, publication and dissemination of information relating to air transportation ; |
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| (j) assist in such manner as may be required by the Minister, with international air services negotiations and consultations and monitor and ensure the proper implementation of the provisions of the air services agreements : |
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| (k) provide information relating to air navigation and air transport by means of publications issued by the Authority or by any other means, publish aeronautical maps and charts ; establish air routes and ensure proper provision of the aeronautical information service and the aeronautical telecommunication service ; |
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| (l) establish, with the approval of the Minister, specific programs for civil aviation in Sri Lanka for the implementation of Standards in matters of facilitation aviation security, environmental protection, carriage of dangerous goods and any other related field where global harmonization is desirable ; |
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| (m) co-ordinate, with the International Civil Aviation Organization in the implementation by Sri Lanka of the Standards and the registration of agreements and arrangements, promote Sri Lanka's participation at regional and global aviation organizations and represent or cause to represent Sri Lanka internationally in matters relating to civil aviation with the approval of the Minister ; |
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| (n) advise the Minister on matters relating to civil aviation and on the adoption and implementation of international aviation agreements, treaties and conventions ; |
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| (o) own and hold on behalf of the State, any property duly vested and transferred to the Authority ; |
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| (p) utilize the property of the Authority both movable and immovable in such manner as the Authority may think expedient including the raising of loans by mortgaging such property with the approval of the Minister ; |
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| (q) engage in any activity, either alone or in conjunction with other civil aviation authorities or international agencies or organizations, for the purpose of promoting and developing civil aviation ; |
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| (r) enter into contracts for the supply of goods, services or materials or for the execution of works or any other contracts as may be necessary for the exercise, performance and discharge of the powers, duties and functions of the Authority ; |
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| (s) make recommendations to the Minister on the charges and fees to be levied for certificates, licences, permits or any other legal authorities or documents issued or given, and for services provided, by or under the provisions of this Act or any other written law ; |
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| (t) select and employ personnel necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Authority and determine and adopt the salaries and terms of conditions of service of the employees of the Authority, including staff welfare schemes and training programs ; |
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| (u) obtain the services of consultants and advisors, appoint attorneys and agents as shall be necessary to carry out the functions of the Authority ; |
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| (v) engage qualified personnel as required on contract and provide for their remuneration consistent with industry standards. |
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| (w) exercise such other powers as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions and the performance of its duties under this Act and any function or duty assigned to or delegated to the Authority by the Minister by Order made in that behalf ; |
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| (x) initiate and carry out surveys into any aspect of civil aviation ; |
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| (y) carry out any duties that may be entrusted or delegated to the Authority under any other written law ; and |
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| (z) perform such other functions as the Minister may direct from time to time. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts