Civil Aviation Act 2010 · As enacted · Chapter I · Preliminary
3. Application of the provisions of this Act
Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.
Official translationFrom Department of Government Printing, unchanged
The provisions of this Act shall apply in respect of all activities relating to civil aviation within the territory of Sri Lanka and in particular, in respect of the following:—
aircraft registered in Sri Lanka and all aviation personnel licensed under this Act, whether such personnel are within or outside the territory of
Sri Lanka;
aircraft other than those registered in Sri Lanka and users of aeronautical services being provided within the territory of Sri Lanka;
the regulation, administration and safety oversight of activities relating to civil aviation carried out within the territory of Sri Lanka;
the provision of aeronautical services; and
other matters relating to the safe and orderly operation and development, including the economic development of civil air navigation and air transport.
The provisions of this Act and any regulations and rules made thereunder, shall not apply in respect of any aircraft or Aerodrome exclusively used in the service of or for the purposes of the Armed Forces.
The application of the provisions of this Act in respect of aircraft in the use of the Government of Sri Lanka shall be to the extent as may be determined by the Minister, by Order published in the Gazette.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) and subsection (3) of this section, the provisions of this Act shall apply in respect of aircraft operated by the Armed Forces and aircraft in the use of the Government of Sri Lanka, where such aircraft are engaged in the carriage of passengers or cargo for hire or for reward.
Chapter II
Appointment of Service Providers
Chapter III
Regulation of Civil Aviation
Chapter IV
Registration and Marking of Aircraft
Chapter V
Airworthiness and Equipment of Aircraft
Chapter VI
Search and Rescue Operations and Investigation Into Accidents and Incidents
Chapter VII
Aviation Personnel and Training Institutions
Chapter VIII
Aircraft Operation
Chapter IX
Commercial Air Transportation
Chapter X
Offences and Penalties
Chapter XI