Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Chapter 7 : Monitoring and Enforcement of Regulatory Compliance by Civil Aviation Authority and Issuing of Compliance Notices

116. Prohibition on exercising of certain privileges of any aviation certificate, permit or authorisation by authorised officers or inspectors

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(1)When it appears to any authorised officer or inspector on reasonable grounds that an aircraft is intended or likely to be flown in circumstances where—
(a)the flight would involve a contravention of this Act; or
(b)there is an imminent danger to persons in the aircraft or to persons or property on the ground,

such officer or inspector may prohibit the holder of an aviation certificate, a permit, or an authorisation to exercise the privileges of such aviation certificate, permit or authorisation.

 

(2)The prohibition order contemplated in subsection (1) may be withdrawn when the authorised officer or inspector is satisfied that the cause for such prohibition has ceased to exist.

 

(3)The prohibition in subsection (1) may not be imposed for a period longer than 24 hours.

 

(4)The procedure for the issuance of the prohibition order is as prescribed.