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New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday imposed a fine of Rs.30 lakh on Air India for not having adequate number of wheelchairs at Mumbai airport due to which an elderly passenger died earlier this month, officials said.o)..
A financial penalty of Rs.30 lakh has been imposed on Air India as per Aircraft Rules, 1937 for violating the provisions of the aforementioned CAR [civil aviation requirements], a statement issued by the DGCA read..
An advisory has also been issued to all airlines to ensure that an adequate number of wheelchairs are available for passengers who require assistance during embarking or disembarking from the aircraft during their journey, it added..
On February 12, an 80-year-old passenger, who arrived on an Air India flight from New York with his wife, died after collapsing at Mumbai airport as he suffered a heart attack after allegedly walking 1.5 km due unavailability of a wheelchair..
The DGCA had then issued a show cause notice to Air India for not complying with the provisions of the CAR SECTION 3, SERIES M, PART I on Carriage by Air - Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) and/or Persons with Reduced Mobility which is a violation of Aircraft Rules, 1937..
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