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Air Ambulance Operations in India: Need for a Legal Framework

Author(s) Dr. Shaik Nazim Ahmed Shafi
Country India
Abstract India, a vast country having a population of 1.46 billion connects the people through roadways, railways, seaways and airways. The concept of Air Ambulance comes within the ambit of aviation. The whole gamut of aviation is outlined at international by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and in India it is governed by Ministry of Civil Aviation and regulated by the Directorate General Civil Aviation, The operation of air ambulances in India are regulated by a complex regulatory authority like the DGCA, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs etc. Hence, air ambulance requires assistance under various legal framework.
It is evident that, said population is prone for various risks whether natural (force-majeure) or artificial (human intervention – accidents). Under these circumstances, humans become prey for risks which are inherent in the nature. Under these circumstances, saving human life becomes pertinent and the fastest means of saving life is through the ‘air-ambulance’. It is evident that these air ambulances have become the fastest lifesaving transport system which is presently at nascent stage in India.
Hence, this research paper, highlights the significance of air ambulance; the concept of air ambulance; infrastructural requirements, legal framework (international and at domestic level); emerging legal issues, and challenges ahead with conclusion and suggestions being a part of the author’s research work.
Keywords Aviation, Air Ambulance, Infrastructure, ICAO, DGCA, CARs
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 6, Issue 1, January-February 2024
Published On 2024-01-06
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