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The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) was established in 1978 as a cell within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to coordinate aviation security matters. It was reorganized as an independent department in 1987 following the Kanishka tragedy. BCAS is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India, headed by a Director General of Police. Its key responsibilities include laying down aviation security standards, monitoring implementation of security rules and regulations, and ensuring security staff are properly trained. BCAS conducts surprise checks and mock exercises to test security preparedness.
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Bcas (2)
- 2. HISTORY The Bureau ofCivil Aviation Security was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee constituted in the wake of the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight on 10th September , 1976. The role of the Cell was to coordinate, monitor, inspect and train personnel in Civil Aviation Security matters. The BCAS was reorganized into an independent department on 1st April , 1987 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation as a sequel to the Kanishka Tragedy in June 1985. The main responsibility of BCAS are lay down standards and measures in respect of security of civil flights at International and domestic airports in India.
- 3. ORGANISATION BCAS is theregulatory authority for civil aviation security in India. It is headed by an officer of the rank of Director General of Police and is designated as Commissioner of Security (Civil Aviation). Commissioner of security (CA) is the appropriate authority for implementation of Annexure 17 to Chicago convention of International civil aviation organization (ICAO). Commissioner of security (CA) is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme. BCAS Hqrs is located at “A” Wing, I-III floor, Janpath Bhavan, Janpath, New Delhi-110001. It has got four Regional Offices located at International airports i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The Regional Office is headed by an officer of
- 4. FUNCTIONS Laying down AviationSecurity Standards in accordance with Annex 17 to Chicago Convention of ICAO for airport operators, airlines operators, and their security agencies responsible for implementing AVSEC measures. Monitoring the implementation of security rules and regulations and carrying out survey of security needs. Ensure that the persons implementing security controls are appropriately trained and possess all competencies required to perform their duties. Planning and coordination of Aviation security matters. Conducting - Surprise/Dummy checks to test professional efficiency and alertness of security staff. Mock exercise to test efficacy of Contingency Plans and operational preparedness of the various agencies.