29D. Safety Management Systems. – (1) Every organisation engaged in the operation of aircraft and
aerodromes, provision of air traffic services, training of personnel,
maintenance, design and manufacture of aeronautical products shall, –
(a) establish
and maintain Safety Management Systems; and
(b) prepare a
Safety Management Systems Manual in such form and manner as may be specified by
the Director-General and submit the same to the Director-General for approval.
(2) The
Director-General or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf by
general or special order in writing, may, at any reasonable time, inspect the
Safety Management Systems and the concerned organisation shall co-operate with
the Director-General or the person so authorised to carry out the inspection.
Explanation.–
For the purposes of this rule, –
(a) “Safety
Management Systems” means a systematic approach to managing safety, including
the necessary organisational structure, accountabilities, policies and
procedures;
(b) “Safety
Management Systems Manual” means a document containing the information relating
to the Safety Management Systems.”
[Inserted by GSR
No. 59(E) dated 31-01-2011]