In 2023, the Civil Aviation Commission (DGCA) conducted 5,745 surveillances, a 39% increase from 2022. The regulator imposed a Rs 2.75 crore fine for violations by regulated aviation entities, a 39% increase from 2022. The Aircraft Act 1934- was amended in 2021 to give more powers to regulators. Surveillance activities by DGCA reached an all-time high, with 542 enforcement actions taken in 2023.
