Singapore legislation

Section 45

of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Act 2009

Section 45

Directions affecting airport licensee

(1)

The Authority may give directions to be observed by airport licensees —

(a)

to ensure the reliable provision of any airport services and facilities to the public;

(b)

to ensure fair and efficient market conduct by airport licensees;

(c)

to ensure the technical compatibility and safety of operation of any equipment or system used in the provision of airport services and facilities;

(d)

to ensure the coordination and cooperation, on such terms as the Authority may specify, with any other person in the use or sharing of any facility, installation, plant or system, or part thereof, owned or used by the airport licensee for the provision of any airport services and facilities;

(e)

in the public interest and security; or

(f)

as may be necessary to allow the Authority to carry out any of its functions or duties under section 7.

(2)

A direction under subsection (1) —

(a)

has to require the airport licensee concerned (according to the circumstances of the case) to do, or not to do, such things as are specified in the direction or are of a description specified therein;

(b)

has to take effect at such time, being the earliest practicable time, as is determined by or under that direction; and

(c)

may be revoked at any time by the Authority.

(3)

Before giving a direction to any airport licensee under subsection (1), the Authority must, unless the Authority in respect of any particular direction considers that it is not practicable or desirable, give notice —

(a)

stating that the Authority proposes to make the direction and setting out its effect; and

(b)

specifying the time within which representations or objections to the proposed direction may be made,and must consider any representations or objections which are duly made.

(4)

Every airport licensee must comply with every direction of the Authority given to the airport licensee under this section.