Question : Security Audits

(a) whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation regularly conducts security audits of scheduled and non-scheduled airline operators in the country;

(b) if so, the details of violation reported during the said audits;

(c) whether any action has been taken in the matter;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

The Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) No, Sir. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) does not conduct security audits, but it conducts safety audits.

(b) to (e) Does not arise.