a[4A. Safety oversight functions.- The Director
General of Civil Aviation or any other officer specially empowered in this behalf
by the Central Government shall perform the safety oversight functions in
respect of matters specified in this Act or the rules made thereunder.]
[a] Inserted by the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2007
(44 of 2007) which came into force with effect from 01-02-2008 vide
Notification No. AV.11012/3/2000-A dated 21st January 2008