2. HISTORY
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security was initially set up as a
of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January
Cell in the
1978 on the
Directorate General
recommendation of the Pande Committee constituted in
wake Of the hijacking of the Indian
the
Airlines flight on 10th September , 1976. The role of the Cell
coordinate, monitor,
was to
inspect and train personnel in Civil Aviation
Security matters.
The BCAS was reorganized into an independent department on
1st April , 1987 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation as a sequel to the
Kanishka Tragedy in June 1985. The main responsibility of BCAS are
lay down standards and measures in respect of security of civil
flights at International and domestic airports in India.
3. ORGANISATION
BCAS is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in
India. It is headed by an
Director General of Police
officer of
and is designated
the rank of
as
Commissioner of Security (Civil Aviation).
Commissioner of security (CA) is the appropriate authority for
implementation of Annexure 17 to Chicago convention of
International civil aviation organization (ICAO).
Commissioner of security (CA) is responsible
development, implementation and maintenance
for the
of the
National Civil Aviation Security Programme.
BCAS Hqrs is located at “A” Wing, I-III floor, Janpath Bhavan,
Janpath, New Delhi-110001. It has got four Regional Offices
located at International airports i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
and Chennai. The Regional Office is headed by an officer of
4. FUNCTIONS
Laying down Aviation Security Standards in accordance with Annex 17
to Chicago Convention of ICAO for airport operators, airlines operators,
and their security agencies responsible for implementing AVSEC
measures.
Monitoring the implementation of security rules and regulations and
carrying out survey of security needs.
Ensure that the persons implementing security controls are
appropriately trained and possess all competencies required to perform
their duties.
Planning and coordination ofAviation security matters.
Conducting -
Surprise/Dummy checks to test professional efficiency and alertness of
security staff.
Mock exercise to test efficacy of Contingency Plans and operational
preparedness of the various agencies.
