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The representation seeks “administrative relief” for taxpayers and aims to uphold the integrity of return filings. The Bombay Chartered Accountant Society has urged the government to consider extending the GSTR-3B filing and payment due date for September 2025 to a later date after the Diwali holidays.

Govt plans to integrate biometrics, vehicle IDs of airport and airline employees with airport security passes

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India are working with the Central Industrial Security Force to launch the pilot project at two airports in India, multiple officials aware of the ongoing discussions told Moneycontrol.

‘Access to VIP and cargo data’: Solicitor General flags security concerns as Celebi fights clearance revocation

Justice Sachin Datta was hearing a petition filed by the Turkey-based Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, challenging the revocation of its security clearance in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan amid rising tensions with India.

'Contrary to law': Celebi to Delhi HC on govt's decision to revoke security clearance

Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi asserted that Celebi's workforce consists of Indian nationals and that the firm is not politically affiliated with the Turkish government.

Govt forms expert panel to align air safety with global standards

The Delhi High Court has tasked the panel with addressing concerns over flight safety by May.

BCAS permits Sabarimala pilgrims to carry coconuts in cabin baggage in flights

During the ritual, ghee is filled inside a coconut, which is then kept in the bag along with other offerings.

Baggage delivery at airports: Over 90% of passengers received luggage within 30 mins of arrival since March, says BCAS

BCAS also added that in phase 2, the government has advised all international airlines, as well as domestic airlines operating in other airports to ramp up baggage delivery timings.

BCAS to fill 122 operational posts; to set up 17 new offices

The finance ministry approved 122 operational posts at the aviation security agency last month

Airlines should deliver baggage within 30 minutes | New luggage rule for Indian airlines

How often has it happened that you had to wait for hours to collect your baggage at the airport? It surely is a tiring situation. But this might change soon as the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airlines to ensure that baggage delivery is within 30 minutes of landing at airports. Watch this video as Moneycontrol’s Sahil Jain explains more about the new directive.

AAI receives clearance: Full-body scanners set to upgrade airport security

BCAS had in April 2019 directed that 84 hypersensitive and sensitive airports should get full-body scanners by March 2020 in place of DFMDs. Other airports were supposed to get scanners by March 2021.

BCAS sees rise in check-in bag rejection as passengers pack prohibited items

Cybersecurity threats and drone-based attacks are two significant emerging concerns in aviation security, according to the director general of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security

BCAS conducting study to assess holding area for intl passengers at Delhi airport: Official

The ongoing study by the agency, which is responsible for civil aviation security, is aimed to ensure that there is no congestion at the immigration area once international air travel gains full steam after being severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Govt working to augment manpower, capabilities of DGCA, BCAS: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) takes care of the safety aspects, while the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is in charge of the security aspects in the sector.

Airlines adhering to hand baggage policy: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) had issued a circular on February 24, 2000 to enforce the rule, he said during the Question Hour.

BCAS allows Sikh aviation sector employees to carry kirpan within airports

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) order on March 4, banning Sikh aviation sector employees from carrying kirpan on person within any Indian airport premises, was criticised by leading Sikh body Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

M A Ganapathy appointed BCAS chief

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Ganapathy, IPS, to the post of Director General, BCAS, for a tenure up to his superannuation on February 29, 2024, the order said.

84 airports to install body scanners by March 2020

The circular states the standard operating procedures (SOPs) that 84 airports would have to follow while using body scanners.

Use of smuggled gold in Lok Sabha polls in Delhi? Customs, I-T dept on high vigil

Not only the passenger terminal, activities at the Delhi airport's cargo terminal are also being monitored closely to check such suspicious movement.

Stamping, tagging of fliers' hand baggage to end from April 1

Stamping and tagging of the hand baggage of fliers at seven major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai, will be done away with from April 1, the CISF said today.

Hand baggage tags at 7 airports scrapped; CISF not on board

The Civil Aviation Ministry today decided to do away with security stamp on hand baggage tags at seven airports but the move appeared to have run into rough weather with CISF opposing its immediate execution.

Aadhaar-linked smart cards for employees to enter airport: BCAS

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is looking to roll out Aadhaar linked smart cards for all employees to enter airport premises. It was found that employees were using expired passes to enter airports, which is leading to threat to the security system already in place.

BCAS suspends IndiGo's security training centre licence

Aviation security watchdog BCAS has suspended the licence of budget carrier IndiGo's aviation security training centre for lapses in its examination system as the same set of question papers were repeated for many months.

Now enter airports with just soft copies of your tickets

According to fresh orders from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), air passengers can now display their tickets on their smartphones, tablets and