Section 17 Civil Aviation Act 2022
Section 17 of the Civil Aviation Act 2022 is about Funds of the Authority. It is under Part V (Financial Provisions) of the Act.
(1) There shall be established for the Authority a Fund from which all expenses incurred by the Authority for the execution of its functions under this Act shall be paid.
(2) There shall be credited to the Fund established under subsection (1)—
(a) all subventions and budgetary allocations from the Government of the Federation ;
(b) all fees and funds in respect of services provided by the Authority, and accruing from—
(i) grant of air travel organiser’s licence,
(ii) grant of air transport licence, airline operating permit or permit for non-commercial flights,
(iii) grant of air operator certificate,
(iv) grant of personnel licences,
(v) 56% of the 5% airfare, contract, charter, cargo sales and management fee charges imposed under section 23 of this Act,
(vi) grant of approved maintenance organisation approval,
(vii) aircraft registration and certification,
(viii) grant of certificate of airworthiness (issue and renewal),
(ix) rental of property, plant and equipment,
(x) medical examination fees, where applicable,
(xi) proceeds from sales of information and publications,
(xii) registration of agencies,
(xiii) registration of legal instruments and interests,
(xiv) grant of aerodrome, heliport and helipad operating licences,
(xv) grant and renewal of aviation height clearance approval,
(xvi) approval of aviation training organisations,
(xvii) grant of aviation security screener’s certificate,
(xviii) grant of aviation security service provider approval,
(xix) grant of aviation security training provider certificate,
(xx) grant of aviation security instructor authorisation,
(xxi) any licence, certificate, permit, contract or lease issued under the provisions of this Act, and
(xxii) training and consultancy ;
(c) all civil penalties payable for violation of the provisions of this Act and regulations, rules and orders, directives and terms of permit, authorisation and approvals ;
(d) all sums accruing to the Authority by way of gifts, endowments, bequests, grants or any other contributions by any person and organisation;
(e) returns on investments ;
(f) foreign aid and assistance ; and
(g) all other sums which may accrue to the Authority.
(3) The Fund established under subsection (1) shall be managed in accordance with extant Financial Regulations applicable in the Public Service of the Federation.
