Section 64, Civil Aviation Act, 2017 for an effective aviation safety and security

(1) The Director-General may, from time to time, for anyreason, re-inspect or re-examine any civil aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, air operator, school, or repair organisation or shop, or any civil airman holding a certificate issued under this Part. (2) Where, as a result of a re-inspection or re-examination, or if, as a result of any other investigation made by the Director- General, the Director-General determines that safety in civil aviation or commercial air transport or the public interest requires it, the Director-General may issue an order amending, modifying, suspending or revoking, in whole or in part any air worthiness certificate, airman certificate, air operator certificate, or certificate for any airport, school or approved maintenance organisation issued under this Act. (3) The Director-General shall, prior to amending, modifying, suspending, or revoking a certificate, inform its holder as to any grounds or reason relied on by the Director-General for the proposed action and, except in an emergency, shall provide the holder an opportunity to respond to those grounds or reasons and be heard as to why the certificate should not be amended, modified, suspended or revoked. (4) A person whose certificate is affected by any order of the Director-General under this section may appeal against it to the High Court and the Director-General may be a party to such proceedings.