Panel to take a call on second airport issue

New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry has said that applications to set up a greenfield airports within 150 km of an existing airport will be considered by a steering committee headed by the civil aviation secretary. “The committee shall consider all relevant facts and circumstances including contractual liabilities, if any... Based on recommendations, the ministry will decide whether approval for the airport project should be granted or not,” an official statement said.
Post-approval, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) would consider granting an airport licence to the applicant, it added. The Cabinet approval would be required for the applications seeking exemption or relaxation from laid down rules and policies.
According to the ministry, setting up of a greenfield airport beyond 150 km of an existing civilian airport would not require prior approval of the central government. “The DGCA would be competent to grant licence for operating of the airport as per existing rules,” it said. The government on Thursday approved the policy for greenfield airports.
28/04/08 Economic Times

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