Availing NOC for high-rise building near airport made easy

Surat: Obtaining a no objection certificate (NOC) from Airports Authority of India (AAI) to build a high-rise apartment or other structures around the airport has now become a simple task, thanks to the newly implemented NOC cell system. All required procedures for acquiring an NOC will now be done through the cell and the applicant will get the certificate directly at their residence from Delhi.
So far, there was no dedicated section to handle such applications, resulting in delay of allotment of NOC. Projects worth crores have been stalled for long periods as a result.
As per rules, NOC from AAI is must for a high-rise before getting permission from local authorities like Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA).
"Corruption allegations had been raised against the local airport authority in the past, as obtaining NOC is a lengthy process. So, we have put in place this procedure in which an applicant has to apply to the local office and will get a receipt for the same," says GK Khare, airport controller, Surat airport. "The receipt will serve as a document to prove an application."
28/07/10 Yagnesh Mehta/Times of India

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Categories: Airports Jul 2010