Madurai: The expansion of the Madurai airport has moved a step closer to reality. The state government has issued orders clearing acquisition of 20.40 acres of land for airport expansion work. This is the first instalment of land meant for the airport.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) had asked the government to provide 800 acres to extend the existing runway and construct other facilities to convert the airport into international standards. Following this, the transport department issued a government order approving acquisition of 20.40 acres from Ayanpapakudi village in Madurai for the project.
Sources in the district administration said that "sanction for land acquisition is being given in instalments. We have received orders to start acquiring land at Ayanpapakudi. There is no instruction about status of the remaining land."
A senior official of the AAI said, "We are yet to get the full chunk of land for expanding the airport. The state government has promised that land will be acquired and handed over on time. The airport has a new terminal and a 7,500 feet runway. We are planning to extend the runway to 12,500 feet for which more land will be needed."
20/03/12 Times of India
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