Panaji: Goa government has sought intervention by the Prime Minister's Office in releasing 3.5 acres of land at Dabolim airport which is with the Indian Navy that will help the Airports Authority of India to undertake expansion of the airport. State Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who discussed the issue with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his Delhi visit told reporters, "This land is required for the creation of fuel bunkers and parking slots. Due to shortage of parking, the planes have to go back to Mumbai for night halt," he said. Although the Navy runs and maintains the airport, the expansion project is to be undertaken by the AAOI.
30/04/12 PTI/IBN Live
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