Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government today said it would take up with the Centre the issue of land for construction of a terminal building at Leh Airport.
`"As per IAF, they will hand over 11.8 acres of land to Airport Authority of India for construction of Terminal Building (at Leh Airport) only after getting No Objection Certificate for the state governments land of 28 acres," the government said.
In a written reply in the state Assembly to a question raised by Nawang Rigzin Jora of Congress, the government said few meetings were arranged to address the land issue with IAF authorities at Leh and Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.
"Most of the impediments are cleared except the indent which needs to be raised by the Defence Estates Officer (DEO). However, the delay is from the DEO side. Matter is being taken up with Principal Defence Estate Officer, Government of India through Chief Ministers office for expediting raising of indent," the government said.
About the steps contemplated to address the shortage of flights in Ladakh and exorbitant airfares affecting the tourism trade severely, it said since the parking bays and window of operations are limited at Leh airport, the shortage will persist till the expansion of the terminal and apron takes place.
21/06/16 India Today
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`"As per IAF, they will hand over 11.8 acres of land to Airport Authority of India for construction of Terminal Building (at Leh Airport) only after getting No Objection Certificate for the state governments land of 28 acres," the government said.
In a written reply in the state Assembly to a question raised by Nawang Rigzin Jora of Congress, the government said few meetings were arranged to address the land issue with IAF authorities at Leh and Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.
"Most of the impediments are cleared except the indent which needs to be raised by the Defence Estates Officer (DEO). However, the delay is from the DEO side. Matter is being taken up with Principal Defence Estate Officer, Government of India through Chief Ministers office for expediting raising of indent," the government said.
About the steps contemplated to address the shortage of flights in Ladakh and exorbitant airfares affecting the tourism trade severely, it said since the parking bays and window of operations are limited at Leh airport, the shortage will persist till the expansion of the terminal and apron takes place.
21/06/16 India Today
