The Centre has assured the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday that flights would not be curtailed at Chandigarh International Airport because of recarpeting of the runway in March and April as was expected from the decision of the Air Force authorities at the local level. The information was provided by Assistant Solicitor-General of India Chetan Mittal to a division bench, comprising justices SS Saron and Darshan Singh, during the resumed hearing of a public interest litigation filed by the Mohali Industries Association. Mittal informed the court that a decision was taken by an officer who recently joined the Air Force in Chandigarh resulting in the curtailment of flights but that decision has been withdrawn.
On this, the court directed that in case such a decision to curtail flight operations from Chandigarh has to be taken, the authorities should consult the High Court as well as other stakeholders like the defence ministry.
Appearing for the petitioner association, senior advocate Puneet Bali argued that such a decision by the Air Force had created confusion not only in the minds of passengers but also among the flight operators who are keen on starting international flights from Chandigarh. Amicus Curiae ML Sareen, too, expressed that such decisions should be taken after keeping in mind the interest of all stakeholders and with the knowledge of the court.
02/02/17 The Indian Express
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On this, the court directed that in case such a decision to curtail flight operations from Chandigarh has to be taken, the authorities should consult the High Court as well as other stakeholders like the defence ministry.
Appearing for the petitioner association, senior advocate Puneet Bali argued that such a decision by the Air Force had created confusion not only in the minds of passengers but also among the flight operators who are keen on starting international flights from Chandigarh. Amicus Curiae ML Sareen, too, expressed that such decisions should be taken after keeping in mind the interest of all stakeholders and with the knowledge of the court.
02/02/17 The Indian Express
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