New Delhi: The Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill which seeks to encourage smaller airports to expand air connectivity to relatively remote and far-flung areas.
Rajya Sabha passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021, after a brief discussion amid protest and sloganeering by the Opposition over various issues, including the Pegasus snooping controversy and farm laws.
The bill, which will amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, was moved on the floor of the house for passage and consideration by Civil Aviation Minster Jyotiraditya Scindia.
According to the bill, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 provides for the establishment of an Airports Economic Regulatory Authority to regulate tariff and other charges for the aeronautical services rendered at airports and to monitor performance standards of airports.
Being an independent regulator for protection of the interests of airports, airlines and passengers, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India has, since its inception, been determining the tariffs of aeronautical charges at major airports in the country.
While participating in the debate, K R Suresh Reddy of TRS supported the bill and said that it was essential for the country as it will help the common man who uses air travel. However, he also mentioned that there are certain apprehensions about the bill such as clubbing of major airports with other ones.
04/08/21 PTI/Indian Express
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