Delhi airport operator challenges authorities over Hindon airport operations

GMR Group-led Delhi Worldwide Airport Restricted (DIAL) has taken authorized motion towards the Union authorities, alleging a breach of aviation coverage by permitting business flights at Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad.

The lawsuit, filed on the Delhi Excessive Court docket on 10 March, claims that the federal government violated the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA) guideline that prohibits the institution of recent greenfield airports inside 150 kilometers of an current civilian airport.

A Reuters report mentioned the transfer comes after Air India Specific commenced business operations from Hindon Airport on 1 March, providing direct flights to Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Goa. This improvement made Air India Specific the primary airline to function from two airports within the Nationwide Capital Area (NCR).

This isn’t the primary time DIAL has challenged the federal government over airport operations within the NCR. In January final 12 months, DIAL filed the same lawsuit after the federal government allowed business operations at Hindon. The Centre countered that DIAL had no proper to object after shedding the Jewar Airport bid. The court docket sided with the federal government, permitting Hindon to proceed business operations.

Based on DIAL, the MCA coverage goals to forestall redundant infrastructure and shield the financial viability of current airports. Hindon Airport, situated about 30 kilometers from Delhi Airport, was established as a civil enclave on the Hindon Air Power Station to help the federal government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN).