Question : Construction of Buildings around Airports

(a) whether any norms have been laid down for construction of private buildings in the areas adjoining airports and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the height and the distance of the buildings constructed/under-construction in areas adjoining Mumbai airport conform to these norms;

(c) if so the details thereof and if not, the details of such constructed/under-construction private buildings which do not conform to the fixed norms;

(d) whether the Maitri Park Cooperative Housing Society in Chembur, Mumbai is also included in the list of such buildings; and

(e) if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government against the persons responsible for constructing buildings without complying with the norms and without obtaining the requisite NOC?

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a): Yes, Madam. Construction of buildings/structures in the vicinity of airports of the country are regulated by the provisions of S.O.84(E)
notified on 14th January, 2010.

(b) & (c): Yes, Madam. The height and the distance of the buildings constructed/under construction in adjoining Mumbai airport conform to
the norms except few buildings. The details of violations are at Annexure I.

(d): No, Madam.

(e): Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has initiated action as per the provisions of the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstruction caused by Buildings and Trees etc.) Rules, 1994.

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