Question : Ground Handling Activities at Airports

(a) the details of the agencies/ contractors engaged in ground handling activities at various airports of the country, airport-wise;

(b) the details of dates on which payment to such agencies/contractors was made along with the amount paid, airport-wise;

(c) the details of agencies/contractors along with period of their engagement in such activities, airport-wise;

(d) whether above agencies/contractors have met all norms in this regard, if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government proposes to hand over ground handling work to Government agencies in view of the security scenario; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (d): The engagement of agencies/contractors for ground handling activities at all Indian airports are regulated by the Airports Authority of India (General Management, Entry for Ground Handling Services) Regulations, 2007 notified under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 and the agencies/contractors are required to follow the provisions contained in the Aircraft Act, 1934 and rules made thereunder and directions, orders and circulars issued from time to time. The details relating to the ground handling agencies/contractors are being collected and will be laid on the Table of House.

(e): No, Madam.

(f): No such proposal at present.