Question : ILS AT DIMAPUR AIRPORT

(a) whether the Government are aware that a large piece of land under the occupation of Assam Rifles in the Dimapur Airport area has deprived the Airport authorities to facilitate Night Landing Facilities at the Airport;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to shift the Assam Rifles from the premises of the airport; and

(d) the time by which the resettlement of Assam Rifles and the work of installation of ILS at Dimapur airport is likely to be completed?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )
(a), (b), (c) and (d): Yes, Sir. Decision has already been taken for vacating the 18.15 acres of land under occupation of Assam Rifles Training Centre (ARTC) at Dimapur Airport by the end of July, 2002. Airports Authority of India (AAI) will, thereafter, take necessary action for installation of Instrument Landing System and other allied works at this airport.