Question : HIGHER USER CHARGES

(a) whether the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has commented on the mismatch of high user charges and services provided at Indian airports;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether IATA has commented that the airport operators should not be permitted to hike airport charges or levy user charges just to offset non-fulfillment of targets mentioned in contracts;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether IATA has also called for strong penalties on airport operators like revocation of concession agreements with the private airport developers; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) & (f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

Statement in reply to parts (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) & (f) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.318 for 10.12.2009 regarding Higher User Charges.

(a): No, Madam. International Air Transport Association (IATA) has not commented on the mismatch of high user charges and services provided at Indian airports.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): No, Madam.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): No, Madam.

(f): Does not arise.