(a) whether Railways have received any proposal from the Ministry of Civil Aviation to hand
over unused land to Airports Authority of India for development of Rajkot Airport; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by Railways in the matter?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H.MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): A request was received by Railways from Airport Authority of India (AAI) for leasing of railway
land measuring 14.7 hectare for extension of runway at Rajkot Airport. AAI has been requested to submit a
comprehensive proposal with their consent to bear the cost of shifting of existing structures and lease
charges based on market value of land as per railways extant policy.