GoM to screen plan for airport regulator
Civil aviation minister Praful Patel said the Cabinet considered the AERA proposal on Monday and referred it to a GoM.
By TNN |
NEW DELHI: The civil aviation ministry's plan to set up an Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) is likely to face delay as the Union Cabinet has referred the issue to a group of ministers (GoM). Once the cabinet panel clears the proposal, it will be sent again for the Cabinet's consideration. A bill will be introduced in Parliament to enact legislation for the Authority after obtaining Cabinet approval.
Civil aviation minister Praful Patel said the Cabinet considered the AERA proposal on Monday and referred it to a GoM. Likely to be headed by defence minister Pranab Mukherjee, the Cabinet panel would include Mr Patel and finance minister P Chidambaram.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wanted the matter to be referred to the GoM in order to evolve a clear policy to remove overlapping of jurisdiction, Mr Patel said after the Cabinet meeting. Among other issues, the GoM would look into aeronautical charges and ways for demarcation of defence fields and civilian enclaves.
The AERA is supposed to play the role of an independent regulator to ensure that airport development turns into a vibrant activity. Concerns of passengers and airlines -- the main users of airports -- would be addressed by the Authority. The independent regulatory would look into tariffs like navigation and parking charges paid by airlines, apart from passenger service fee (PSF) which is collected from passengers. The Authority would also monitor the quality of services rendered by various airports.
Civil aviation minister Praful Patel said the Cabinet considered the AERA proposal on Monday and referred it to a GoM. Likely to be headed by defence minister Pranab Mukherjee, the Cabinet panel would include Mr Patel and finance minister P Chidambaram.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wanted the matter to be referred to the GoM in order to evolve a clear policy to remove overlapping of jurisdiction, Mr Patel said after the Cabinet meeting. Among other issues, the GoM would look into aeronautical charges and ways for demarcation of defence fields and civilian enclaves.
The AERA is supposed to play the role of an independent regulator to ensure that airport development turns into a vibrant activity. Concerns of passengers and airlines -- the main users of airports -- would be addressed by the Authority. The independent regulatory would look into tariffs like navigation and parking charges paid by airlines, apart from passenger service fee (PSF) which is collected from passengers. The Authority would also monitor the quality of services rendered by various airports.
Start a SIP with as low as ₹500 with ET Money App!
Download
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
ADVERTISEMENT
