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Civil Aviation Ministry Proposes Draft Rules to Demolish Airport Obstructions

Designed to prevent flight path hazards revealed by the June 12 crash, the draft rules must be published in the Official Gazette before authorities can mandate demolition or trimming of overheight structures.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport runway in Mumbai.
The draft rules seek to replace the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 1994. (HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, on June 18 to tighten control over buildings and trees near notified aerodrome zones.
  • Under the draft, aerodrome officers can serve notices on owners of any structure found exceeding prescribed height limits and report violations to the DGCA.
  • Owners must submit detailed information, including structural dimensions and site plans, within 60 days of notice or face enforcement actions such as demolition or height reduction by district collectors.
  • Property owners may appeal orders before First or Second Appellate Officers by filing the prescribed form and fee, and only compliant parties can claim compensation under section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024.
  • The regulations will take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette, and the Ministry has invited public objections and suggestions within 20 days of notification.