Overview
- The rules, published June 18 under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, replace the 1994 framework to expedite obstruction removal
- They empower authorities to issue notices, conduct daytime inspections, and escalate non-compliant structures for demolition without allowing appeals to the DGCA Owners must submit structural details within 60 days to qualify for Section 22 compensation, and unauthorized constructions built after the notification date are ineligible
- The 21-day public comment period closes this week and has drawn criticism for omitting Supreme Court-mandated notice and show-cause safeguards
- Stakeholders are awaiting the official Air India crash report, which may prompt further regulatory adjustments