[ecis2016.org] The Bombay High Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to initiate action against buildings flouting height regulation norms, near the city’s airport
A Bombay High Court division bench of justices VM Kanade and MS Sonak, on June 13, 2017, asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA), to take a serious note of the rising number of structures flouting height regulation norms near the airport in the city and initiate appropriate action. The bench was hearing a petition filed by activist Yashwant Shenoy, seeking action against the structures violating height regulation norms, near the domestic and international terminals.
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The court had earlier asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to tackle the issue on a war-footing and initiate action against all such structures that have become an obstacle in the flight path. The bench was informed by the DGCA, on June 13, 2017 that it had carried out year-wise surveys and for the year 2010-11, out of 137 structures, 35 structures flouted the height regulation norms.
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The court directed the DGCA to follow the due process of law and pass final orders, with respect to these 35 structures.
“We find that with respect to these 35 structures, the developer or builder has violated the height norms. We direct the DGCA to forthwith take action against these structures and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with the law,” the court said.
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“We are satisfied with the action and steps taken by the DGCA. We direct the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to also consider the issue and take appropriate action,” justice Kanade said.
The court has posted the matter for further hearing on June 15, 2017.
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