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Business Standard
32 minutes ago
- Business Standard
Air India crash: 210 victims identfied, 187 bodies handed over to families
A week after the deadly Air India crash that took place in Ahmedabad, DNA samples of 210 victims had been matched with their families and 187 mortals had been released, announced Gujarat Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel on Thursday. In a post on social media X, Patel wrote "UPDATED UP TO :- 19/06/2025, 8:30 a.m. NO. OF DNA MATCH - 210 NO. OF RELATIVES CONTACTED- 210 NO. OF MORTAL RELEASED- 187 Remaining Mortal remains will be handed over soon." Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation released new draft rules to tighten control over structures that pose a risk to aircraft safety. The draft, titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, was issued on June 18 and will come into force once published in the Official Gazette. The rules aim to give authorities the power to take prompt action against buildings and trees that exceed height limits in designated aerodrome zones. This is seen as a proactive step to prevent potential accidents caused by obstructions in flight paths. "Where any notification has been issued by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Act and the officer-in-charge of the concerned aerodrome has reason to believe that any building or tree exists in violation of the provisions of the aforesaid notification, he shall serve a copy of the notification on the owner of the building or tree, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedure laid down in sub-section (3) of said section," the draft reads. Under the draft, any structure found violating the prescribed height limits may be served a notice by the officer-in-charge of an aerodrome. Owners must submit detailed information - including structure dimensions and site plans - within sixty days. Failure to comply could result in enforcement action, including demolition or height reduction. "The officer-in-charge of the concerned aerodrome shall forthwith send a report of such violation to the Director General, or any officer authorised by him in this behalf," it added. For physical verification, officers are empowered to enter the premises during daylight hours after informing the owner. In cases of non-cooperation, officers may proceed based on available information and refer the matter to the DGCA. "Before forwarding the details to the Director General, the officer-in-charge of the aerodrome shall satisfy himself about the correctness of the details and for that purpose, he shall be empowered to enter the premises in question and carry out physical verification of the dimensions of the building or tree, as the case may be, during daylight hours and with reasonable prior notice to the owner, who shall be duty bound to extend full cooperation during such physical verification," it further added. If there is non-compliance, the officer-in-charge must report the matter to the District Collector, who is then responsible for ensuring the demolition or trimming is carried out in accordance with the order. The procedure will mirror the process used for removing unauthorised constructions.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Govt issues draft rules for demolishing obstructions near airports
The government has issued draft rules to regulate and remove obstructions such as buildings and trees that interfere with aircraft operations around airports. The draft Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Caused by Buildings and Trees, etc) Rules, 2025, were released under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, on Wednesday. They are open to public feedback for 21 days. The proposed rules seek to replace the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 1994, and will come into force on the date of their publication. They empower the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to act against any structure violating height restrictions specified in government notifications. 'Under the proposed rules, any building or tree that violates notified height restrictions around airports may face demolition or height reduction orders Owners will be served notices, required to submit building or tree details, and cooperate with physical inspections by airport authorities,' says the draft, a copy of which HT has seen. Airport authorities will be required to notify the owner and conduct physical verification when such obstructions are identified. 'Owners will be required to submit structural details within 60 days, or an additional 60 days if an extension is granted,' says the draft. 'If the DGCA determines, after providing an opportunity for a hearing, that a building or tree violates safety norms, an order can be issued for its demolition, trimming, or reduction in height.' In cases of non-compliance, the district collector will be authorised to enforce demolition or trimming procedures for the obstructions that will be treated as unauthorised construction. 'On receiving the report from the officer-in-charge of the aerodrome, the district collector shall carry out forthwith the demolition of the building or the cutting of the tree or reduction in height of the building, as the case may be, in the same manner and by the same procedure as is followed in case of demolition of any unauthorised construction...' Aggrieved individuals may file appeals to designated appellate officers using a prescribed form and fee. Final orders have to be complied with within 60 days. The proposed rules say that the compensation may be available only for compliant or pre-existing structures. New constructions violating notified height restrictions will not be eligible for compensation.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Air India crash effects: Houses near airport will be demolished if... Check civil aviation regulator DGCA's new draft rules
In the wake of the catastrophic Air India crash that killed 241 people, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released a draft of the Aircraft ( Demolition of Obstructions ) Rules, 2025 to tighten controls on structures that pose a threat to aircraft safety near airports. The move is seen as a preventive step following the June 12 tragedy, in which a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the hostel complex of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar area shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The draft rules, issued on June 18 will take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette, aim to empower authorities to take immediate action against buildings, trees, or other objects that violate prescribed height limits in designated aerodrome zones. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Esseps Learn More Undo Also Read: DGCA inspection finds no major fault with Air India's 787 planes Under the new regulations, if the officer-in-charge of an aerodrome has reason to believe that a building or tree exceeds allowed height limits, they are authorized to issue a formal notice to the owner, citing the relevant government notification under Section 18(1) of the Act. Owners must respond within 60 days with detailed information including structure dimensions and site plans. Failure to comply may lead to enforcement measures such as height reduction or demolition. Live Events The rules also have an appeal mechanism. Affected individuals may appeal to the First or Second Appellate Officer , submitting the prescribed form, supporting documents, and a ₹1,000 fee. However, only those who comply with orders will be eligible to claim compensation under Section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. Structures erected in violation after the issuance of the notification will not qualify for any compensation. The Civil Aviation Ministry has invited objections or suggestions from the public within twenty days of the draft's notification. Responses are to be submitted to the Director General of Civil Aviation for review. Also Read: Air India to cut long haul international flights by 15% The draft further mandates that any violation be reported to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) or an authorised official. Aerodrome officers will have the power to enter premises during daylight hours for physical verification, after providing reasonable prior notice. If owners fail to cooperate, verification may proceed based on available information, and the case can be referred to the DGCA. In instances of continued non-compliance, the matter must be forwarded to the District Collector, who will be responsible for ensuring that corrective action—such as trimming trees or demolishing structures—is carried out in accordance with the order. This process will mirror existing procedures for removing unauthorised constructions.
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Business Standard
4 hours ago
- General
- Business Standard
Civil Aviation ministry issues new rules to remove obstacles near airports
A week after the Air India crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over structures that pose a risk to aircraft safety. The draft, titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, was issued on June 18 and will come into force once published in the Official Gazette. The rules aim to give authorities the power to take prompt action against buildings and trees that exceed height limits in designated aerodrome zones. This is seen as a proactive step to prevent potential accidents caused by obstructions in flight paths. "Where any notification has been issued by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Act and the officer-in-charge of the concerned aerodrome has reason to believe that any building or tree exists in violation of the provisions of the aforesaid notification, he shall serve a copy of the notification on the owner of the building or tree, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedure laid down in sub-section (3) of said section," the draft reads. Under the draft, any structure found violating the prescribed height limits may be served a notice by the officer-in-charge of an aerodrome. Owners must submit detailed information - including structure dimensions and site plans - within sixty days. Failure to comply could result in enforcement action, including demolition or height reduction. "The officer-in-charge of the concerned aerodrome shall forthwith send a report of such violation to the Director General, or any officer authorised by him in this behalf," it added. For physical verification, officers are empowered to enter the premises during daylight hours after informing the owner. In cases of non-cooperation, officers may proceed based on available information and refer the matter to the DGCA. "Before forwarding the details to the Director General, the officer-in-charge of the aerodrome shall satisfy himself about the correctness of the details and for that purpose, he shall be empowered to enter the premises in question and carry out physical verification of the dimensions of the building or tree, as the case may be, during daylight hours and with reasonable prior notice to the owner, who shall be duty bound to extend full cooperation during such physical verification," it further added. If there is non-compliance, the officer-in-charge must report the matter to the District Collector, who is then responsible for ensuring the demolition or trimming is carried out in accordance with the order. The procedure will mirror the process used for removing unauthorised constructions. Owners have the right to appeal orders to the First or Second Appellate Officer. Appeals must be filed in the prescribed form along with supporting documents and a fee of Rs 1,000. However, only those who comply with the orders may claim compensation under section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. Any new non-compliant structures built after the notification will not be eligible for compensation. The Civil Aviation Ministry has invited objections or suggestions from the public within twenty days of the notification's publication. Responses may be sent to the Director-General of Civil Aviation. On June 12, a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
10 hours ago
- General
- India Today
New aviation rules to demolish obstructions near airports after Air India crash
In the aftermath of the Air India crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over structures that pose risks to aircraft draft, titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, was issued on June 18 and will come into force once published in the Official rules seek to empower authorities to act swiftly against buildings and trees that violate height restrictions in notified aerodrome zones. These measures are being seen as a direct move to prevent future accidents caused by flight path Under the draft, any structure found violating the prescribed height limits may be served a notice by the officer-in-charge of an aerodrome. Owners must submit detailed information - including structure dimensions and site plans - within sixty days. Failure to comply could result in enforcement action, including demolition or height the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) or an authorised officer confirms a violation, they may issue an order directing the owner to demolish the structure or cut the tree. The order must be complied with within sixty days. A second sixty-day extension may be granted only on valid physical verification, officers are empowered to enter the premises during daylight hours after informing the owner. In cases of non-cooperation, officers may proceed based on available information and refer the matter to the the event of non-compliance, the officer-in-charge must report the case to the District Collector, who is required to carry out the demolition or trimming as per the order. This process will follow the same procedure used for removing unauthorised have the right to appeal orders with the First or Second Appellate Officer. Appeals must be filed in the prescribed form along with supporting documents and a fee of Rs 1,000. However, only those who comply with the orders may claim compensation under section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. Any new non-compliant structures built after the notification will not be eligible for Civil Aviation Ministry has invited objections or suggestions from the public within twenty days of the notification's publication. Responses may be sent to the Director-General of Civil Watch
