Days after the Air India crash near Ahmedabad airport, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued draft rules aimed at removing potential hazards to aircraft safety in and around airports.
The proposed Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, were notified on June 18 and will take effect once published in the Official Gazette.
The draft rules aim to strengthen enforcement against buildings, trees, and other structures that breach height limits in designated aerodrome zones. Authorities will now have greater power to take timely action to remove such obstructions, a move widely seen as a response to the recent crash and broader concerns over flight path safety.
According to the draft, any structure found to exceed the permitted height will be served with a notice by the officer-in-charge of the concerned aerodrome. Owners will be required to submit detailed information, including the structure’s dimensions and site plan, within 60 days. Failure to do so could result in enforcement action, including demolition or a reduction in height.
