Government issues guidelines for aircraft safety week after deadly crash
These regulatory guidelines come amid the June 12 crash of an Air India Dreamliner, which was directed to fly from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport.
Following the unprecedented, tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released a new draft rules strategically objecting to tighten the control over physical structures that could pose risks to aircraft safety.
The Draft Regulation titled as ‘Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025’ will come into effect upon their publication in the Official Gazette.
The rules and regulations are made to enhance the power of authorities to take prompt and decisive action against buildings, trees, and other structures that exceed permissible height limits in designated aerodrome zones.
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These regulatory guidelines come amid the June 12 crash of an Air India Dreamliner, which was directed to fly from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport.
While after taking off, the aircraft shortly strike-off into the B.J. Medical College Hostel, bursting into flames, killing 241 of the 242 people on board and several others on the ground.
The government came out with this initiative as a proactive step to enhance aviation safety and prevent future accidents caused by obstructions in aircraft flight paths.
According to the proposed rules, any structure exceeding the height restrictions around notified aerodromes will be served a notice by the officer-in-charge. Property owners will be required to submit key details — including site plans, ownership documents, and structural dimensions — within 60 days of receiving the notice. In any way, failure to comply would result in enforcement action, including the demolition or trimming of the structure.
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The draft also grants officials the authority to conduct physical site inspections during daylight hours after informing the property owner. If the owner refuses to cooperate, the officer may proceed based on available information and escalate the matter to the DGCA.
The draft rules showcases a two-tier appeals process which allows affected property owners to challenge demolition or trimming orders by filing an appeal with the First or Second Appellate Officer. Appeals must include the prescribed form, relevant documents, and a fee of Rs 1,000.
Further, the guidelines states that only those who comply with official orders will be eligible for compensation under Section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. Structures erected in violation of the rules after the notification date will not qualify for any compensation.
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