Monday, December 15, 2014

Airports Authority of India colour codes to cheer up Hyderabad realtors

Hyderabad: The civil aviation Ministry will amend the existing building constructions norms of structures near the Begumpet airport with regard to time period taken to issue Non Obje-ction Certificates (NOC) for height clearance, bringing a lot of relief to property owners surrounding the airport.

In a letter to Malkajgiri MP Ch. Malla Reddy, minister for Civil aviation P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju has stated that to streamline the process, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has been directed to prepare Colour Coded Zoning Maps (CCZM) of Airports indicating heights permissible in different areas by different colours. This will eliminate the proc-ess of examination of each case, thereby reducing the time period involved in issuance of NOCs by AAI.

As per AAI norms, no structure above 30 metres can come up in the vicinity of a runway and an NOC from AAI is mandatory. A pilot needs sufficient visibility to be able to safely maneuver after take off or before landing during an enti-rely visual approach or in the visual segment of an instrument approach.

The Begumpet airport is fully operational with the Indian Air Force, flying schools, and chartered and VVIP flights using the runway. Residents complain that a chain of permission is needed for the construction of buildings in the vicinity of Begumpet airport. One has to approach the AAI for clearance in terms of building height and the NOC usually takes months.
15/12/14 Deccan Chronicle
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