Lack Of Aviation Infrastructure Has Led To Difficulties For Various National Institutions Located In Jodhpur: Rajasthan HC Calls For Affidavits
Live LawIn a PIL pending for almost 9 years in relation to the addition of another terminal at the Jodhpur airport, the Rajasthan High Court highlighted the fact that despite repeated assurances from the State, no desirous results were achieved at the ground level. The division bench of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Chandra Prakash Shrimali opined that Jodhpur, despite being the second largest city in India's largest state had faced hindrance in its development due to being placed in a remote position near the Thar Desert, combined with the lack of adequate aviation infrastructure. However, the lack of aviation infrastructure, resulting in poor connectivity, has hindered the effective functioning of all these institutions, as a number of eminent doctors, lawyers, scientists, experts, professionals and the faculties from the other major cities of India are unable to travel down to Jodhpur to provide their services.” The Court held that the issue was not just about infrastructure but also the lackadaisical approach of the aviation planners that had presented the possibility of violation of Article 21 of the citizens to live a progressive, meaningful and dignified life. Noting the fact that in 9 years no desirous results were achieved at the ground level, the Court directed submission of affidavit from Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, detailing reasons for failure to adhere to the timelines of completion of the civil airport by March 2025, and how they proposed to do it by October, 2025. Furthermore, the Court also directed submission of affidavits on all other aspects related to the terminal, including taxi stands, deployment plan & lodging facilities of additional CISF personnel, incentives that could be provided to the aviation sector for additional flights, land issuance for future expansion, and development of aviation sector in Western Rajasthan.
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