MP urges Defence Minister to expedite land transfer for airport expansion
The Hindu
Su.Thirunavukkarasar raises the issue in Lok Sabha
With land acquisition process for the proposed expansion of Tiruchi airport yet to be completed, Tiruchi MP Su.Thirunavukkarasar on Thursday raised the issue in the Lok Sabha, urging the Defence Minister to take steps for the expeditious transfer of the Defence land sought for the project.
After the first phase of extension of the runway from 6,000 to about 8,000 feet, carried out over a decade ago, the AAI drew up plans to expand it further up to 12,500 feet to facilitate operation of bigger and wide-bodied aircraft.
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