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The Gujarat High Court has directed authorities to conduct a detailed aeronautical survey before proceeding with demolition of structures located near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The order, issued in the past week, comes amid disputes over buildings identified as potential obstacles to flight safety. The court instructed aviation and local authorities to assess whether the structures violate permissible height limits under aviation norms before taking coercive action. The directive is expected to impact ongoing enforcement measures and underscores the need for technical evaluation in matters involving urban development near airport zones.
The Gujarat High Court stated in the past week that authorities must undertake a comprehensive aeronautical survey before initiating demolition of structures situated in the vicinity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, amid concerns over potential violations of height restrictions and aviation safety norms. Advertisement
The court issued the direction while hearing petitions filed by property owners challenging demolition notices served on buildings identified as obstacles within the airport’s funnel or approach zones. Petitioners argued that the demolition process had been initiated without adequate technical verification of whether the structures actually breached permissible height limits prescribed under aviation regulations.
In its observations, the court emphasised that any enforcement action must be supported by a proper aeronautical assessment carried out by competent authorities. It directed that the survey should determine the exact height of the structures in relation to the permissible elevation limits defined under aviation safety standards, including obstacle limitation surfaces.
Officials involved in the matter indicated that the dispute centres on structures located in areas falling under regulated zones around the airport, where building heights are subject to strict controls to ensure safe aircraft operations. These norms are enforced through guidelines issued by aviation authorities, including the requirement for no-objection certificates (NOCs) for construction in proximity to airports.
The High Court further noted that demolition should not proceed until the findings of the aeronautical survey are available and evaluated. It stressed the need for due process, indicating that property owners must be given clarity on whether their buildings fall within restricted limits before any irreversible action is taken.
The case highlights ongoing challenges in urban areas where development has taken place in proximity to critical infrastructure such as airports. In many instances, discrepancies arise between sanctioned building plans and evolving aviation safety requirements, leading to disputes over enforcement.
Authorities are now expected to carry out the survey exercise and submit findings, which will form the basis for any further action. The outcome is likely to influence how similar cases are handled in airport-adjacent zones, particularly in rapidly urbanising cities where real estate development intersects with aviation safety regulations.
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