Kerala govt moves HC against airport contract granted to Adani
The Union government as well as the Airport Authority of India took initial steps for giving concessions for the operation of the airport to private operators
The State government on Wednesday filed a writ petition in the Kerala High Court challenging the move by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) to grant right of operation, management and development of the Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Adani Enterprises Limited.
In its petition, Jyothilal, Principal Secretary, Transport Department said that the Centre had assured the State in 2003 that, taking into account the contribution being made by the State for acquisition of additional land for the airport, the government will be consulted at the time when a decision to induct private sector in the management of the airport would be taken.
