Parliament passes bill to amend Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act

The Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill which seeks to encourage smaller airports to expand air connectivity to relatively remote and far-flung areas.

Rajya Sabha passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021, after a brief discussion amid protest and sloganeering by the Opposition over various issues, including the Pegasus snooping controversy and farm laws.

The bill, which will amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008, was moved on the floor of the house for passage and consideration by Civil Aviation Minster Jyotiraditya Scindia.

According to the bill, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 provides for the establishment of an Airports Economic Regulatory Authority to regulate tariff and other charges for the aeronautical services rendered at airports and to monitor performance standards of airports.