The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has agreed to start granting Height NOCs (No Objection Certificates) for structures close to the Navi Mumbai Airport as projected after the efforts and tireless efforts of the City Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). According to the official, NOCs will be issued for projects located within 20 km radius of the projected Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with a planned height of more than 55.10 m AMSL and an obstacle limit of up to 160.10 m AMSL depending on the surface. ols) criteria.
“The citizen-friendly decision will pave the way for smooth development of Navi Mumbai International Airport, complementing the development of not only the surrounding NMIA area, but the MMR region as a whole,” said Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Vice President and Managing Director of CIDCO.
Cidco said in a release that the decision to grant NOC to construction in this area will help expedite the work of the model project, which will contribute to the development of the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
As per aviation regulations, in respect of all buildings located within 20 km radius of any airport, it is mandatory to obtain a valid altitude NOC from AAI, prior to the grant of any construction approval by the local town planning authorities.
(with inputs from PTI)