The 'Aero City' project near the international airport has the IAF concerned they builders might be breaking a law restricting construction of private buildings in the general vicinity of defence stations.
Expressing concerns over setting up of multi-storey buildings close to the boundary wall of the Research and Analysis Wing's aviation branch at IGI airport here, the Air Force today said it has raised its objection over the constructions to the government.
"This is a matter of concern to us...We have raised objection over this (construction)," air chief marshal P V Naik said.
He was replying to queries about whether the construction of hotels next to the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) complex was a matter of concern for the IAF and whether it has raised objection over the issue.
As per the existing rules, no construction activity is allowed within 100 metres of military air bases and technical areas, IAF officials said.
The under-construction buildings are part of the Aero City project coming up near the international airport.
The ARC base here houses aircrafts such as IL-76, AN-32 and Gulf Stream, which are used for gathering intelligence and carrying out airborne surveillance missions.
"All these aspects would be looked into by respective station commanders," said M M Pallam, minister of state for defence. "If there is any threat, they will bring it to the notice of the appropriate authorities."
Pallam also asked for people to avoid overreacting, saying whenever there is a defence station and construction nearby, the rules laid down in the Works of Defence Act, 1903 governed how construction should continue.
The Works of Defence Act imposes restrictions on the use and enjoyment of land in the vicinity of works of defence to ensure such land is kept free from buildings and other obstructions, and to determine the amount of compensation to be made in case of such imposition.
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