Airport expansion / new terminal — RTI

Airport expansion / new terminal — RTI

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

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Direct answer. File RTI to AAI (or via AAI for PPP airports). Ask DPR, environmental clearance, land acquisition, milestones, expenditure.

Legal framework

AAI Act 1994.
EIA Notification 2006 — airport projects Schedule-I.
PPP framework for airports.

5 questions to ask

DPR & EIA.
Land acquisition status.
Contractor & value.
Milestones.
Expenditure to date.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, AAI / Airport Operator
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Airport expansion details

Airport [..] expansion — please furnish (1) DPR + EIA, (2) land acquisition, (3) contractor, (4) milestones, (5) expenditure.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing only at airport — go to AAI.
Skipping EIA ask.

Case law anchors

CIC/AAI/A/2018/000345 — airport expansion records disclosable.

Pro tips

Use MoCA website for projects.
Pair with CAG aviation audit reports.

FAQ

Q: PPP airport — DIAL/MIAL — RTI? Via AAI/government counterpart.
Q: Noise complaints? Separate RTI to AAI environment cell.

Sources

AAI Act 1994. EIA Notification 2006.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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