Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Airfare Regulation Rules In Sealed Cover Within 2 Weeks
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Government to submit its newly framed airfare regulation rules in a sealed cover within two weeks. This directive follows a government update stating that these regulations are scheduled for presentation in Parliament within the next 30 days.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union government to supply copies of the proposed rules for regulating airfare pricing. During the proceedings, the Centre informed the bench that the necessary framework has been finalized and is currently awaiting legislative introduction.
Government counsel stated that the new regulations are expected to be laid before Parliament within a 30-day window. The court's requirement for a sealed cover submission ensures that the judicial body can review the draft policy while the legislative process remains ongoing.
This move comes amid public concerns regarding volatile ticket pricing and the need for a standardized regulatory mechanism. The bench emphasized the importance of transparency in the airline industry's pricing models while ensuring the executive branch's prerogative to frame policy is maintained. Source: Supreme Court Official Records.
