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Lok Sabha Question No. 6432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Disruption in supply of Petrol, Diesel and CNG
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Thiru Thanga Tamilselvan

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6432

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 ND APRIL, 2026

## DISRUPTION IN SUPPLY OF PETROL, DIESEL AND CNG

## 6432. THIRU THANGA TAMILSELVAN:

## पेĚोͧलयम और Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Union  Government is  aware that the supply of Petrol,  Diesel and CNG has been reduced  or  totally  stopped  in  some  parts  of  the  country,  leading  to  closure  of  many  petrol bunks/pumps  due  to  non-availability of regular fuel  supply and  if so, the details thereof; (b) the  reasons for the short supply  of  Petrol,  Diesel  and  CNG  across  the  country;  and (c)  the  time  by  which  the  supply  of  Petrol,  Diesel  and  CNG  is  likely  to  be  restored  across  the country, particularly in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER पेĚोͧलयम और Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğालय मɅ राÏयमंğी ( Įी सुरेश गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a) No, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that they have not reduced the supply of Petrol and Diesel anywhere in the country including Tamil Nadu.

Also,  Government  has  notified  the  Natural  Gas  (Supply  Regulation)  Order,  2026  dated 09.03.2026 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate the production, allocation and  distribution  of  natural  gas  to  ensure  its  equitable  availability  across  sectors.  Under  this framework, natural gas supplies are being prioritised for critical sectors such as domestic PNG, CNG  for  transport  and  LPG  production,  which  are  being  maintained  up  to  100%  of  their average past six months' consumption, subject to availability, thereby safeguarding household and essential requirements.

- (b) and (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: LPG Price Increase by OMCs
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Anand Bhadauria

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6426 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 APRIL, 2026

## LPG Price Increase by OMCs

6426.  SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  have  increased  the  prices  of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders by about Rs. 60 and Rs. 115 to Rs. 144 respectively with effect from 7th March, 2026, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the reasons for such increase in the prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a) & (b): India imports about 60% of its LPG requirement and accordingly prices of LPG in the country are linked to its prices in the international market. While prices of commercial LPG are  set  by  LPG  marketing  companies  independently,  Government  continues  to  modulate  the effective price to consumer for domestic LPG.

While the average Saudi CP (international benchmark for LPG pricing) rose by 41% (from US$ 385/MT in July 2023 to US$ 542/MT in February 2026) along with exchange rate, the prices of domestic LPG were reduced by about 17% (from Rs. 1103 in August 2023 to Rs. 913 in March 2026). For PMUY consumers, effective price for domestic LPG has been reduced by about 32% (from Rs. 903 in August 2023 to Rs. 613 in March 2026).

The Retail Selling Price (RSP) of a 14.2 Kg domestic LPG cylinder is currently Rs. 913 in Delhi. After  a  targeted  subsidy  of  Rs.  300/cylinder  to  PMUY  consumers,  Government  of  India  is providing 14.2 Kg LPG cylinders at an effective price of Rs. 613 per cylinder (in Delhi) to all eligible PMUY beneficiaries.

Government  has  paid  a  compensation  of  Rs.  22,000  crore  to  OMCs  in  FY  2022-23  and  has approved another compensation of Rs. 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 for under-recoveries on sale of domestic LPG.

The  retail  selling  price  of  commercial  LPG  at  New  Delhi  Market  since  01.01.2026  is  given below:

| Effective Date   |   Retail Selling Price for commercial LPG (Rs./19Kg cylinder) |
|------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| 01.01.2026       |                                                        1691.5 |
| 01.02.2026       |                                                        1740.5 |
| 01.03.2026       |                                                        1768.5 |
| 07.03.2026       |                                                        1883   |

Source: IOCL

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Expansion of Domestic PNG Connections in Coimbatore
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 6424

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  April, 2026

## EXPANSION OF DOMESTIC PNG CONNECTIONS IN COIMBATORE

6424. DR. GANAPATHY  RAJKUMAR P:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has taken steps to provide domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections in all areas of Coimbatore city and Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu, if so,the details thereof;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  total  number  of  authorised  entities  appointed  for  expanding  domestic  PNG  connection networks across Coimbatore; and
- (c)  the  timeline  by  which  the  expansion  of  domestic  PNG  connection  networks  in  Coimbatore  city  and Coimbatore district is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a)  to  (c):  Providing  Piped  Natural  Gas  (PNG)  connections  is  part  of  the  development  of  City  Gas Distribution (CGD) Network, which is carried out by the entities authorized by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) as per their Minimum Work Programme (MWP) and techno-commercial feasibility.

Coimbatore district is covered under the Coimbatore Geographical Area (GA), which has been authorized by PNGRB to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for development of CGD network. The expansion and roll out of CGD network is a continuous process.As on 31.01.2026, IOCL has provided 39,235 PNG (D) connections in the GA.

Recently, a comprehensive  control order dated 24.03.2026 has been issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to facilitate  time-bound  expansion  of  pipeline  infrastructure  across  the  country, especially  CGD.  The  Order  provides  a  uniform  framework  for  grant  of  right  of  way  (RoW)  and permissions by mandating strict timelines, enabling deemed approvals in case of delays, and prohibiting imposition of unauthorised charges by public authorities. It also addresses access issues in residential and private areas by ensuring non-discriminatory and time-bound  permissions, thereby  removing  key bottlenecks in pipeline laying.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6416 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Hyderabad Metro Rail Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6416 TO BE ANSWERED ON APRIL 02, 2026

## HYDERABAD METRO RAIL PROJECT

## NO. 6416.        SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has received a proposal from the State Government  of  Telangana  seeking  approval  for  four  corridors  under Phase 2A and three corridors under Phase 2B of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project;
- (b) if  so,  the  current  status  of  final  approval  by  the  Union  Government including grant of in-principle approval;
- (c) the details and present status of the constitution of a joint committee comprising  Centre  and  State  officials for coordination regarding takeover of Phase-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project;
- (d) the timeline fixed for final clearance and completion of the project in view of the State Government of Telangana's recent approval of land acquisition funds of Rs. 2,787 crore; and
- (e)   the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Union  Government  to  expedite implementation of the project and avoid further delays?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a), (b), (d) & (e): Yes. The proposals of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II (76.4 km comprising  five  corridors)  and  Hyderabad  Metro  Phase-II  (B)  (86.1  km comprising three corridors) were received in this Ministry from Government of Telangana (GoTG).  The Metro Rail projects are highly cost intensive, which undergoes thorough appraisal process and examination at different levels in Central Government as per relevant provisions of Metro Rail Policy, 2017.  The approval  of  project  depends  upon  outcome  of  such  appraisal  process, feasibility of project and availability of the resources, therefore, no timeline of the project can be fixed for approval.

(c):   Government  of  Telangana  (GoTG)  has  informed  that  a  six-member committee  under  the  chairmanship  of  Chief  Secretary,  GoTG  has  been constituted on 19.11.2025 for taking over of Phase-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project by GoTG or its entities. Government of India (GoI) has nominated one member on the committee solely to advise on the technical feasibility of the integration of the proposed Phase-II network with the existing Phase-I metro network. Government of India has advised GoTG that entire range of options, illustratively (a) a system with interoperability by a single operating entity or (b) an interoperable system with more than one operator or (c) any combination/s thereof are also available for GoTG for operation of existing Phase-1  and  proposed  Phase-II  network.  Government  of  India  has  further directed  the  GoTG  that  the  preferred  option  be  submitted  to  the  Central Government for taking a holistic view on such a cost intensive project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Development of Road Infrastructure in Nashik
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6415 ANSWERED ON 2 ND  APRIL, 2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN NASHIK

6415. SHRI RAJABHAU PARAG PRAKASH WAJE:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the acute traffic congestion, frequent  accidents  and  infrastructure  stress  on  the  stretch  between Dwarka Circle and Nashik Road in Nashik city and if so, the corrective action taken thereof;
- (b) whether any proposal has been approved or is under consideration for construction of a flyover on the said stretch and if so, the present status thereof;
- (c) the details of statutory  clearances  required  for the project, including land, environmental and railway clearances and the status of such clearances as received and pending;
- (d) the timelines fixed for execution of the project and the budgetary allocations made so far;
- (e) whether the said stretch falls under National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and is included under Bharatmala Pariyojana;
- (f)  whether the Government proposes to complete and operationalise the flyover before Kumbh Mela-2027 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (g)  whether  the  Government  has  planned  or  sanctioned  any  new National  Highway  projects,  an  Outer  Ring  Road  in  view  of the increasing traffic demand in Nashik and if so, the project-wise details thereof along with the present status and timelines?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (f) The Government has sanctioned the construction of a gradeseparated  interchange  at  the  Dwarka  Circle  in  Nashik  city  at  an estimated cost of Rs. 213.86 crore, which is under implementation by the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MSIDCL). In addition, the State Government has submitted a proposal for  the  development of the Dwarka Circle junction  - Upnagar Naka Datta  Mandir  Chowk  stretch  of  NH-60  at  an  estimated  cost  of  Rs. 258.53 crore to be implemented through Nashik Municipal Corporation. The proposal will be considered for sanction based on requirement of connectivity & traffic density. The  work  for  the  construction  of  Dwarka  Circle  interchange  is under  implementation  with  the  scheduled  date  for  completion  in February  2027,  before  the  Kumbh  Mela  -  2027.  The  interchange  is being developed within the available Right of Way (ROW), and all the statutory clearances for the project have been obtained. (g)     The alignment for construction of outer ring road for Nashik city has been approved. A part of this ring road has been taken up by the

- State Government of Maharashtra through its own funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Appointment/Engagement of Contractual Engineers
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6414 TO BE ANSWERED ON APRIL 02, 2026

## APPOINTMENT/ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL ENGINEERS

NO. 6414. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

## Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it  is  a  fact  that  a  large  number  of  engineering  posts  are  being filled  on  a  contractual  basis  by  the  Works  Department  for  execution  of building  and  infrastructure  works  under  various  national  missions  and  if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the quality, continuity, accountability  and  timely  completion  of  work  is  affected  due  to  the engineers appointed on a contractual basis and if so, the details thereof;
- contract-based engineering posts in a phased manner and create permanent posts in their
- (c) whether the Government proposes to abolish such place and make regular recruitment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be done and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (d): No  such  engineering  posts  are  being  filled  on  a  contractual basis  by  the  Ministry  for  execution  of  building  and  infrastructure  works under various national missions. Only 02 officers-01 Chief Architect; and 01 Executive Engineer (Civil) from the CPWD have been appointed by this Ministry after their  retirement,  on  re-appointment/contract  basis,  for execution/implementation of the Central Vista Project for a fixed period. These  officers  have  been  re-appointed,  considering  their  expertise  and experience in the said project before their retirement. The arrangement is expected to ensure quality, continuity, accountability and timely completion  of  work.  No  such  contract-based  engineering  posts  exist  in this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Accidents in Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Sagar Eshwar Khandre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6410

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## ACCIDENTS IN AVIATION SECTOR

## 6410.    SHRI SAGAR ESHWAR KHANDRE Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government has taken note of multiple aviation accidents including recent crashes involving an air ambulance and a helicopter as well as other fatal incidents during the last year and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  any  comprehensive  safety  audit  of  airlines,  charter  operators  and  helicopter services has been conducted;
- (c) if so, the findings thereof, particularly regarding causes such as technical failures, weather assessment and regulatory lapses; and
- (d) the steps taken to fix accountability, strengthen oversight by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and ensure passenger safety in view of the country's growing aviation sector?

## ANSWER

## Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a):  During  the  year  2025  and  2026  (till  date),  a  total  of  16  accidents  including  08  fatal incidents  have  taken  place.  Investigations  of  all  accidents  have  been  ordered  by  Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as per Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents Incidents) Rules, 2025 and are under progress.;

;

- (b) to (d): Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has a systematic safety oversight mechanism  for  monitoring  compliance  of  Rules  and  Civil  Aviation  Requirements  (CARs) encompassing  all  aircraft  and  airport  operators.  The  safety  oversight  process  includes regulatory audits, night surveillances, ramp inspections, spot check and special audits. DGCA publishes Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP) on its website. Findings of audits, surveillances & spot checks are followed up with concerned operator for compliance. Further, the compliance of action taken by operator is verified during next audit/surveillance.

;

The details of Regulatory audit of airlines, charter operators, helicopter services and Special audits are given below:

;

Year           Regulatory Audit ;          Special Audits

2025                    56                                  09; 2026                    12                                  29; ; DGCA has recently issued an order dated 27/03/2026 on "Guidelines for carriage of Central, State and other dignitaries by aircraft" for strict compliance by all stakeholders and mandates the adoption of effective measures to uphold the highest standards of safety in the operation of such flights.; ; DGCA has conducted safety audits of NSOP holders in 2 phases i.e in February, 2026 and March, 2026. Further, DGCA has planned two more phases of safety audits of NSOP holders. ; In  case of any violations/ non-compliance to regulations detected during audit/surveillance, enforcement action including financial penalty is imposed by DGCA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Development of State Highways - 4 and 71 as National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6407 ANSWERED ON 2 ND  APRIL, 2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF STATE HIGHWAYS - 4 AND 71 AS NATIONAL

HIGHWAYS

6407.  SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government  of  Bihar  regarding  the  conversion  and  development  of PWD  Road  Section-1,  SH-4,  passing  through  Jehanabad  and  Gaya districts in Nalanda, into a National Highway;
- (b) if so, the details of the action taken in respect of the said proposal so far;
- (c)  whether there is any plan to convert and develop Section-2, SH-4 from  Islampur  to  SH-71,  Rajgir  into  a  National  Highway,  keeping  in view the historical significance of Nalanda and the continuous influx of pilgrims and tourists; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  timeframe  by  which  the  project  for  the  declaration, construction and development of SH-4 Section-1 and Section-2 and SH71  as  National  Highways  is  likely  to  be  approved  for  the  overall development of Nalanda, a city of international importance?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (b) No proposal for conversion and development of the PWD road Section-1  of  SH-4,  passing  through  Nalanda,  Jehanabad  and  Gaya districts  as  a  National  Highway  has  been  received  from  the  State Government.

(c) to (d) No proposal for declaration of the PWD road section-2 of SH-4 &  SH-71  from  Islampur  to  Rajgir  as  a  National  Highway  is  under consideration.  The  Government  keeps  on  receiving  proposals  from various  State  Governments  /  Union  Territories  (UTs)  including  the proposals  from  the  State  Government  of  Bihar  for  declaration  / upgradation of State roads as National Highways (NHs). Government considers declaration of State roads as National Highways from time to time based on the fulfilment of the criteria for declaration of NHs, requirement of connectivity, traffic density and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Development of Chakeri Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Ramesh Awasthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6406

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  2nd April 2026 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF CHAKERI AIRPORT

## 6406.    SHRI RAMESH AWASTHI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  existing  infrastructure  capacity  of  Chakeri Airport in Kanpur in view of the increasing number of air passengers in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal for the expansion of Chakeri Airport including new terminal, runway upgradation and operation of additional flights  and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  start  new  domestic  and  international  flights  to provide  better  air  connectivity  between  Kanpur  and  other  major  metropolitan  cities  of  the country considering the industrial, educational and tourism importance of Kanpur; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  thereon  so  far  and  the  proposed timeline fixed in this regard?

## ANSWER

## Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) and (b) : Expansion and development of airports is carried out by Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other airport operators based on passenger demand, operational requirements and airline demand.  Such development works are carried out in phases, subject to availability of  land,  financial  viability  and  operational  considerations  at  airports.  Kanpur  (Chakeri) Airport  has  been  developed  under  the  Regional  Connectivity  Scheme  (RCS)-UDAN  to enhance regional air connectivity, with a capital expenditure of  Rs.134.79 crore.;

;

- (c) and (d) : Kanpur (Chakeri) Airport is a domestic airport. Declaration of an airport as an International Airport depends upon traffic potential, demand from airlines for the operation of international flights,  and bilateral  Air Services Agreement besides the provision of Ground Lighting  facilities,  Instrument  Landing  System,  runway  length,  Immigration,  Health  and Animal & Plant Quarantine services etc.;

;

Further,  following  the  repeal  of  the  Air  Corporations  Act  in  March  1994,  the  domestic aviation sector was deregulated, enabling airlines to independently plan, operate, and select the  networks  they  wish  to  serve.  Consequently,  the  commencement,  continuation,  or suspension of air services at any airport is at the discretion of the airlines.;

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