Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: The tariffs, fees and operational charges levied on airlines at Goa’s Dabolim International Airport and Manohar International Airport at Mopa are determined by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), the Goa Legislative Assembly was informed.
Replying to an unstarred question tabled by Viresh Borkar, Chief Minister and Civil Aviation Minister Pramod Sawant stated that the tariffs at Mopa airport are governed by AERA Order dated August 26, 2022, while the tariffs for Dabolim airport are determined under an AERA order dated August 17, 2021.
Sawant further informed the House that the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority, established under the AERA Act, 2008, regulates tariffs and monitors performance standards at major airports across India. The statutory body functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and aims to protect user interests while promoting fair competition.
Regarding financial details of the two airports, the government said the audited financial statements and profit-and-loss records from 2022 onwards are voluminous in nature and not feasible to provide under the rules of procedure of the Goa Legislative Assembly.
The Chief Minister also informed that the gross revenue share of 36.99 percent from the concessionaire operating Mopa airport has commenced from December 7, 2024.
