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Delhi HC Dismisses Petition Against Visakhapatnam Airport Closure
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 06:06 AM
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to stop the closure of operations at Visakhapatnam airport. The court upheld the authority's decision to suspend airport activities.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition that challenged the decision to halt operations at Visakhapatnam (Vizag) airport. The petition had sought a stay on the closure order issued by the aviation authorities.
After hearing the arguments, the court found no legal basis to interfere with the administrative order and upheld the suspension of airport activities. It noted that the closure was in accordance with regulatory directives.
With the petition dismissed, the airport will remain non-operational as per the earlier directive. Officials have not yet announced a timeline for the resumption of flights.
After hearing the arguments, the court found no legal basis to interfere with the administrative order and upheld the suspension of airport activities. It noted that the closure was in accordance with regulatory directives.
With the petition dismissed, the airport will remain non-operational as per the earlier directive. Officials have not yet announced a timeline for the resumption of flights.