The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concerns over the fluctuations in airfare and extra charges by airlines during festivals and holiday season.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta made the remark while hearing a petition seeking regulatory guidelines to control the unpredictable fluctuations in airfare and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines.
"This is a very serious concern. Otherwise, we don't entertain 32 petition," the Court remarked.
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Appearing for the Central government, Additional Solicitor General Anil Kaushik told the court that the government is looking into the issue at the highest level and a response will be filed within four weeks.
The Solicitor General has also called a meeting. We have taken the matter to the highest level. We are in discussion with the highest authority. Four weeks time may be given. We will come up with a counter," the government submitted.
The matter has been adjourned till March 23 for further consideration.
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Meanwhile, the Federation of India Airlines (FIA) sought impleadment in the case. However, the court refused it for now and said that the same will be considered at a later stage.
"The union will deal with you. They will call you before taking a decision. They will constitute a committee and take a decision. It is for the ministry to decide. If they don't, we will consider that later on," the Court remarked.
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