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    Question

    Under what circumstances can the Authority make a lease

    of the premises of an airport, as per the Airports Authority of India Act?
    A The lease can be made for residential purposes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The lease can be made only for commercial purposes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The lease can be made for any reason at the discretion of the Authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The lease can be made in the public interest or for better management of airports Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ans. d. The lease can be made in the public interest or for better management of airports, Explanation: Section  12A. Lease by the Authority: (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Authority may, in the public interest or in the interest of better management of airports, make a lease of the premises of an airport (including buildings and structures thereon and appertaining thereto) to carry out some of its functions under section 12 as the Authority may deem fit: Provided that such lease shall not affect the functions of the Authority under section 12 which relates to air traffic service or watch and ward at airports and civil enclaves.

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