Kohima, January 12 (MExN): The Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN) has expressed firm support for the representation submitted by the Business Association of Nagaland (BAN) to the Ministry of Home Affairs over the continued occupation of Dimapur Airport land by the Assam Rifles Training Centre (ARTC).
In a statement, the TUN said land acquired for a specific public purpose cannot be diverted or retained indefinitely without lawful basis.
It maintained that the continued occupation of civilian aviation land has severely constrained the expansion and safety upgradation of Dimapur Airport, thereby affecting Nagaland’s connectivity, commerce and overall development.
The union noted that Dimapur Airport is the only commercial airport serving the state and plays a critical role in economic growth, investment, tourism and emergency services. It added that prolonged delays in the airport’s expansion have placed Nagaland at a disadvantage compared to other states.
Stating that the issue requires a practical and timely administrative resolution in the larger public interest, the TUN asserted that restoration of airport land to civil authorities is essential for planned development and efficient functioning of aviation infrastructure.
The union urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to take decisive steps to resolve the matter without further delay and ensure that land earmarked for public infrastructure is used for its intended purpose.
