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फा. सं. ऐरा/20010/एमवाईटीपी/इडं ोथाई/जीएच/भुवनेश्वर /सीपी-III/2021-26
F. No. AERA/20010/ MYTP/IndoThai/GH/Bhubaneswar/CP-III/2021-26
परामर्श पत्र संख्या 20/2023-24
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24
भारतीय विमानपत् तन आवथशक विवनयामक प्राविकरण
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India
मैससश इडं ोथाई भुिनेश् िर प्राइिेट विवमटेड (आई.टी.बी.पी.एि.) की बीज ू पटनायक अंतराशष्ट्रीय
हिाईअड्डा, भुिनेश् िर में ग्राउंड हैंडविंग सेिाओ ंके सबंि में प्रथम वनयंत्रण अिवि (वित् त िर्श
2023-24 से वित् त िर्श 2027-28) के विए टैररफ वनिाशररत करने के मामिे में
IN THE MATTER OF DETERMINATION OF TARIFF IN RESPECT OF GROUND HANDLING
SERVICES FOR M/s INDOTHAI BHUBANESWAR PRIVATE LIMITED (ITBPL) AT BIJU
PATNAIK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BHUBANESWAR
FOR THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD
(FY 2023-24 TO FY 2027-28)
जारी करने की तारीख : 01.12.2023
Date of Issue: 01.12.2023
ऐरा बिब्डंग/AERA Building
प्रशासबनक पररसर/Administrative Complex
सफदरजंग हवाईअड्डा/Safdarjung Airport
नई बद् ली/New Delhi – 110003
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 1 of 28STAKEHOLDERS’ COMMENTS
The Authority has released this Consultation Paper, after considering various assumptions
stipulated in the Multi-Year Tariff Proposal (‘MYTP’) submitted by the M/s IndoThai
Bhubaneswar Private Limited (ITBPL) for providing Ground Handling Services at Biju Patnaik
International Airport, Bhubaneswar. Accordingly, the Authority’s proposals on the various aspects
of the Tariff determination process have been explained in detail in this Consultation Paper.
Thus, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13(4) of the AERA Act, 2008, the written
comments on Consultation Paper No 20/2023-24 dated 01.12.2023 are invited from the
.
Stakeholders, preferably in electronic form, at the following address:
Director (P&S, Tariff),
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA),
AERA Administrative Complex,
Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003, India.
Email: satish.kr@aera.gov.in; prabhjot.marwah@nic.in
Copy to: director-ps@aera.gov.in; secretary@aera.gov.in
Last date for submission of Stakeholders’ Comments 22.12.2023
Last date for submission of Counter Comments 29.12.2023
Comments and Counter Comments will be posted on AERA’s website: www.aera.gov.in
For any clarification/information, Director (P&S, Tariff) may be contacted at
Telephone No. +91-11-24695048
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 2 of 28TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter/
Particulars Page No.
Annexure
Chapter-1 Introduction 6
Chapter-2 Principles for the determination of tariff for the aeronautical services 8
Chapter-3 Aircraft traffic (flights to be handled) 10
Chapter-4 Capital expenditure 12
Chapter-5 Revenue and operating expenditure 15
Chapter-6 Annual tariff proposal 19
Chapter-7 Summary of authority’s proposals 23
Chapter-8 Stakeholders' consultation 24
Annexure-I Proposed tariff rate card for scheduled flights 25
Proposed tariff rate card for international ‘Non-Scheduled and General
Annexure-II 26
aviation flights’
Proposed tariff rate card for item-wise charges for Domestic & International
Annexure-III 27
flights
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 3 of 28LIST OF TABLES
Table
Particulars Page No.
No.
1 Shareholding Structure of M/s ITBPL. 6
Actual Aircraft Traffic handled at Biju Patnaik International Airport,
2 10
Bhubaneshwar during FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23.
Projected Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled by the ISP) submitted by M/s
3 10
ITBPL for the First Control Period.
4 Projected Capital Expenditure submitted by M/s ITBPL for the First Control Period. 12
Breakup of Capital Expenditure as submitted by M/s ITBPL for the First Control
5 12
Period.
Revenue, Operating Expenditure and Profitability projected by M/s ITBPL for the
6 15
First Control Period.
Year on Year Percentage (%) increase in the Revenue and Operation & Maintenance
7 16
Expenditure during the First Control Period.
Proposed Tariff Rates for the Ground Handling Services in respect of the Scheduled
8 19
Flights submitted by M/s ITBPL for the First Control Period.
Y-o-Y Percentage (%) increase in the Tariff Rates for the different categories of
9 20
Scheduled Flights in respect of the First Control Period
Proposed Tariff Rates for Non-Scheduled Flights submitted by M/s ITBPL for the
10 21
First Control Period.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 4 of 28List of Abbreviations
AERA / Authority Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India
ATM Air Traffic Movement
ATP Annual Tariff Proposal
BCAS Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
CAPEX Capital Expenditure
COD Commercial Operations Date
CGF Cargo Facility, Ground Handling & Supply of Fuel to the Aircraft
GHA Ground Handling Agencies
EBIDTA Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Amortization
GHS Ground Handling Services
ITBPL IndoThai Bhubaneswar Private Limited
INR/₹ Indian Rupees
ISP Independent Service Provider
LOIA Letter of Intent to Award
MoM Minutes of Meeting
MTOW Maximum Take Off Weight
MYTP Multi-Year Tariff Proposal
OPEX Operating Expenditure
O&M Operation and Maintenance
PAT Profit After Tax
P&L Profit & Loss
SPV Special Purpose Vehicle
Y-o-Y Year on Year
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 5 of 28CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 M/s IndoThai Bhubaneswar Pvt. Ltd. (ITBPL) vide letter dated 24.09.2021 informed the Authority
that M/s IndoThai Airport Management Services Pvt. Ltd. has been selected, through RFP
selection process, by Airports Authority of India (AAI) for providing Ground Handling Services
at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, for a period of 10 years from the Commercial
Operations Date (“COD”). In accordance to clause 5 of Letter of Intent to award (LOIA) dated
19.02.2021, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) “ITBPL” was incorporated on 24.03.2021 for
providing Ground Handling Services (GHS) at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar.
1.2 The shareholding structure of the M/s ITBPL (SPV) is tabulated below:
Table-1: Shareholding Structure of M/s ITBPL:
Name of Shareholder No. of Equity Shares Equity Holding (%)
M/s IndoThai Airport
9900 99%
Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
Shyam Sundar Malani 100 1%
Total 10,000 100%
1.3 Subsequently, M/s ITBPL, vide letter dated 18.05.2022, submitted copies of Certificate of
Incorporation of SPV and Security Clearance given by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
ISP vide above referred letter requested the Authority to allow them to charge the same Tariff, as
approved by AERA for the other Ground Handling Service Provider at Bhubaneswar Airport
namely, AI Airport Services Limited (earlier known as Air India Airport Services Limited), on ad-
hoc basis. Thereafter, M/s ITBPL submitted a copy of Concession Agreement dated 19.05.2022,
executed between AAI & M/s ITBPL.
1.4 The Authority noted that SPV “ITBPL” has obtained the security clearance from BCAS vide its
letter dated 13.05.2022, valid for a period of 5 years, from the date of issue of security clearance
and started its commercial operation at Bhubaneswar Airport on 16.07.2022.
1.5 Considering the request of M/s ITBPL, the Authority, vide Order No. 10/2022-23 dated
30.06.2022 allowed M/s ITBPL to levy the then prevailing tariff for Ground Handling
Services as applicable to AI Airport Services Ltd. at Biju Patnaik International Airport,
Bhubaneswar, on ad-hoc basis, w.e.f. 01.07.2022 to 31.03.2023.
Subsequently, the Authority, vide Order No. 42/2022-23 dated 23.03.2023 extended the ad-
hoc tariff (prevailing as on 31.03.2023) for the period up to 30.09.2023. Thereafter, the
Authority, vide Order No. 20/2023-24 dated 27.09.2023 extended the ad-hoc tariff for a
further period of six months i.e., up to 31.03.2024, or, till the determination of regular tariff
for the ISP, whichever is earlier.
1.6 The ISP, vide email dated 04.09.2023 submitted Multi Year Tariff Proposal (MYTP) in
respect of the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) for the determination of
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 6 of 28Tariff, in respect of Ground Handling Services being provided by the service provider at
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. The Authority, during the initial review
of the MYTP, observed some shortcomings/ information gaps; accordingly, various
clarifications / additional details were sought from the ISP. Based on the AERA
observations, ISP submitted the revised MYTP for the First Control Period vide its email
dated 24th October, 2023.
1.7 The Authority, after having examined the MYTP submission of the M/s ITBPL in detail and
taking into account the additional information/clarifications furnished by the ISP, has issued
this Consultation Paper for stakeholders’ consultation.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 7 of 28CHAPTER 2: PRINCIPLES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF TARIFF FOR THE
AERONAUTICAL SERVICES
2.1 The Authority, vide Order No. 12/2010-11 dated 10.01.2011, finalized its approach in the
matter of Regulatory Philosophy and Approach in Economic Regulation of the Services
provided for Cargo Facility, Ground Handling and Supply of Fuel to the Aircraft at the Major
Airports. Accordingly, the Authority issued the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of
India (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Services provided for Cargo
Facility, Ground Handling and supply of Fuel to the Aircraft) Guidelines, 2011 (“CGF
Guidelines”), vide its Direction No. 04/2010-11 dated 10.01.2011.
2.2 In accordance with above mentioned AERA CGF Guidelines, the following procedure is adopted
for the determination of the Materiality Index of Regulated Service, as per clause 4.4 of the
Guidelines:
MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT:
𝑰𝒏𝒕. 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕
Materiality Index (MI ) = 𝑿𝟏𝟎𝟎
G
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒍. 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔
The Materiality Index for Bhubaneswar Airport = 623/420772
= 0.15%
The percentage share of Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar for FY 2019-20 (Pre-
Covid Year) in respect of International Aircraft Movements is 0.15%, which is less than 5%
Materiality Index (MI ) for the subject regulated service. Hence, the Regulated Service is deemed
G
‘Not Material’ for the First Control Period at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar.
As per the information furnished by M/s ITBPL in Form F1 (b) on competition Assessment, M/s
AI Airport Services Limited (AIASL) is also rendering similar services at Biju Patnaik
International Airport, Bhubaneswar.
2.3 As per Clause 3.2 (i) of the CGF Guidelines, wherever the Regulated Service provided is ‘Not
Material’, the Authority shall determine Tariff(s) for Service Provider(s) based on a ‘Light
Touch Approach’ for the duration of the Control Period, as per the provisions of Chapter V
of the Guidelines.
2.4 As per the information furnished by M/s ITBPL in form F1(b) relating to the competition
assessment, M/s AI Airport Services Limited (AIASL) is also rendering similar services at
the Bhubaneswar airport.
2.5 The tariff determination exercise for the ISP in the instant proposal is being done under the “Light
Touch Approach”. However, it is pertinent to mention that even under the Light Touch Approach,
the Authority examines the various regulatory building blocks & underlying assumptions/ basis
thereof, including projected Revenues, CAPEX, OPEX, Traffic Volumes, etc. considered by the
ISP, so as to assess the reasonableness of various projections, including tariff proposed by the
service provider. Accordingly, in accordance with CGF Guidelines (Clause 11.3), wherever
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 8 of 28required, necessary clarifications/ additional details etc., related to pertinent aspects of the proposal
were sought from the service provider.
2.6 As per clause 11.2 of the CGF Guidelines, the Annual Tariff Proposal (ATP) is required to be
submitted in the manner and form provided in AI 8.2 of Appendix-I to the Guidelines and
should be supported by the following:
a) Evidence of Consultation with Stakeholders;
b) Evidence of User Agreement(s), if any, between the Service Provider and the User of
Regulated Service(s) clearly indicating the Tariff proposed by the Service Provider.
2.7 The Authority notes that M/s ITBPL has submitted the Annual Tariff Proposal (ATP) along with
its MYTP. The ISP conducted stakeholders’ consultation meetings on 25th August, 2023 and has
submitted Minutes of Meeting (MoM) to the Authority. As per the MoM, none of the stakeholders
raised any issue relating to the Tariff proposed by the ISP for the First Control Period.
Authority’s Proposal regarding Methodology of Tariff Determination for M/s ITBPL:
2.8 Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the Tariff
determination exercise for M/s ITBPL, in respect of Ground Handling Services being provided
by the ISP at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, under the ‘Light Touch
Approach’ for the First Control Period, as the regulated service is deemed ‘Not Material’.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 9 of 28CHAPTER 3: AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC (FLIGHTS TO BE HANDLED)
M/s ITBPL submission on Projected Aircraft Traffic for the First Control Period
3.1 Actual Aircraft Traffic (No. of Landings) handled at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
from FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23 is given below:
Table 2: Actual Aircraft Traffic handled at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar
during FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23
Total number of Landing at
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Y-o-Y % increase
Year
Bhubaneswar
Domestic International Total Domestic International Total
2018-19
14851 344 15195 -- -- --
2019-20
13654 312 13966 -8% -9% -8%
2020-21 7087 46 7133 -48% -85% -49%
2021-22
9699 10 9709 37% -78% 36%
2022-23
15357 16 15373 58% 60% 58%
3.2 Projected Aircraft Traffic (flights to be handled by the ISP) for the First Control Period submitted by
M/s ITBPL is given below in Table 3.
Table 3: Projected Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled by the ISP) submitted by M/s ITBPL for
the First Control Period
Flights to be handled by M/s ITBPL
for the First Control Period Total
Y-o-Y % increase
Year
(No. of
Domestic International Landings)
Domestic International Total
2023-24 5160 25 5185 - - -
2024-25 5420 26 5446 5% 4% 5%
2025-26 5690 28 5718 5% 8% 5%
2026-27 5975 29 6004 5% 4% 5%
2027-28 6275 30 6305 5% 3% 5%
TOTAL
28520 138 28658
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 10 of 28Authority’s Examination and Analysis:
3.3 The Authority notes that M/s ITBPL from FY 2024-25 onward has projected Y-o-Y increase of 5%
in total number of flights to be handled, during the remaining tariff years of the Control Period.
3.4 As per the statistics available at AAI website, the total Aircraft Traffic (Domestic and International)
at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar in the FY 2022-23 had surpassed the actual
Aircraft Traffic handled during the pre-Covid period (FY 2019-20) at this Airport (Reference Table
2 above).
3.5 The Authority also notes that ISP has projected 5185 flights (Domestic and International flights) to
be handled during the FY 2023-24, which is approx. 34% of the total number of flights i.e., 15373
(Domestic and International flights) landed at the Bhubaneswar during the FY 2022-23. Accordingly,
the ISP is expected to have a market share around 34% during the first tariff year of the Control
Period.
3.6 The ISP has commenced its commercial operations in the middle of FY 2022-23 and it will take some
time for the ISP to expand its customer base at the airport. Further, taking into account the market
competition, due to presence of other ground handling agency at the Bhubaneswar Airport, the
aircraft traffic volumes (flights to be handled) projected by the ISP for the First Control Period (FY
2023-24 to FY 2027-28 seems reasonable.
3.7 Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider Aircraft Traffic projections (flights to be handled by
the ISP) as submitted by the M/s ITBPL for the First Control Period (i.e., FYs 2023-24 to FY 2027-
28) as given in Table 3 above.
Authority’s proposal regarding Aircraft Traffic Volumes (Flights to be handled by the ISP)
for the First Control Period:
3.8 Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the projected
Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled by the ISP) for First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-
28) as per Table 3.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 11 of 28CHAPTER 4: CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
M/s ITBPL ’s Submission on Capital Expenditure for the First Control Period
4.1 M/s ITBPL has projected a total Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) of ₹ 1083.24 Lakhs for the First
Control Period. Projected CAPEX is proposed to be incurred during FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
The year-wise & asset-wise Capital Expenditure projected by ISP for the First Control Period is
given below:
Table 4: Projected Capital Expenditure submitted by M/s ITBPL for the First Control Period
(₹ in Lakhs)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Ground Handling Equipment 140.10 347.21 153.10 11.30 19.80 671.51
Vehicles - 170.90 5.97 176.87 5.97 359.73
Furniture and Fittings 20.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 36.00
Office Equipment 10.00 5.00 - - 1.00 16.00
Total 170.10 528.11 164.08 193.17 27.77 1083.24
4.2 As part of the MYTP, the ISP has also provided detailed bifurcation of the proposed CAPEX for
the First Control Period as under:
Table 5: Breakup of Capital Expenditure as submitted by M/s ITBPL for the First Control Period
(₹ in Lakhs)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars COST
2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount
1. Ground Handling Equipment:
Push Back - Medium 90.00 - 0.00 1 90.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - - 90.00
Towbar 7.50 - 0.00 2 15.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - - 15.00
Electric Baggage 70.00
35.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 2 70.00 - 0.00 - -
Tractors
Baggage Tractor 6.20 - 0.00 2 12.41 1 6.20 - 0.00 - - 18.61
Ground Power Unit - 72.00
36.00 1 36.00 - 0.00 1 36.00 - 0.00 - -
90 KVA
Air start unit - 300 113.00
113.00 - 0.00 1 113.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - -
ppm
Conveyor belt 40.00
8.00 1 8.00 4 32.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - -
towable
Towable Pax Step 72.00
8.00 4 32.00 3 24.00 2 16.00 - 0.00 - -
ladder
Towable toilet cart 4.00 1 4.00 2 8.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 1 4 16.00
Towable water cart 4.00 - 0.00 2 8.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 1 4 12.00
Vacuum Cleaner 0.50 2 1.00 4 2.00 - 0.00 4 2.00 4 2 7.00
Baggage Trolley - 94.25
0.65 60 39.00 50 32.50 25 16.25 - 0.00 10 7
Covered
Ambulift Towable 12.00 1 12.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - - 12.00
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 12 of 28FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars COST
2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Total
Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount Qty. Amount
Fire Extinguisher 1.35
0.15 2 0.30 2 0.30 1 0.15 2 0.30 2 -
TROLLEY
TRESTLE/LADDER 2.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 1 2.00 - 0.00 - - 2.00
Wheel Chairs 0.20 14 2.80 25 5.00 - 20 4.00 10 2.00 13.80
FUEL BOWSER 1.50 - 0.00 - 0.00 1 1.50 - 0.00 - - 1.50
Miscellaneous 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1 21.00
Total 140.10 347.21 153.10 11.30 19.80 671.51
2. Vehicles:
Bus/coaches 85.45 0.00 2.00 170.90 0.00 0.00 2.00 170.90 0.00 0.00 341.80
car 11.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
car 5.97 0.00 0.00 1.00 5.97 1.00 5.97 1.00 5.97 17.92
Jeep 7.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 170.90 5.97 176.87 5.97 359.73
3. Furniture & 36.00
20.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.00
Fittings:
Total 20.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 36.00
4. Office 16.00
10.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Equipment:
Total 10.00 5.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 16.00
GRAND TOTAL 170.10 528.11 164.08 193.17 27.77 1083.24
Authority’s Examination of the CAPEX proposed by the ISP:
4.3 The Authority notes that the ISP had already incurred a major portion of the CAPEX, in respect of
its Ground Handling Services at Bhubaneswar Airport, during FY 2022-23. Further, out of the
total projected CAPEX (₹ 1083.24 lakhs) for the First Control Period, M/s ITBPL has proposed
major CAPEX on the Ground Handling Equipment (₹ 671.51 lakhs) and Vehicles (₹359.73 lakhs).
4.4 As regard to CAPEX proposed for the FY 2023-24, the ISP informed that the CAPEX projected for the
current FY will be achieved before the financial year end (2023-24).
4.5 The Authority observes that the CAPEX proposed by the service provider at the Bhubaneswar
airport mainly pertains to the ground handling equipment, vehicles etc., which are considered
essential for smooth ground handling operations at the Airport.
Further, the concession agreement also mandates the procurement & maintenance of Ground
Handling Equipment and Ground Handling Facilities by the concessionaire (ISP), in accordance
with the minimum quality standards, to ensure the timely provision of ground handling services
during the term of concession agreement.
4.6 In view of the above, the Authority proposes to consider the CAPEX projected for the First Control
Period as submitted by the ISP (as per Table 4).
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 13 of 28Authority’s Proposal regarding CAPEX proposed for the First Control Period
4.7 Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the projected
CAPEX for the First Control Period as per Table 4.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 14 of 28CHAPTER 5: REVENUE AND OPERATING EXPENDITURE
ITBPL’s Submission on the Revenue and Operating Expenditure for the First Control Period
5.1 As provided in Clause 9.4 of the CGF Guidelines, the Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
Expenditure shall include all expenditures incurred by the Service Provider(s) including expenditure
incurred on security operating costs, other mandated operating costs and statutory operating costs.
5.2 Operation and Maintenance Expenditures of M/s ITBPL for its Ground Handling operations at Biju
Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, have been broadly categorized as under:
a) Payroll Cost;
b) Repair and Maintenance Costs;
c) Concession Fee/ Revenue Share payable to Airport Operator;
d) Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses;
e) Administrative and General Expenses.
5.3 As per the MYTP submission, Revenue, Operating Expenditure (OPEX) and Profitability projected
for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) by the ISP is as under:
Table 6: Revenue, Operating Expenditure and Profitability projected by M/s ITBPL for the First
Control Period
(₹ in Lakhs)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars TOTAL
2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Revenue from Regulated Services (A) 1,060.84 1,162.89 1,275.81 1,398.72 1,533.95 6,432.22
Revenue from other than Regulated Services (B) - - - - - -
Total Revenue from the Services (A + B) = (C) 1,060.84 1,162.89 1,275.81 1,398.72 1,533.95 6,432.22
Operating Expenditure (OPEX)
Payroll Cost (i) 502.57 540.27 580.79 624.35 671.17 2,919.14
17.40 18.63 19.92 21.48 22.99 100.42
Repair and Maintenance Costs (ii)
Concession Fee/ Revenue Share payable to 156.44 128.49 102.80 82.24 73.48 543.45
Airport Operator (iii)
Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses(iv) 39.55 41.42 43.39 45.44 47.60 217.41
Administrative & General Expenses (v) 44.02 42.44 44.09 45.81 47.61 223.97
759.98 771.26 790.98 819.32 862.86 4,004.40
Total OPEX (i+ii+iii+iv+v) = (D)
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation 300.86 391.64 484.83 579.40 671.10 2,427.82
and Amortization (EBITDA) (C-D) = (E)
Depreciation and Amortization (F) 120.69 161.43 161.70 164.85 151.14 759.81
Interest & Finance Charges (G) 191.87 229.98 225.61 211.59 140.28 999.33
Profit Before Tax (PBT) (E-F-G) = (H) -11.71 0.22 97.52 202.97 379.68 668.68
Provision for Tax
(Calculated after taking in to an account the
previous years anticipated loss) (I) - - - - 60.39 60.39
Profit After Tax (PAT) (H-I) = (J) -11.71 0.22 97.52 202.97 319.29 608.29
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 15 of 28Authority’s Examination and Analysis:
5.4 The Authority has analyzed the Operating Expenditure provided in Form F3 (P&L) of the MYTP for
the First Control Period and observes following Y-o-Y% increase in Revenue & OPEX considered
by the ISP, as per Table 7 below:
Table 7: Year-on-Year Percentage (%) increase in the Revenue and Operation &
Maintenance Expenditure during the First Control Period
FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Revenue from Regulated Services 10% 10% 10% 10%
Payroll Costs 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% 7.5%
Repair and Maintenance Costs 7% 7% 8% 7%
Concession Fee/Revenue share payable
-18% -20% -20% -11%
to Airport Operator
Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses 5% 5% 5% 5%
Administrative & General Expenses -4% 4% 4% 4%
5.5 The Authority’s examination of various components of OPEX, proposed by the ISP, for the First
Control Period is as under:
a) Payroll Costs: The Authority notes that the ISP has projected Y-o-Y increase of 7.5% in Payroll
Costs from FY 2024-25 onward.
The Authority observes that projected increase in payroll expenses considered by the ISP is
commensurate with the projected increase in aircraft traffic and revenues in respect of the First
Control Period.
Considering the impact of additional manpower required to meet the projected growth in the
aircraft traffic (flights to be handled), periodic increase in minimum wages, annual salary
increments and related increase in statutory component like EPF etc., the Y-o-Y increase
projected by the ISP in the Payroll Costs for the First Control Period is reasonable.
b) Repairs and Maintenance Costs: The Authority notes that ISP has considered Y-o-Y increase
of 7% to 8% for all the tariff years of the First Control Period.
The Authority considers that in order to provide uninterrupted and good services to users, it is
imperative for the service provider to keep the ground handling equipment and allied facilities
in good working condition. Considering the above and taking into account the impact of annual
general inflation, including annual increase in labour component of the Repair & Maintenance
Costs, the projected R&M Expenses for the First Control Period appears reasonable.
c) Concession Fee /Revenue share payable to Airport Operator: The Authority notes from the
concession agreement executed between AAI and M/s ITBPL that the ISP is required to pay
‘Revenue Share’ as per the followings:
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 16 of 28• 3% of the Actual Gross Revenue from Scheduled Domestic Passenger Flight(s).
• 15% of the Actual Gross Revenue from Users other than Scheduled Domestic Passenger
Flight(s) and RCS Flight(s).
• 0% for RCS Flights.
The Authority further observes from clause 7.1.2 of the above-mentioned agreement that every
year the ISP shall pay a "premium, which is the maximum of the “Minimum Annual Guarantee”
(MAG) or the ‘Revenue Share.”, calculated as per the clause 7.1.1 of the concession agreement.
Considering the clause 7.1.2 of the concession agreement and clarification furnished by the ISP,
the Authority proposes to consider the concession fee (premium) payable to the Airport Operator
as projected by ISP, for the First Control Period. In the first year, Concessionaire will pay MAG
quoted at the time of bid. From the second year onward, MAG for Concessionaire will be 80%
of the previous year’s premium.
As per the ISP, in respect of the second and last tariff year, the premium (concession fee) has
been considered based on the expected Revenue Share (which is expected to be more than 80%
of previous year’s MAG). However, for the 3rd & 4th tariff year (FY 2025-26 & 2026-27) of the
Control period, the MAG is expected to be higher than the ‘Revenue Share’; hence the
‘premium’ payable to the airport operator has been considered based on the MAG figures.
In view of the above, the Authority proposes to consider the concession fee (premium) payable
to the airport operator as projected by ISP, for the First Control Period.
d) Utilities and Outsourcing Expenses: The Authority observes that M/s ITBPL has proposed
a nominal increase of 5% on Y-o-Y basis in Utilities and Outsourcing Costs for the First
Control Period. The Utility & Outsourcing costs primarily consist of expenses relating to
consumption of electricity, fuel and water for ground handling operations. The increase in these
expenses is linked with the increase in the level of flight handling.
Considering the projected increase in Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled), Y-o-Y increase
considered by the ISP in the Utility and Outsourcing Cost @ 5%, for the First Control Period,
appears reasonable.
e) Administrative & General Expenses: In respect of Administrative and Other Expenses, M/s
ITBPL proposed a de-escalation of around 3.58% during FY 2024-25 as compared to the
projected figures of FY 2023-24. From FY 2025-26 onward, the ISP has proposed a Y-o-Y
increase of around 4% in Admin. & General Expenses. The Administrative & General Expenses
mainly include Land/ Space Rent, Transport Expenses, Office Expenses & other miscellaneous
expenses etc.
The Authority, taking note of the clarifications submitted by the ISP and the impact of annual
general inflation, considers the Y-o-Y increase projected by ISP in respect of Administrative and
General Expenses for the First Control Period as reasonable.
5.6 The Authority also notes that as per the projected profitability statement for the First Control Period
submitted by the M/s ITBPL (Table no. 6), the ISP is likely to maintain overall profit margin (Total
PAT / Total Revenue) of around 9.5% for the First Control Period.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 17 of 285.7 The Authority, in view of the above analysis and considering the additional details/clarifications
submitted by the ISP, proposes to consider the projected OPEX for the Control Period as submitted
by the ISP (Table 6).
Authority’s Proposals regarding Operation and Maintenance Expenses for the First Control
Period:
5.8 Based on the available material and its analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the OPEX for the
First Control Period as per Table 6.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 18 of 28CHAPTER 6: ANNUAL TARIFF PROPOSAL
M/s ITBPL submissions on Annual Tariff Proposal for the First Control Period as part of MYTP
6.1 M/s ITBPL has submitted a Tariff proposal for Ground Handling Services in respect of Scheduled
Flights at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24
to FY 2027-28), as given in Table below:
Table 8: Proposed Tariff Rates for the Ground Handling Services in respect of the Scheduled Flights
submitted by M/s ITBPL for the First Control Period
(A) Passenger Flights (Rates in ₹)
FY FY FY FY FY
2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Domestic Passenger Flights
Aircraft Full Full Full Full Full
Type Pax. Ramp Services Pax. Ramp Services Pax. Ramp Services Pax. Ramp Services Pax. Ramp Services
CODE B 5198 7798 12996 5472 8208 13680 5760 8640 14400 6048 9072 15120 6350 9526 15876
CODE C 6931 10397 17328 7296 10944 18240 7680 11520 19200 8064 12096 20160 8467 12701 21168
CODE D 8664 12996 21660 9120 13680 22800 9600 14400 24000 10080 15120 25200 10584 15876 26460
CODE E 20794 31190 51984 21888 32832 54720 23040 34560 57600 24192 36288 60480 25402 38102 63504
CODE F 41587 62381 103968 43776 65664 109440 46080 69120 115200 48384 72576 120960 50803 76205 127008
International Passenger Flights
CODE B 21101 49236 70337 22212 51827 74039 23381 54555 77936 24550 57283 81833 25777 60147 85925
CODE C 21660 50540 72200 22800 53200 76000 24000 56000 80000 25200 58800 84000 26460 61740 88200
CODE D 26858 62670 89528 28272 65968 94240 29760 69440 99200 31248 72912 104160 32810 76558 109368
CODE E 35522 82886 118408 37392 87248 124640 39360 91840 131200 41328 96432 137760 43394 101254 144648
CODE F 40721 95015 135736 42864 100016 142880 45120 105280 150400 47376 110544 157920 49745 116071 165816
*Tariff for Domestic Scheduled Flights is also applicable to Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled & General Aviation Flights’.
(B) Cargo Flights
FY FY FY FY FY
2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Aircraft Type
Ramp Services Ramp Services Ramp Services Ramp Services Ramp Services
Domestic Cargo Flights:
CODE B 39710 41800 44000 46200 48510
CODE C 54150 57000 60000 63000 66150
CODE D 144400 152000 160000 168000 176400
CODE E 189525 199500 210000 220500 231525
CODE F 225625 237500 250000 262500 275625
International Cargo Flights:
CODE B 64980 68400 72000 75600 79380
CODE C 158840 167200 176000 184800 194040
CODE D 180500 190000 200000 210000 220500
CODE E 198550 209000 220000 231000 242550
CODE F 231040 243200 256000 268800 282240
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 19 of 286.2 M/s ITBPL has proposed the following % increase in the Tariff Rates for Scheduled Flights on Y-o-Y
basis at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar as stated in the table below:
Table 9: Y-o-Y Percentage (%) increase in the Tariff rates for the different categories of Scheduled
Flights in respect of the First Control Period
(A) Passenger Flights
FY FY FY FY
2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Aircraft Full Full Full Full
Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp Pax Ramp
Type Service Service Service Service
Domestic Passenger Flight
Code B 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code C 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code D 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code E 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code F 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
International Passenger Flight
Code B 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code C 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code D 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code E 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code F 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
(B) Cargo Flights
FY FY FY FY
Aircraft 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Type
Ramp Services Ramp Services Ramp Services Ramp Services
Domestic Cargo Flights
Code B 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code C 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code D 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code E 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code F 5% 5% 5% 5%
International Cargo Flights
Code B 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code C 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code D 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code E 5% 5% 5% 5%
Code F 5% 5% 5% 5%
6.3 M/s ITBPL has also submitted a separate Tariff Rate Card for Non-Scheduled and General Aviation
Flights as per the table given below: -
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 20 of 28Table 10: Proposed Tariff Rates for Non-Scheduled Flights submitted by M/s ITBPL for the First
Control Period
(Rates in ₹)
FY
2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28
Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl.
A/C Category
Maximum Take
Off Weight
(MTOW)
HELICOPTER 8123 13321 8550 14022 9000 14760 9450 15498 9923 16273
≤ 6000 12184 27382 12825 28823 13500 30340 14175 31857 14884 33450
>6000 - 12000 16696 37003 17575 38950 18500 41000 19425 43050 20396 45203
>12000 - 25000 27075 42553 28500 44793 30000 47150 31500 49508 33075 51983
>25000 - 40000 40613 64754 42750 68163 45000 71750 47250 75338 49613 79104
>40000 - 70000 54150 81406 57000 85690 60000 90200 63000 94710 66150 99446
>70000 - 100000 88445 109157 93100 114903 98000 120950 102900 126998 108045 133347
> 100000 - 150000 112813 162811 118750 171380 125000 180400 131250 189420 137813 198891
> 150000 & above 135375 185013 142500 194750 150000 205000 157500 215250 165375 226013
Dom. = Domestic; Intl. = International
Authority’s Examination and Analysis:
6.4 The Authority notes that in the case of Scheduled Flights (Domestic and International), the ISP has
proposed 5% Y-o-Y increase in Tariff Rates from FY 2024-25 onward (Table 9).
6.5 The Authority also notes that M/s ITBPL proposed a separate Tariff Rate card for Non-Scheduled
Flights and has proposed an increase of 5% Y-o-Y basis from FY 2024-25 onward (Table 10).
6.6 The Authority, taking note of projected Aircraft Traffic and projected increase in Operating
Expenditure proposed by the ISP, due to factors like increase in number of manpower to cater to
increasing aircraft volumes, annual increase in salaries and wages, general inflation etc., is of the view
that the ISP requires minimum level of revenues to cover up its Operating Expenses & earn reasonable
return on its investment. Considering the above, the 5% Y-o-Y increase in Tariff Rates proposed by
the ISP from FY 2024-25 onward appears reasonable.
6.7 The Authority is of the view that the Tariff for Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Flights
should not be more than the Tariff of relevant Domestic Scheduled Flights for a similar class of
Aircraft(s). However, the Authority proposes to consider the separate Tariff Rate Card in case of
International ‘Non-Scheduled & General Aviation Flights’ as per Annexure-II.
6.8 The Authority proposes that in case of payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the
last day of the previous month will be applicable for the first fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the
month will be applicable for the second fortnight.
6.9 Further, M/s ITBPL should ensure compliance towards Standardization of Ground Handling
Equipment at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar in accordance with the directives issued
by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, vide its letter no. AV-24011/10/2021-AAI-MOCA dated 27.10.2022.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 21 of 28Authority’s Proposals regarding Tariff for Ground Handling Services in respect of the ISP for
the First Control Period:
The Authority proposes to consider the following Tariff structure and Annual Tariff Proposal for the
First Control Period:
6.10 To consider the Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services provided by M/s ITBPL at Biju Patnaik
International Airport, Bhubaneswar in respect of Scheduled Flights, International ‘Non-Scheduled &
General Aviation Flights’ and Item-wise Tariff Rate Card for Domestic and International Flights, for
the First Control Period, as per Annexures (I, II & III).
6.11 The Tariff for Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Flights’ shall not exceed the approved
Tariff(s) for relevant Domestic Scheduled Flights for similar class of Aircraft(s).
6.12 In case of payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month
will be applicable for the first fortnight and the rate prevailing as on the 15th of the month will be
applicable for the second fortnight.
6.13 The Tariff Rates indicated in Annexures (I, II & III) shall be maximum Tariff to be charged. No other
charge(s) is to be levied over and above the approved Tariff Rates.
6.14 M/s ITBPL shall ensure compliance towards Standardization of Ground Handling Equipment at Biju
Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar in accordance with the directives issued by Ministry of
Civil Aviation vide its letter no. AV-240 11/10/2021-AAI-MOCA dated 27.10.2022.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 22 of 28CHAPTER 7: SUMMARY OF AUTHORITY’S PROPOSALS
The below-mentioned summary provides the Authority's proposals relating to relevant chapters regarding
the Tariff determination of Ground Handling Services for M/s ITBPL at Biju Patnaik International Airport,
Bhubaneswar, for Stakeholders’ Consultation purpose:
Chapter Para Summary of Authority’s Proposals Page No.
Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to
Chapter 2.8 consider the Tariff determination exercise for M/s ITBPL, in respect of
Ground Handling Services being provided by the ISP at Biju Patnaik 9
No.2
International Airport, Bhubaneswar under the ‘Light Touch Approach’ for
the First Control Period, as the regulated service is deemed ‘Not Material’.
Chapter 3.8 Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to
consider the Aircraft Traffic (Flights to be handled by the ISP) for the First 11
No. 3
Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) as per Table 3.
Chapter 4.7 Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes to
14
No. 4 consider the projected CAPEX for the First Control Period as per Table 4.
Chapter 5.8 Based on the available material and its analysis, the Authority proposes to
18
No. 5 consider the OPEX for the First Control Period as per Table 6.
To consider the Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services provided by M/s
ITBPL at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar in respect of
6.10 Scheduled Flights, International ‘Non-Scheduled & General Aviation
Flights’ and Item-wise Tariff Rate Card for Domestic and International
Flights, for the First Control Period, as per Annexures (I, II & III).
The Authority proposes that the Tariff for Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and
6.11
General Aviation Flights’ shall not exceed the approved Tariff(s) for relevant
Domestic Scheduled Flights for similar class of Aircraft(s).
The Authority proposes that in case of payment in foreign currency, the RBI
Chapter
6.12 conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for 22
No. 6
the first fortnight and the rate prevailing as on the 15th of the month will be
applicable for the second fortnight.
The Authority proposes that the Tariff Rates indicated in Annexures (I, II &
6.13
III) shall be maximum Tariff to be charged. No other charge is to be levied
over and above the approved Tariff Rates.
The Authority proposes that M/s ITBPL shall ensure compliance towards
Standardization of Ground Handling Equipment at Biju Patnaik International
6.14
Airport, Bhubaneswar in accordance with the directives issued by Ministry
of Civil Aviation vide its letter no. AV-240 11/10/2021-AAI-MOCA dated
27.10.2022.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 23 of 28CHAPTER 8: STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION
8.1 In accordance with the provisions of Section 13(4) of the AERA Act, the Authority’s proposals contained
in Chapter 7 above are hereby put forth for Stakeholders’ consultation. To assist the Stakeholders in
making their submissions in a meaningful and constructive manner, necessary annexures are enclosed
to the Consultation Paper (Annexures-I, II & III).
8.2 For removal of doubts, it is clarified that the contents of this Consultation Paper may not be construed
as any Order or Direction of this Authority. The Authority shall pass an Order, in the matter, only after
considering the submissions of the Stakeholders in response hereto and by making such decision fully
documented and explained in the tariff order in terms of the provisions of the Act.
8.3 The Authority welcomes written evidence-based feedback, comments and suggestions from
Stakeholders on the proposals made in Chapter 7 above, latest by 22.12.2023.
Secretary,
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India,
AERA Building, Administrative Complex,
Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi -110003
Tel: 011-24695044-47, Fax: 011-24695048
(Chairperson)
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 24 of 28ANNEXURE I
TARIFF RATE CARD FOR M/s INDOTHAI BHUBANESWAR PRIVATE LIMITED IN RESPECT OF
DOMESTIC* & INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULED FLIGHTS AT BIJU PATNAIK
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BHUBANESWAR FOR THE FIRST
CONTROL PERIOD (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) PROPOSED BY
AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION
Proposed Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services
(A) Passenger Flights (Rates in ₹)
Domestic Passenger Flight
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28
Full Full Full Full Full
Pax. Ramp Service Pax. Ramp Service Pax. Ramp Service Pax. Ramp Service Pax. Ramp Service
CODE B 5198 7798 12996 5472 8208 13680 5760 8640 14400 6048 9072 15120 6350 9526 15876
CODE C 6931 10397 17328 7296 10944 18240 7680 11520 19200 8064 12096 20160 8467 12701 21168
CODE D 8664 12996 21660 9120 13680 22800 9600 14400 24000 10080 15120 25200 10584 15876 26460
CODE E 20794 31190 51984 21888 32832 54720 23040 34560 57600 24192 36288 60480 25402 38102 63504
CODE F 41587 62381 103968 43776 65664 109440 46080 69120 115200 48384 72576 120960 50803 76205 127008
International Passenger Flights
CODE B 21101 49236 70337 22212 51827 74039 23381 54555 77936 24550 57283 81833 25777 60147 85925
CODE C 21660 50540 72200 22800 53200 76000 24000 56000 80000 25200 58800 84000 26460 61740 88200
CODE D 26858 62670 89528 28272 65968 94240 29760 69440 99200 31248 72912 104160 32810 76558 109368
35522 82886 118408 37392 87248 124640 39360 91840 131200 41328 96432 137760 43394 101254 144648
CODE E
CODE F 40721 95015 135736 42864 100016 142880 45120 105280 150400 47376 110544 157920 49745 116071 165816
*Tariff for Domestic Scheduled Flights is also applicable to Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled & General Aviation Flights’.
(B) Cargo Flights
Domestic Cargo Flights
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28
Ramp Service Ramp Service Ramp Service Ramp Service Ramp Service
CODE B 39710 41800 44000 46200 48510
CODE C 54150 57000 60000 63000 66150
CODE D 144400 152000 160000 168000 176400
CODE E 189525 199500 210000 220500 231525
CODE F 225625 237500 250000 262500 275625
International Cargo Flights
CODE B 64980 68400 72000 75600 79380
CODE C 158840 167200 176000 184800 194040
CODE D 180500 190000 200000 210000 220500
CODE E 198550 209000 220000 231000 242550
CODE F 231040 243200 256000 268800 282240
Notes:
• Above Tariff Rates are excluding all applicable taxes.
• Tariff determined shall be the maximum Tariff to be charged. No other charge is to be levied over and above the approved
Tariff Rates.
• For payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for
the First fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 25 of 28ANNEXURE II
TARIFF RATE CARD FOR M/s INDOTHAI BHUBANESWAR PRIVATE LIMITED
FOR INTERNATIONAL ‘NON-SCHEDULED & GENERAL AVIATION FLIGHTS’
AT BIJU PATNAIK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BHUBANESWAR, FOR
THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) PROPOSED
BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION
Proposed Tariff Rates for Ground Handling Services
(Rates in ₹)
FY FY FY FY FY
2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
A/C Category International International International International International
Maximum Take Off
Weight (MTOW)
HELICOPTER 13321 14022 14760 15498 16273
≤ 6000 27382 28823 30340 31857 33450
>6000 - 12000 37003 38950 41000 43050 45203
>12000 - 25000 42553 44793 47150 49508 51983
>25000 - 40000 64754 68163 71750 75338 79104
>40000 - 70000 81406 85690 90200 94710 99446
>70000 - 100000 109157 114903 120950 126998 133347
> 100000 - 150000 162811 171380 180400 189420 198891
> 150000 & Above 185013 194750 205000 215250 226013
Notes:
• Above Tariff Rates are excluding all applicable taxes.
• Tariff determined shall be the maximum Tariff to be charged. No other charge is to be levied over and above the
approved Tariff Rates.
• For payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable
for the first fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 26 of 28ANNEXURE III
RATE CARD FOR ITEM-WISE CHARGES IN RESPECT OF GROUND HANDLING
SERVICES FOR M/s INDOTHAI BHUBANESWAR PRIVATE LIMITED AT
BIJU PATNAIK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BHUBANESWAR
PROPOSED BY AERA FOR STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION
Maximum Item-wise Charges in respect of Domestic* & International
Flights for the First Control Period (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28)
(Rates in ₹)
S.
SERVICES UNIT FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28
NO.
Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom. Intl. Dom.
1 Air Starter Unit Per 15000 7500 15750 7875 16538 8269 17364 8682 18233 9116
(NB) Start
2 Aircraft Per 16000 3000 16800 3150 17640 3308 18522 3473 19448 3647
Disinfection- Service
Freighter Aircrafts
3 Aircraft Per 8000 4000 8400 4200 8820 4410 9261 4631 9724 4862
Disinfection- Pax Service
Aircrafts Code C
4 Aircraft Per 32000 25000 33600 26250 35280 27563 37044 28941 38896 30388
Disinfection- Pax Service
Aircrafts Code
D/E
5 Aircraft Per 40000 - 42000 - 44100 - 46305 - 48620 -
Disinfection- Pax Service
Aircrafts Code F
6 Aircraft Per 2480 1875 2604 1969 2734 2067 2871 2171 3014 2279
Marshalling Service
7 Ambulift Per 10000 5000 10500 5250 11025 5513 11576 5788 12155 6078
flight
leg
8 Apron Per Trip 1600 950 1680 998 1764 1047 1852 1100 1945 1155
Transport(Passeng
er)
9 Arrange non- Per
scheduled Crew flight
Hotel
10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp.
Accommodation
(HOTAC)
10 ATC payment Per
services flight 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp.
11 Baggage ID Per
Service 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp.
12 Baggage /Cargo Per
cart Hour 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp.
13 Blue collar staff Per staff
per hour 800 400 840 420 882 441 926 463 972 486
14 Crew Transport Per Trip
1600 950 1680 998 1764 1047 1852 1100 1945 1155
15 Deportee/Inadmiss Per
ible(INAD) passeng
handling er 1200 - 1260 - 1323 - 1389 - 1459 -
16 Excess Baggage As per
Fee(% of collectio
10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp. 10% of Exp.
collection) n
17 Exterior Cleaning - Per - 52500 - 55125 - 57881 - 60775 - 63814
NB Service
18 Exterior Cleaning - Per - 150000 - 15750 - 165375 - 173644 - 182326
WB Service 0
19 Ground Power unit Per 10000 4700 10500 4935 11025 5182 11576 5441 12155 5713
90KVA Hour
20 Interior Deep Per 8000 5000 8400 5250 8820 5513 9261 5788 9724 6078
Cleaning - NB Service
Consultation Paper No. 20/2023-24 Page 27 of 2821 Passenger Step Per 4000 1375 4200 1444 4410 1516 4631 1592 4862 1671
(mobile-NB) Hour
22 Pushback for Per 10000 5000 10500 5250 11025 5513 11576 5788 12155 6078
narrow body Push
aircraft
23 Toiler truck Per 2400 1375 2520 1444 2646 1516 2778 1592 2917 1671
Service
24 Towing of narrow Per Tow 10000 5000 10500 5250 11025 5513 11576 5788 12155 6078
body aircraft
25 Unaccompanied per UM 1200 950 1260 998 1323 1047 1389 1100 1459 1155
Minor (UM)
Handling
26 Vacuum Cleaner Per 4000 3750 4200 3938 4410 4134 4631 4341 4862 4558
Hour
27 VIP Vehicle Per Trip 20000 10000 21000 10500 22050 11025 23153 11576 24310 12155
(Innova range)
28 VIP Vehicle Per Trip 40000 25000 42000 26250 44100 27563 46305 28941 48620 30388
(Luxury-
Mercedes/BMW/A
UDI range)
29 Water truck Per 2400 1375 2520 1444 2646 1516 2778 1592 2917 1671
Service
30 Wheel chair Per 2400 400 2520 420 2646 441 2778 463 2917 486
Service
31 White Collar Staff Per staff 1200 600 1260 630 1323 662 1389 695 1459 729
per hour
* Tariff for Domestic Flights is also applicable to Domestic ‘Non-Scheduled and General Aviation Flights’.
Dom. = Domestic; Intl. = International
Notes:
• Above Tariff Rates are excluding of all applicable taxes, if any.
• Tariff determined shall be the maximum Tariff to be charged No other charge is to be levied over and above the approved
Tariff Rates.
• For payment in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day of the previous month will be applicable for the
first fortnight and the rate as on 15th of the month will be applicable for the second fortnight.
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