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फा. सं. ऐरा/20010/एमवाईटीपी/एएआई-रायपुर/सीपी-II/2025-26
F. No. AERA/20010/MYTP/AAI-Raipur /CP-II/2025-26
परामर्श पत्र संख् या 04/2025-26
Consultation Paper No. 04/2025-26
भारतीय ववमानपत्त न आवथशक वववनयामक प्राविकरण
AIRPORTS ECONOMIC REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA
स्व ामी वववेकानन्द अंतराशष्ट रीय हवाईअड्डा, रायपुर (आरपीआर) के विए वितीय वनयंत्रण
अववि (01.04.2025 से 31.03.2030) के विए वैमावनक टैररफ वनिाशररत करने के मामिे में
IN THE MATTER OF
DETERMINATION OF AERONAUTICAL TARIFF FOR
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, RAIPUR (RPR)
FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
(01.04.2025 - 31.03.2030)
जारी करने की तारीख/ Date of issue:
30.10.2025
तृतीय ति/3rd Floor,
उडान भवन/Udaan Bhawan
सफदरजंग हवाईअड्डा/Safdarjung Airport,
नई वदल् िी/New Delhi - 110003.
Consultation Paper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 1 of 128PREFACE
PREFACE
Swami Vivekananda International Airport, Raipur is owned and operated by Airports Authority of India. It
is the primary airport serving the State of Chhattisgarh, India, located at Mana between Raipur and Naya
Raipur.
Raipur Airport was shortlisted for leasing to private airport operator by AAI on PPP mode. Considering
that, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) vide notification no AV 24011/141/2015-AD (Vol. V)
dated October 1, 2019 had notified Raipur Airport as a “Major Airport”.
As per the actual traffic of FY 2024-25, Raipur Airport has achieved the passenger throughput of 2.57
MPPA.
For this Consultation Paper, the Authority has considered the audited financial results (being the audited
Trial Balance for Raipur Airport) for first 4 tariff years of the First Control Period (FY 2020 - FY 2024),
actuals for FY 2024-25 (Unaudited, based on Board approval) and projections for the Second Control Period
(FY 2026 to FY 2030).
The Authority has released this Consultation Paper putting forward its proposals in the background of the
Authority’s analysis and observations on the Multi Year Tariff Proposal (MYTP) submitted by the Airport
Operator.
The Authority shall consider written evidence-based feedback, comments and suggestions from all the
stakeholders on the proposals made in the Consultation Paper and pass a suitable Order determining the
Tariff for aeronautical services. The Authority would like to emphasize that the consultation process
timelines are sacrosanct and hereby requests the stakeholders to provide their comments/ inputs within the
timelines specified in this Consultation Paper, beyond which the same will not be considered by the
Authority.
As per the provisions of Section 13(2) of the AERA Act, 2008, the tariff determination under the Tariff Order
can be reviewed and revised.
Thus, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13(4) of the AERA Act, the written comments on
Consultation Paper No. 04/2025-26 dated 30.10.2025 are invited from the stakeholders, preferably in
electronic form, at the following address:
Director (P&S, Tariff)
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA),
3rd Floor, Udaan Bhawan
Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003, India
Email: director-ps@aera.gov.in, satish.kr@aera.gov.in, copy to: secretary@aera.gov.in
14.11.2025
Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting:
29.11.2025
Last Date for Submission of comments:
09.12.2025
Last Date for Submission of counter comments:
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
Number: Tel: 011-24695043
Consultation Paper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 2 of 128TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.1 Background .............................................................................................................................. 12
1.2 Profile of Raipur Airport ......................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Cargo Facility, Ground Handling and supply of Fuel to Aircraft ........................................... 13
2 TARIFF DETERMINATION OF RAIPUR AIRPORT ........................................................... 14
2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.2 Construct of the Consultation Paper ........................................................................................ 16
3 FRAMEWORK FOR DETERMINATION OF TARIFF FOR RAIPUR AIRPORT ............ 18
3.1 Methodology ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.2 Control Period .......................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Revenues from Air Navigation Services (ANS) and Cargo .................................................... 19
4 TRUE UP OF THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD ..................................................................... 20
4.1 AAI’s submission on True up of the First Control Period for Raipur Airport ........................ 20
4.2 Authority’s examination of True up of the First Control Period ............................................. 20
4.3 True up of Traffic .................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 True up of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation and RAB ........................................ 23
4.5 True up of Fair Rate of Return ................................................................................................ 36
4.6 True up of Non-aeronautical revenues .................................................................................... 37
4.7 True up of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenses ...................................................... 39
4.8 True up of Taxation ................................................................................................................. 48
4.9 True up of Aeronautical Revenue ............................................................................................ 49
4.10 True up of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the First Control Period ................. 50
4.11 Authority’s proposal regarding True up of the First Control Period ....................................... 52
5 TRAFFIC FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ............................................................. 54
5.1 AAI’s Submission on Traffic forecast for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport ..... 54
5.2 Authority’s examination regarding Traffic for the Second Control Period of Raipur Airport . 55
5.3 Authority’s Proposal regarding Traffic for the Second Control Period .................................. 57
6 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (CAPEX), DEPRECIATION AND REGULATORY ASSET
BASE (RAB) FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ........................................................ 58
6.1 Background .............................................................................................................................. 58
6.2 Capital expenditure for the Second Control Period ................................................................. 58
6.3 Depreciation for the Second Control Period ........................................................................... 88
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6.4 Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) for the Second Control Period ................................................ 90
6.5 Authority’s proposal regarding Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation and Regulatory
Asset Base for the Second Control Period............................................................................... 91
7 FAIR RATE OF RETURN (FROR) FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ................. 92
7.1 AAI’s Submission on Fair Return of Return for the Second Control Period for Raipur
Airport.................. ................................................................................................................... 92
7.2 Authority’s examination of FRoR for the Second Control Period ........................................... 92
7.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Fair Rate of Return (FRoR) for the Second Control Period . 93
8 INFLATION FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ........................................................ 94
8.1 AAI’s Submission on Inflation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport ................ 94
8.2 Authority’s examination on inflation for the Second Control Period ..................................... 94
8.3 Authority’s proposal regarding inflation for the Second Control Period ................................ 94
9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES FOR THE SECOND CONTROL
PERIOD ....................................................................................................................................95
9.1 AAI’s Submission on Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second Control Period for
Raipur Airport .......................................................................................................................... 95
9.2 Authority’s examination of Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second Control
Period ....................................................................................................................................... 96
9.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second Control
Period ..................................................................................................................................... 101
10 NON-AERONAUTICAL REVENUE FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ............. 102
10.1 AAI’s Submission on Non-Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period for Raipur
Airport.................................................................................................................................... 102
10.2 Authority’s examination of Non-aeronautical revenue for the Second Control Period ......... 103
10.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Non-aeronautical revenues for the Second Control Period ...... 104
11 TAXATION FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ....................................................... 105
11.1 AAI’s Submission on Taxation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport .............. 105
11.2 Authority’s examination of Taxation for the Second Control Period ................................... 105
11.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Taxation for the Second Control Period ............................. 106
12 QUALITY OF SERVICE FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ................................ 107
12.1 AAI’s Submission on Quality of Service for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport 107
12.2 Authority’s examination regarding Quality of Service for the Second Control Period ......... 107
12.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Quality of Service for the Second Control Period .............. 107
13 AGGREGATE REVENUE REQUIREMENT (ARR) FOR THE SECOND CONTROL
PERIOD ..................................................................................................................................108
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13.1 AAI’s Submission on Aggregate Revenue Requirement for the Second Control Period for
Raipur Airport ........................................................................................................................ 108
13.2 Authority’s examination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the Second Control
Period ..................................................................................................................................... 108
13.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the Second
Control Period ........................................................................................................................ 109
14 AERONAUTICAL REVENUE FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD ....................... 111
14.1 AAI’s Submission on Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period for Raipur
Airport............... .................................................................................................................... 111
14.2 Authority’s examination of Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period ............... 111
14.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period ........ 113
15 SUMMARY OF AUTHORITY’S PROPOSALS ..................................................................... 114
Chapter 4: True Up of the First Control Period .................................................................................. 114
Chapter 5: Traffic for the Second Control Period ............................................................................... 114
Chapter 6: Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation and Regulatory Asset Base for the Second
Control Period ........................................................................................................................ 114
Chapter 7: Fair Rate of Return for the Second Control Period ........................................................... 115
Chapter 8: Inflation for the Second Control Period ............................................................................ 115
Chapter 9: Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second Control Period .............................. 115
Chapter 10: Non-aeronautical revenue for the Second Control Period .............................................. 115
Chapter 11: Taxation for the Second Control Period .......................................................................... 115
Chapter 12: Quality of Service for the Second Control Period ........................................................... 115
Chapter 13: Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the Second Control Period ....................... 115
Chapter 14: Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period .................................................... 115
16 STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION TIMELINE ......................................................... 116
17 LIST OF ANNEXURES ............................................................................................................. 117
17.1 Annexure I: Annual Tariff proposal submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period ........................................................................................................................ 117
17.2 Annexure II: Annual Tariff proposed by the Authority for Consultation process ................ 123
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Technical and Terminal Building details of Raipur Airport................................................................. 12
Table 2 : Timelines for submission of MYTP and other information by AAI ................................................... 16
Table 3: True up for First Control Period submitted by AAI ............................................................................. 20
Table 4: AAI’s submission for True up of traffic for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport .................... 22
Table 5: Passenger traffic and ATM approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period
............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Table 6: Capital additions during the First Control Period submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport ..................... 23
Table 7: Capital expenditure approved in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period .................................... 24
Table 8: Depreciation for the First Control Period submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport ................................. 25
Table 9: Capital additions proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period .......................... 33
Table 10 : Depreciation proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period ............................. 35
Table 11: RAB proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period .......................................... 35
Table 12: Debt computation/or the First Control Period submitted by AAI ..................................................... 36
Table 13: Fair Rate of Return proposed to be considered by the Authority for the First Control Period........... 36
Table 14: Actual Non-aeronautical revenue for the First Control Period submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport
............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Table 15: Non-aeronautical revenue approved in the Tariff Order by the Authority for the First Control Period
............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Table 16: Non-aeronautical Revenue proposed by the Authority for the First Control Period .......................... 38
Table 17: Actual O&M expenses submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the First Control Period ............... 39
Table 18: O&M expenses as per the Tariff Order for the First Control Period .................................................. 40
Table 19: Re-allocation of CHQ/ RHQ – Admin and Gen expenses proposed by the Authority for the FY 2019-
20 and FY 2020-21 ............................................................................................................................ 42
Table 20: Weightage assignment for CHQ/ RHQ expense allocation to Airports ............................................. 43
Table 21: Allocation of CHQ/ RHQ – Admin and Gen expenses proposed by the Authority for the First Control
Period .................................................................................................................................................. 44
Table 22: Details of power costs incurred and recoveries made from Concessionaires ..................................... 46
Table 23: O&M expenses as proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period ..................... 47
Table 24: Taxation submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport .................................................................................. 48
Table 25 : Taxation proposed to be considered by the Authority ....................................................................... 48
Table 26: Aeronautical revenue submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport .............................................................. 49
Table 27: Comparison of Aeronautical Revenue as submitted by AAI with Tariff Order of the First Control
Period .................................................................................................................................... 49
Table 28: Aeronautical Revenue proposed by the Authority for the First Control Period ................................ 50
Table 29: ARR proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period .......................................... 50
Table 30: Historical passenger and ATM traffic at Raipur Airport (in numbers) .............................................. 54
Table 31: Traffic growth rates and traffic proposed by AAI .............................................................................. 54
Table 32: CAGR for passenger traffic and ATM ............................................................................................... 55
Table 33: Traffic proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period .......................... 56
Table 34: Summary of Capital Expenditure projects submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for Second Control
Period ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Table 35: Project wise Capital Expenditure submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for Second Control Period 60
Table 36: Ancillary works included in PTT work for the Second Control Period ............................................. 63
Table 37: WPI Inflation adjusted Normative rate (per Sq.m.) considered by the Authority for PTT ................ 64
Table 38:Normative cost of pavements considered by the Authority for Raipur Airport .................................. 64
Table 39: Cost derived for the PTT work under execution limitations as per the Authority ............................. 66
Table 40: Capital Expenditure (Project-wise) proposed by the Authority for Second Control Period .............. 85
Table 41: Depreciation proposed by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period............................ 88
Table 42: Depreciation proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period ........................................... 89
Table 43: RAB submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period ....................................... 90
Table 44: RAB proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period ............................. 90
Table 45: Fair Rate of Return proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period ...... 93
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Table 46: Inflation rates proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport ............ 94
Table 47: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenditure submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport ................... 95
Table 48: Growth rates in O&M expenditure submitted by Raipur Airport ...................................................... 95
Table 49: Allocation of O&M expenses proposed to be considered by Authority for Raipur Airport .............. 97
Table 50: Runway re-carpeting expenses proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period ............... 98
Table 51: Repairs and Maintenance on Opening Net block of Assets claimed by AAI and Proposed by the
Authority for the Second Control Period ................................................................................... 99
Table 52: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenses proposed to be considered by the Authority for the
Second Control Period ........................................................................................................... 100
Table 53: Growth rates in O&M expenses considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period ......... 101
Table 54: Non-aeronautical revenue projections submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for Second Control Period
.......................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Table 55: Growth rates assumed by AAI for Raipur Airport for Non-aeronautical revenue ........................... 102
Table 56: Non-aeronautical revenues proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second Control
Period .................................................................................................................................. 103
Table 57:Growth rates in Non-aeronautical revenue proposed by the Authority ............................................. 104
Table 58: Tax Expense submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period ........................ 105
Table 59: Taxation proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period ..................... 105
Table 60: ASQ rating for Raipur Airport for the years 2019-2024 .................................................................. 107
Table 61: ARR submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period ..................................... 108
Table 62: ARR proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period ........................... 109
Table 63: Increase in UDF rates proposed by AAI .......................................................................................... 111
Table 64: Aeronautical revenue submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period ........... 111
Table 65: UDF charges proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period ........... 112
Table 66: Aeronautical revenues proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period
.......................................................................................................................................................................... 112
Table 67: Landing charges (domestic) proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period ............................... 117
Table 68: Parking Charges (Domestic ATM) up to four hours after first two free hours for the Second Control
Period proposed by the AAI ................................................................................................... 118
Table 69: Parking Charges (Domestic ATM) beyond first four hours for the Second Control Period proposed
by the AAI ........................................................................................................................... 119
Table 70: UDF Proposed by AAI (per embarking passenger) ......................................................................... 120
Table 71: Landing charges(domestic) proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second Control
Period .................................................................................................................................. 123
Table 72: Parking Charges (Domestic ATM) up to four hours after first two free hours for the Second Control
Period proposed by the Authority ........................................................................................... 124
Table 73: Parking charges (Domestic ATM) beyond first four hours for the Second Control Period proposed by
the Authority .................................................................................................................................... 125
Consultation Paper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 7 of 128GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY
Abbreviation Full Form
AA&ES Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction
AAI Airports Authority of India
AAICLAS AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services
AC Air Conditioning
ACFT Airfield Crash Fire Tender
ACI Airports Council International
AERA/ The Authority Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India
AGL Airfield Ground Lighting
AIASL Air India Airport Services Limited
AIC Aeronautical Information Circular
ALCMS Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System
AMC Annual Maintenance Contract
AMHS Aeronautical Message Handling System
ANS Air Navigation Services
AOCC Airport Operations Control Centre
ARR Aggregate Revenue Requirement
ASF Aviation Security Fee
ASMGCS Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATF Aviation Turbine Fuel
ATM Air Traffic Management
ATRS Automatic Tray Retrieval System
AUCC Airport Users Consultative Committee
AVDGS Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System
BCAS Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
BDDS Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad
BIAL Bangalore International Airport Ltd
BPCL Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
BSF Border Security Force
CAG Comptroller and Auditor General of India
CAGR Compounded Annual Growth Rate
CAPEX Capital Expenditure
CAPM Capital Asset Pricing Model
CAR Civil Aviation Requirement
CAT Category
CCEA Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
CCR Central Control Room / Constant Current Regulator
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CFT Crash Fire Tender
CG Chhattisgarh Government
CHQ Corporate Headquarters
CIAL Cochin International Airport Limited
Consultation Paper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 8 of 128GLOSSARY
Abbreviation Full Form
CIDS Common Intergrated Display System
CISF Central Industrial Security Force
CMC Comprehensive Maintenance Contract
CNS Communication, Navigation & Surveillance
CPWD Central Public Works Department
CRPF Central Reserve Police Force
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
CUTE Common User Terminal Equipment
CY Calendar Year
DCP Dry Chemical Powder
DFMD Door Frame Metal Detector
DG Diesel Generator
DGCA Directorate General of Civil Aviation
DIAL Delhi International Airport Limited
DSITC Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning
DV Dual View
E&M Electrical and Mechanical
EDTS Explosive Detection Trace System
ESI Employee State Insurance
ESS Essential Supply System
ETD Explosive Trace Detector
FA Financing Allowance
FAR Fixed Asset Register
FBS Full Body Scanners
FIA Federation of Indian Airlines
FIDS Flight Information Display System
FRoR Fair Rate of Return
GA General Aviation
GCCM Grass Cutting and Collecting Machine.
GHIAL GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
GLF Ground Lights Facility
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GoI Government of India
GSE Ground Support Equipment
GSR Ground Safety Report
GST Goods and Services Tax
HB High Bay
HHMD Hand Held Metal Detector
HIAL Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
HPCL Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
HR Human Resources
HRA House Rent Allowance
HT High Tension
Consultation Paper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 9 of 128GLOSSARY
Abbreviation Full Form
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
IAF Indian Air Force
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
ICMAI The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
IDC Interest During Construction
IIM Indian Institute of Management
ILBS Inline Baggage Handling System
ILCMS Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring System
ILS Instrument Landing System
IMG Inter-Ministerial Group
IOCL Indian Oil Corporation Limited
IP Internet Protocol
IT Information Technology
LAN Local Area Network
LED Liquid Explosive Detector
L LP Limited Liability Partnership
L OA Letter of Award
L T Low Tension
M ARF Management Accounting Research Foundation
M CLR Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rate
M CP Mobile Command Post
MIAL Mumbai International Airport Ltd
MoCA Ministry of Civil Aviation
MPPA Million Passengers Per Annum
MT Metric Ton
MW Megawatt
MYTP Multi-Year Tariff Proposal
NAR Non-Aeronautical Revenue
N CAP National Civil Aviation Policy
N DT New Domestic Terminal
N ITB New Integrated Terminal Building
N PV Net Present Value
N TB New Terminal Building
OH Overhead
OTB Old Terminal Building
PA Public Address
PAX Passengers
PBB Passenger Boarding Bridge
PC Personal Computer
PDC Probable Date of Completion
P ERT Program Evaluation and Review Technique
P F Provident Fund
P IB Public Investment Board
P LF Passenger Load Factor
P MC Project Management Consultancy
C onsultation P aper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 10 of 128GLOSSARY
Abbreviation Full Form
PPP Public Private Partnership
PSF Passenger Service Fee
PTB Passenger Terminal Building
PTT Parallel Taxi Track
PV Present Value
RAB Regulatory Asset Base
RB Runway Beacon
RBI Reserve Bank of India
RCC Reinforced Cement Concrete
RCS Regional Connectivity Scheme
RESA Runway End Safety Area
RET Rapid Exit Taxiway
RHQ Regional Headquarters
RPK Revenue Passenger Kilometre
RPR Raipur Airport
RWS Runway Strip
SBI State Bank of India
SCCTV Surveillance Closed-Circuit Television.
SH Sub Head
SHA Security Hold Area
SIP System Integration Project
SITC Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning
SMGCS Surface Movement Guidance and Control System
Sq.m. Square Metre
TB Terminal Building
TR Tons of Refrigeration
UDF User Development Fee
UG Underground
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
UVGI Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
VAT Value Added Tax
VDA Variable Dearness Allowance
WDV Written-Down Value
WPI Wholesale Price Index
XBIS X-Ray Baggage Inspection System
YPP` Yield Per Passenger
YTD Year to Date
Consultation Paper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 11 of 128INTRODUCTION
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.1.1 Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (‘Raipur Airport’ or RPR), owned and operated by Airports
Authority of India, is currently, the 28th busiest Airport1 in India by passengers handled. It is located
at Mana, 15 km southeast of Raipur.
1.1.2 The total land area of Raipur Airport is 1,080.79 Acres. The existing Terminal Building has an area
of 18,500 square meters, which currently handles only domestic operations.
1.1.3 AERA Act, 2008 was amended in 2019 and definition of “Major Airport” has been changed. As per
section 2(i) of the AERA Act, 2008 read with AERA (Amendment) Act 2019, Major Airport means
any airport which has or is designated to have, passenger throughput in excess of 3.5 MPPA or any
other airport or any other group of airports as the Central Government may by notification, specify
as such.
1.1.4 Raipur Airport was shortlisted for leasing to private airport operator on PPP mode by AAI.
Considering that, Ministry of Civil Aviation vide letter no. AV 24011/141/2015-AD (Vol. V) dated
October 1,2019 notified Raipur as a “Major Airport”.
1.1.5 As per the actual traffic of FY 2024-25, Raipur Airport has achieved a passenger throughput of 2.57
MPPA, which comprised of only domestic passengers.
The Authority determined tariff for the First Control Period (starting from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25)
vide Order Number 54/2020-21 dated December 18, 2020.
Further, the Authority vide Order No. 18/ 2024-25 dated March 24, 2025 had extended the levy of existing
tariff rates, prevailing as on March 31, 2025 up to September 30, 2025.
Furthermore, AERA vide Order No. 16/ 2025-26 dated September 18, 2025 had extended the levy of
existing tariff rates up to March 31, 2026.
1.2 Profile of Raipur Airport
1.2.1 Technical and Terminal Building details of Raipur Airport submitted by the Airport Operator are
provided in the table below:
Table 1: Technical and Terminal Building details of Raipur Airport
Technical details
Particulars Details
Total airport land area 1,080.79 Acres
Runway orientation and length 06/24 and 3,250 m
No. of Parking Bays 13 Nos.
No. of Taxi Tracks 06 nos.
Operational hours 1:15 am to 5 pm UTC
Terminal Building details
Terminal Building Area 18,500 Sqm
Designed Passenger handling Capacity 3.2 MPPA
Peak Hour Passengers Handling capacity 810 (405 Departure + 405 Arrival)
1 As per data on top 50 busiest airports for FY 2023-24, published by AAI
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Technical details
Conveyor Belts in Arrival Area 03 nos.
No. of check-in counters 15 nos.
Aircraft Code Code 4C
1.3 Cargo Facility, Ground Handling and supply of Fuel to Aircraft
Cargo Handling
1.3.1 M/s AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services (AAICLAS) is a 100% subsidiary company of Airports
Authority of India (AAI) providing Cargo Handling Services at Raipur Airport. AAI has considered a
revenue share of 30% from AAICLAS as part of the Aeronautical revenues as per AAI’s agreement with
AAICLAS.
Ground Handling
1.3.2 Currently, there are two Service Providers at the Airport viz., AI Airport Services Limited (AIASL) and
Global Flight Handling Services (Raipur) Pvt. Ltd, providing Ground Handling services at Raipur
Airport.
i. AERA vide Order No. 15/2023-24 dated September 05, 2023 determined tariff for Ground Handling
Services for Global Flight Handling Services (Raipur) Pvt. Ltd from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.
ii. In respect of AIASL, AERA, vide interim Order no. 20/2025-26 dated September 25, 2025 had
extended the applicability of prevailing tariff as on September 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Supply of Fuel to Aircraft
1.3.3 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) such as M/s Reliance BP Mobility Limited (Jio-BP), M/s IOCL M/s
BPCL, and M/s HPCL are providing Aviation Fuel Facility at Raipur Airport. M/s HPCL has set up its
fuel storage facility with 30 KL storage capacity, M/s BPCL has fuel storage capacity of 975 KL. M/s
IOCL has a fuel storage capacity of 70 KL and M/s Reliance BP Mobility Limited has fuel storage
capacity totaling to 125 KL. The current total fuel capacity at the Raipur Airport is 1,200 KL.
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2 TARIFF DETERMINATION OF RAIPUR AIRPORT
2.1. Introduction
2.1.1 AERA was established by the Government of India as per AERA Act, 2008, vide notification No. GSR
317(E) dated 12th May 2009. The functions of AERA, in respect of Major Airports, are specified in
section 13(1) of The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008 (‘AERA Act’ or ‘the
Act’) which are as below:
a) To determine the tariff for Aeronautical services taking into consideration –
i. the capital expenditure incurred and timely investment in the improvement of airport facilities.
ii. the service provided, its quality and other relevant factors
iii. the cost for improving efficiency.
iv. economic and viable operation of Major Airports
v. revenue received from services other than the Aeronautical services
vi. the concession offered by the Central Government in any agreement or memorandum of
understanding or otherwise; and
vii. any other factor which may be relevant for the purpose of this Act:
Provided that different tariff structures may be determined for different airports having regard to all
or any of the above considerations specified at sub-clauses (i) to (vii).
b) To determine the amount of the development fees in respect of Major Airports.
c) To determine the amount of the passenger service fee levied under Rule 88 of the Aircraft Rules,
1937 made under the Aircraft Act, 1934.
d) To monitor the set performance standards relating to quality, continuity and reliability of service as
may be specified by the Central Government or any authority authorized by it in this behalf.
e) To call for any such information as may be necessary to determine the tariff for Aeronautical services;
and
f) To perform such other functions relating to tariff, as may be entrusted to it by the Central Government
or as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act.
2.1.2 The terms “aeronautical services‟ and “Major Airports‟ are defined in Sections 2(a) and 2(i) of the Act,
respectively.
2.1.3 As per the AERA Act, 2008 the following are the Aeronautical services:
i. for navigation, surveillance and supportive communication thereto for air traffic management;
ii. for the landing, housing or parking of an aircraft or any other ground facility offered in connection
with aircraft operations at any airport;
iii. for ground safety services at an airport;
iv. for ground handling services relating to aircraft, passengers and cargo at an airport;
v. for the cargo facility at an airport;
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vi. for supplying fuel to the aircraft at an airport; and
vii. for a stakeholder at an airport, for which the charges, in the opinion of the Central Government for
the reasons to be recorded in writing, may be determined by the Authority.
Tariff determination for Air Navigation Services is carried out by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
across all airports to maintain uniformity.
2.1.4 AERA, in order to fulfil the mandate given in the AERA Act, 2008 regarding determination of
aeronautical tariff at Major airports, has issued detailed Guidelines laying down information
requirements, periodicity and procedure for the Tariff determination. The details of Orders and
Guidelines issued in this behalf are as under:
i. Order No. 13 dated 12.01.2011 (Regulatory philosophy and approach in Economic Regulation of
Airport Operators) and Direction No. 5 dated 28.02.2011 (Terms and conditions for determination
of tariff for Airport Operators); and
ii. Order No. 07/2018-19 dated 13.06.2016 (Normative Approach to Building Blocks in Economic
Regulation of Major Airports).
iii. Order No. 14/2018-19 dated 23.01.2017 in the matter of aligning certain aspects of AERA’s
Regulatory Approach (Adoption of Regulatory Till) with the provisions of the National Civil
Aviation Policy – 2016 (NCAP-2016) approved by the Government of India.
iv. Order No. 35/2019-20 dated 12.01.2018 and Amendment No. 01 to Order No. 35/2019-20 dated
09.04.2018 in the matter of determination of useful life of Airport assets.
v. Order No. 42/2020-21 dated 05.03.2019 (Determination of FRoR to be provided on the cost of Land
incurred by various Airport Operators in India).
2.1.5 AAI submitted Multi Year Tariff Proposal (MYTP) for the First Control Period from April 1, 2020, till
March 31, 2025 and AERA vide its Order No. 54/2020-21 dated December 18, 2020, had determined
tariffs for Aeronautical services for Raipur Airport for the First Control Period (FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-
25) including FY 2019-20, which is considered a regulated year, in line with that approved in the Tariff
Order.
AERA vide Order No. 18/ 2024-25 dated March 24,2025 extended the levy of existing tariff for a further
period of 6 months i.e. up to September 30, 2025.
Subsequently, Authority vide Order. 16/ 2025-26 dated September 18, 2025 extended the existing tariff
up to March 31, 2026 or till the date of determination of tariff whichever is earlier.
2.1.6 The Airport Operator(s) are required to submit to the Authority for its consideration, a Multi-Year Tariff
Proposal (MYTP) for the respective Control Periods, six months in advance, from the start of the Control
Period. However, AAI has submitted the initial MYTP for the Second Control Period commencing from
FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 for Raipur Airport on June 11, 2025, after a gap of 8 months from the
aforementioned due date communicated by the Authority and the revised MYTP (by making revisions to
certain regulatory building blocks) on July 18, 2025. The MYTP document is available on the AERA’s
website. Further, the date wise chronology of events is given in Table 2 below.
2.1.7 The Authority had appointed an Independent Consultant, M/s R. Subramanian and Company LLP to
assess the MYTP submitted by AAI for the Second Control Period. Accordingly, M/s R. Subramanian
and Company LLP has assisted the Authority in examining the true up submission by AAI by comparing
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each regulatory building block with the Tariff Order for the First Control period. The Independent
Consultant has examined the MYTP of AAI for the current Control Period, by verifying the data from
various supporting documents submitted by AAI such as audited financials, Fixed Asset Register (FAR),
documentary evidence of the process of approval of Capital expenses, Operation and Maintenance
expenses, examining the building blocks in tariff determination and ensuring that the treatment given to
it is consistent with the Authority's methodology, approach, etc.
The Authority obtained clarifications for the information shared by the AAI from time to time, to review
the appropriateness of the classification of assets, the reasonableness of the proposed Capital Expenditure
(through its independent consultant and their visit at the Airport site), Operation & Maintenance
expenditure, for finalizing this Consultation Paper. The sequential timeline of the above events has been
presented in the table below:
Table 2 : Timelines for submission of MYTP and other information by AAI
Dates Event
June 11, 2025 MYTP Submission by AAI
Clarifications sought on passenger capacity, CAPEX, Operation and
June 16, 2025
Maintenance expenses, Non-aeronautical revenue etc. of Raipur Airport
Clarifications sought on CAPEX of Raipur Airport based on the Independent
June 17, 2025
Consultants’ analysis
July 18, 2025 Revised MYTP Submission by AAI, with actual figures for FY 2024-25
Follow-up for Data requirement regarding CAPEX, OPEX and request for debt
July 30, 2025
schedule for FRoR calculation
July 31, 2025 Follow up on cost of debt details
August 13, 2025 Clarification sought on Return on Land
August 25,2025 Received Debt schedule for Raipur
August 26, 2025 Clarifications sought on repayment of debt, if any.
August 27, 2025 Clarifications sought regarding Repair & Maintenance expenses
August 28, 2025 Clarifications sought regarding CAPEX
August 28, 2025 requested AUCC minutes and sought queries for O&M expenses
September 15, 2025 Follow up for providing the responses on the queries regarding CAPEX
Follow up for all the pending queries regarding Operating and Maintenance
September 16, 2025
expenses, CAPEX, AUCC minutes and rate card for Second Control Period
2.1.8 AAI has informed that accounts of AAI are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(‘CAG’) as mandated by the AAI Act. The CAG audits the financial records and statements of AAI
airports, regional and corporate headquarters. However, since the accounts of AAI as a whole are
centralized at corporate headquarters (CHQ), the CAG issues the final audit certificate for AAI as a
whole. The Authority has examined the audited trial balance (FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24) submitted by
AAI for determination of tariff.
2.1.9 All the figures presented in this Consultation Paper, have been rounded off up to two decimals.
2.2 Construct of the Consultation Paper
2.2.1 This Consultation Paper has been developed/ constructed in the following sequence of Chapters:
i. The background of the Authority’s tariff determination process is explained in this Chapter (Chapter
2) and in Chapter 3, wherein the framework for determination of tariff is discussed.
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ii. Chapter 4 lists out the submissions of AAI for true up of the First Control Period which is from
FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. This is followed by the Authority’s examination and proposals on the
specific issues regarding the true up of the First Control Period.
iii. Chapter 5 presents the submissions of AAI regarding Traffic Projections and the Authority’s
examination and proposals on the same.
iv. Chapter 6 includes the submissions of AAI regarding Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation
and RAB for the Second Control Period along with the Authority’s detailed examination,
adjustments, rationalisation and proposals on the Aeronautical capital expenditure, Depreciation
and RAB for the Second Control Period.
v. Chapter 7-12 includes the submissions of AAI regarding various building blocks pertaining to the
Second Control Period including Fair Rate of Return, Inflation, Operation and Maintenance
Expenses, Non-aeronautical Revenue, Taxation, Quality of Service along with Authority's
examination and proposals on each matter.
vi. Chapter 13 presents the Aggregate Revenue Requirement as determined by the Authority based
on the proposals for the Second Control Period.
vii. Chapter 14 presents the Aeronautical Revenue proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for
the Second Control Period.
viii. Chapter 15 summarizes the Authority’s proposals put forward for consultation.
ix. In Chapter 16, the Authority invites views of all the stakeholders regarding proposals put forward
for tariff determination for the Second Control Period in the Consultation Paper.
x. Chapter 17 contains Annexures:
• Annexure I: Annual Tariff proposal submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period.
• Annexure II: Annual Tariff proposed by the Authority for Consultation process.
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3 FRAMEWORK FOR DETERMINATION OF TARIFF FOR RAIPUR AIRPORT
3.1 Methodology
3.1.1 The methodology adopted by the Authority to determine Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) is
based on AERA Act, 2008 and the Airport Guidelines issued by AERA.
3.1.2 The Authority had adopted the Hybrid-Till mechanism for tariff determination for the First Control
Period, wherein, only 30% of the Non-aeronautical revenue is to be used for cross-subsidising the
Aeronautical charges. The Authority has considered the same methodology in the true up of the First
Control Period and for tariff determination in the Second Control Period.
3.1.3 The ARR under hybrid till for the Control Period (ARR) shall be expressed as under:
ARR =∑5 𝐴𝑅𝑅
𝑡=1 𝑡
ARR = (FRoR x RAB) + D + O + T - s x NAR
t t t t t t
Where,
t is the tariff year in the control period, ranging from 1 to 5
ARR is the Aggregate Revenue Requirement for tariff year ‘t’
t
FRoR is the Fair Rate of Return for the Control Period
RAB is the Aeronautical Regulatory Asset Base for tariff year ‘t’
t
D is the Depreciation corresponding to the Regulatory Asset Base for tariff year ‘t’
t
O is the Aeronautical Operation and Maintenance expenditure for the tariff year ‘t’
t
T is the Aeronautical taxation expense for the tariff year ‘t’
t
s is the cross-subsidy factor for revenue from services other than Aeronautical services. Under the
Hybrid Till methodology followed by the Authority, s = 30%.
NAR is the Non-aeronautical revenue in tariff year ‘t’.
t
3.1.4 Based on ARR, Yield per passenger (Y) is calculated as per the formula given below:
∑5 𝑃𝑉(𝐴𝑅𝑅 )
𝑡=1 𝑡
𝑌𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟(𝑌) =
∑5 𝑉𝐸
𝑡=1 𝑡
Where, PV (ARR) is the Present Value of ARR for all the tariff years. All cash flows are assumed
t
to occur at the end of the year. The Authority has considered discounting cash flows, one year from
the start of the Control Period.
VE is the passenger traffic in year ‘t’.
t
3.1.5 As per the provisions of Section 13(2) of the AERA Act, 2008, the tariff determination under the Tariff
Order can be reviewed and revised.
3.2 Control Period
3.2.1 In terms of Direction No. 5 issued on 28 February 2011, Control Period means “a period of five Tariff
Years during which the Multi Year Tariff Order and Tariff(s) as determined by the Authority pursuant to
such order shall subsist”. The First Control Period for Raipur Airport commenced from April 1, 2020 and
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the Second Control Period has commenced from April 1, 2025.
3.3 Revenues from Air Navigation Services (ANS) and Cargo
3.3.1 AAI provides Air Navigation Services (ANS) in addition to Aeronautical services at Raipur Airport. AAI
has submitted that the tariff proposal does not consider assets, expenses and revenues relating to ANS.
This Consultation Paper discusses the determination of tariffs for Aeronautical services at the airport
excluding ANS, as tariff for ANS is presently approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation for all the
airports. The tariff for ANS services is determined at the Central level by the Ministry of Civil Aviation
to ensure uniformity across all the Airports in the Country. Hence, AERA determines tariff for
Aeronautical services of the Airport Operator, by excluding the assets, expenses and revenues in respect
of ANS.
3.3.2 AAI has further submitted that all Cargo Operations have been transferred to AAI Cargo Logistics and
Allied Services (AAICLAS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AAI and the tariff proposal does not consider
expenditure and assets on account of cargo operations. AAI has considered a revenue share of 30% from
AAICLAS as part of the Aeronautical revenues as per AAI’s internal agreement with AAICLAS.
3.3.3 This Consultation Paper discusses the determination of tariff for Aeronautical services at Raipur Airport
excluding Cargo Operations. The tariff related to Cargo Operations of Raipur Airport will be determined
separately since its operations are carried out by AAICLAS.
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4 TRUE UP OF THE FIRST CONTROL PERIOD
4.1 AAI’s submission on True up of the First Control Period for Raipur Airport
4.1.1 AAI has submitted a shortfall of ₹ 263.86 Crores in Aeronautical revenue recovery for Raipur
Airport for the First Control Period, as part of its MYTP submission for the Second Control Period:
Table 3: True up for First Control Period submitted by AAI
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Ref. Total
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Average RAB a 134.47 134.26 132.58 132.55 154.82 170.27
FRoR b 14.00% 14.00% 14.00% 14.00% 14.00% 14.00%
Return on Average c= (a)
18.83 18.80 18.56 18.56 21.68 23.84 101.43
RAB * (b)
Depreciation (d) 14.46 15.01 12.82 12.39 14.46 16.20 70.88
O&M expenses (e) 44.46 33.90 45.10 49.18 51.78 57.67 237.62
Tax (f) - - - - - - -
Interest on Working
(g) 1.11 1.07 0.69 - - - 1.76
Capital
Return on Land (h) - - - - 0.00 0.00 0.00
(i) =
(c+ d+
Gross ARR 78.86 68.78 77.17 80.12 87.91 97.71 411.69
e+ f+
g+ h)
NAR 22.17 8.84 6.62 10.61 12.17 19.87 58.11
Less 30% NAR (j) 6.65 2.65 1.99 3.18 3.65 5.96 17.43
(k) =
Net ARR 72.21 66.12 75.19 76.94 84.26 91.75 394.26
(i- j)
Add: Shortfall of
Regulated year FY (l) 55.43 55.43
2019-20
ARR after considering
(m)=
shortfall for FY 2019- 121.56 75.19 76.94 84.26 91.75 449.69
(k+l)
20
Actual Aeronautical
(n) 23.58 12.10 46.93 75.80 83.21 89.71 307.75
Revenue
Under/ (Over)
(o)=(m
recovery of First 48.63 109.46 28.26 1.14 1.05 2.04 141.95
-n)
Control Period
Discount Factor
(p) 1.14 1.93 1.69 1.48 1.30 1.14 7.54
(@14.00%)
Under/ (Over)
recovery of First
(o*p) 55.43 210.75 47.73 1.70 1.36 2.32 263.86
Control Period as on
March 31, 2024
True up of Under
Recovery of First
263.86
Control Period as on
March 31, 2025
4.2 Authority’s examination of True up of the First Control Period
4.2.1 The decisions taken at the time of determination of tariff for Aeronautical services for the First
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Control Period vide Order No. 54/2020-21 dated December 18, 2020 have been reproduced below:
Decision No. 1. Regarding tariff Setting Principles
(i) The Authority decides to determine the Aeronautical tariffs for Raipur Airport for the First
Control Period on “hybrid till” basis.
Decision No. 2. Regarding Cargo revenue and revenue from ANS
(i) The Authority decides not to consider the revenues from AAICLAS and ANS while determining
Aeronautical tariffs for the Raipur Airport.
Decision No. 3. Regarding traffic forecast
(i) The Authority decides to consider the passenger traffic and ATM for First control period for Raipur
Airport as per Table 5.
(ii) The Authority decides that subject to the terms and conditions of the privatization of Raipur Airport,
it will consider to 'true-up' the traffic volume (passenger and ATM) based on the actual traffic in First
Control Period while determining tariffs for the Second Control Period.
Decision No. 4. Regarding allocation of assets
(i) The Authority decides to consider the allocation of gross block of assets as on April 1,2019 between
aeronautical and non-aeronautical assets as detailed in Table 10.
Decision No. 5. Regarding Initial RAB
(i) The Authority decides to consider the Initial Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) for the First Control Period
for Raipur Airport as ₹ 128.86 crores in accordance with Table 13.
Decision No. 6. Regarding capital expenditures.
(i) The Authority decides to adopt the Aeronautical Capitalization for the First Control Period in
accordance with Table 17.
(ii) The Authority has decided that subject to the terms and conditions of privatization of Raipur Airport,
it will consider to 'true-up' the Capital expenditure incurred based on actual costs subject to the
normative approach at the time of determination of tariffs for the Second Control Period.
Decision No. 7. Regarding depreciation.
(i) The Authority decides to adopt depreciation rates for Raipur airport as per Table 21 for the First
Control Period.
(ii) The Authority decides to consider the depreciation amounts for the First Control Period as per Table
22.
Decision No. 8. Regarding RAB.
(i) The Authority decides to consider the average RAB for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport as
per Table 24.
Decision No. 9. Regarding Fair Rate of Return (FROR).
(i) The Authority decides to consider the FRoR for Raipur Airport for the First Control Period as per
Table 25.
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Decision No. 10. Regarding non-aeronautical revenues
(i) The Authority decides to consider the Non-Aeronautical Revenues for the First Control Period for
Raipur Airport in accordance with Table 28.
Decision No. 11. Regarding O&M expenses
(i) The Authority decides to consider the Operation and Maintenance expenses for the First Control
Period for Airport as per Table 35.
(ii) The Authority decides to consider a growth rate of 5% in payroll expenses for the First Control period
beginning from FY 2020-21.
Decision No. 12. Regarding Aeronautical Revenue
(i) The Authority decides to consider the Aeronautical revenue for the First Control Period for Raipur
Airport as per Table 38.
Decision No. 13. Regarding tax expense
(i) The Authority decides to consider the tax expense for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport as
per Table 42.
(ii) It is noted that AAI pays tax based on profits of all the airports taken together. The Authority decides
to true up the tax based on actual payment during the next Control Period.
Decision No. 14. Regarding Aggregate Revenue Requirement.
(i) The Authority decides to consider the ARR and Yield for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport
in accordance with Table 45.
Decision No. 15. Regarding Annual Tariff Proposal.
(i) The Authority decides to approve the tariffs for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport as given
in the Tariff Card annexed as Annexure-I.
(ii) The Authority decides that the tariff for International Operations during the First Control Period, if
any, at Raipur Airport will be the same as applicable to the Domestic Operations.
4.3 True up of Traffic
4.3.1 AAI has submitted Passenger Traffic and ATM for Raipur Airport for the First Control Period which is
as follows:
Table 4: AAI’s submission for True up of traffic for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Passenger (In Millions)
Domestic 1.04 1.41 2.25 2.43 2.57 9.70
International - - - - - -
Total 1.04 1.41 2.25 2.43 2.57 9.70
ATM (In No’s)
Domestic 10,635 15,107 20,635 18,890 20,006 85,273
International - - - - - -
Total 10,635 15,107 20,635 18,890 20,006 85,273
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Authority’s examination and proposal regarding true up of traffic of the First Control
Period:
4.3.2 The traffic approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order No. 54/ 2020-21 for the First Control Period
is shown in Table 5 below:
Table 5: Passenger traffic and ATM approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period
Particulars FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Total
Passenger (In millions)
Domestic 1.48 1.92 2.31 2.66 3.06 11.43
International - - - - - -
Total 1.48 1.92 2.31 2.66 3.06 11.43
ATM (In No’s)
Domestic 12,094 15,722 18,866 21,696 24,951 93,329
International - - - - - -
Total 12,094 15,722 18,866 21,696 24,951 93,329
4.3.3 The Authority notes that the major variation between the passenger traffic and ATM for the First Control
Period (actual traffic vis-à-vis the projections approved in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period)
is attributable to the adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic. After the outbreak of COVID-19
pandemic in December 2019, chartered flights were cancelled, due to which the domestic and
international passenger traffic have been showing a decreasing trend. Further, In FY 2023-24, Vistara
was merged with Air India and therefore, 2 Vistara flights were withdrawn by Air India, leading to
lower ATM in FY 2023-24.
4.3.4 The Authority verified the actual Passenger traffic and ATM from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 (as per
Table 4) for the First Control Period based on the details available on AAI’s website and noted no
variances.
4.3.5 Based on the above analysis, the Authority proposes to consider the actual traffic submitted by AAI for
the First Control Period, as shown in Table 4, in line with its Decision No. 3 (ii) of the Tariff Order No.
54/ 2020-21 dated December 18, 2020, which states “The Authority decides that subject to the terms
and conditions of the privatization of Raipur Airport, it will consider to 'true-up' the traffic volume
(passenger and ATM) based on the actual traffic in First Control Period while determining tariffs for
the Second Control Period.”
4.4 True up of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation and RAB
4.4.1 The actual CAPEX submitted by AAI for true up of the First Control Period for Raipur Airport is as
follows:
Table 6: Capital additions during the First Control Period submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport
(₹ Crores)
Approved Capex Actual Aero CAPEX
Variance
S. No Asset category as per Tariff incurred in 1st
(2)-(1)
Order (1) Control Period (2)
1 Taxiway & Aprons 6.12 32.21 26.09
2 Road, Bridges & Culverts 2.95 4.23 1.28
3 Terminal building 3.24 4.42 1.18
4 Building Residential 0.05 0.06 0.01
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Approved Capex Actual Aero CAPEX
Variance
S. No Asset category as per Tariff incurred in 1st
(2)-(1)
Order (1) Control Period (2)
5 Other Building 13.11 10.42 (2.69)
6 Boundary wall -operational 2.97 4.04 1.07
7 Computer end user - 0.33 0.33
8 Computer Servers and Networks - 0.77 0.77
9 Computer Software - 0.14 0.14
10 Plant & Machinery 2.64 2.96 0.32
11 Tools and equipment 13.81 10.08 (3.73)
12 Electrical Installation 7.48 20.42 12.94
13 Furniture & Fixtures- Trolley 0.45 0.36 (0.09)
14 Furniture & Fixtures- Other than Trolley - 1.85 1.85
15 Other office appliances - 2.26 2.26
16 Solar Plant - 7.08 7.08
17 CFT/ Fire Fighting Equipment - 0.03 0.03
18 Vehicles 0.44 0.97 0.53
19 XBIS 1.02 1.43 0.41
Total CAPEX incurred (A+B) 54.28 104.05 49.77
4.4.2 The CAPEX approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period was ₹ 54.28
Crores. Year- wise details of the CAPEX (capitalization of assets) approved by the Authority have been
provided as follows:
Table 7: Capital expenditure approved in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
S. No Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
1 Taxiway & Apron 6.12 - - - - 6.12
2 Road, Bridges & culverts 2.95 - - - - 2.95
3 Building- Terminal 3.24 - - - - 3.24
4 Building- Residential 0.05 - - - - 0.05
5 Boundary Wall- Operational 2.97 - - - - 2.97
6 Other Building- Unclassified 13.06 0.05 - - - 13.11
7 Plant& Machinery 2.64 - - - - 2.64
8 Tools& Equipment 13.72 0.09 - - - 13.81
9 Vehicles 0.44 - - - - 0.44
10 Electrical Installations 7.42 0.06 - - - 7.48
11 Furniture & Fixtures- Trolley 0.45 - - - - 0.45
12 X Ray Baggage System 1.02 - - - - 1.02
Total 54.08 0.20 - - - 54.28
4.4.3 The Authority notes a variance of ₹ 49.77 Crores (92%) between CAPEX approved by the Authority
and that incurred by AAI against the approved CAPEX for the First Control Period, as per Table 6.
4.4.4 AAI has submitted the following depreciation for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport:
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Table 8: Depreciation for the First Control Period submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport
(₹ Crores)
Particulars FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Total
Land - - - - - 0.00
Taxiway & Aprons 2.05 2.09 2.11 2.61 3.09 11.95
Road, Bridges & Culverts 0.36 0.36 0.49 0.61 0.70 2.52
Building- Terminal 2.57 2.59 2.60 2.65 2.70 13.10
Building - Temporary 0.07 0.07 0.03 - - 0.16
Building - Residential 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.51
Security Fencing - Temporary - - - - - 0.00
Boundary Wall -Operational 1.11 1.09 1.20 1.37 1.44 6.21
Boundary Wall - Residential 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 - 0.07
Other Buildings-Unclassified 0.19 0.34 0.34 0.36 0.39 1.62
COMPUTER - END USER 0.04 0.03 0.07 0.11 0.10 0.36
COMPUTER SERVER AND
0.13 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.89
NETWORK
Intangible Assets- Software 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.13
Plant & Machinery 0.60 0.70 0.62 0.57 0.57 3.05
Tools & Equipment 1.02 1.18 1.32 1.38 1.55 6.43
Office Furniture - - - - - 0.00
Vehicles 0.23 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.26 1.29
Vehicle- Cars & Jeeps - - - - - 0.00
Electrical Installations 4.86 2.14 1.08 1.97 2.74 12.79
Solar Plant 0.00 0.00 0.14 0.28 0.28 0.72
Other Office equipment 0.02 0.03 0.23 0.44 0.44 1.16
Furniture & Fixtures-Other than
0.14 0.24 0.24 0.23 0.26 1.11
Trolley
Furniture & Fixtures- Trolley 0.22 0.17 0.07 - 0.06 0.52
X Ray Baggage System 0.20 0.22 0.23 0.25 0.27 1.17
CFT/Fire Fighting Equipment 1.08 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 5.11
Total 15.01 12.82 12.39 14.46 16.19 70.88
Authority’s examination and proposal regarding true up of Capital expenditure (CAPEX),
Depreciation and RAB of the First Control Period:
4.4.5 The Authority notes that there are variances between the CAPEX approved by the Authority in
the Tariff Order for the First Control Period and the actual cost incurred by the Airport Operator.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the actual CAPEX incurred by AAI
for the First Control Period. The independent consultant as part of due-diligence of Capex has reviewed
the Fixed Assets Register, bidding process & BOQs, Letter of Award (LOA), Work Orders etc. and
also assessed the status of completion of project work as on March 31, 2025. The Aviation Expert of
Independent Consultant has also reviewed various technical details of projects, assessed the
reasonability of actual CAPEX incurred at Raipur Airport, based on CPWD norms/ market rates, cost
incurred by other similar airports etc. Further, the Independent Consultant during his site visit to the
airport has reviewed all the major capital works executed at the airport from the perspective of its
essentiality & reasonability of costs incurred.
The major variances between approved CAPEX and actual CAPEX have been presented asset-
wise in the paragraphs below.
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1) Taxiways and Apron:
The Authority had approved ₹6.12 Crores under Taxiway and Apron in the Tariff Order for the
First Control Period. Against this, AAI has incurred ₹32.21 Crores towards the following
CAPEX:
• ₹18.33 Crores for Expansion of Apron for 4 Nos. of Bays including Link Taxiway
• ₹8.59 Crores for Expansion of Turn pad and Fillets
• ₹1.41 Crores for Covering of open drain with RCC slab at Operational area
• ₹ 2.25 Crores for Construction of one additional parking bay
• ₹1.64 Crores for Improvement of Ground Profile for new Glide Path, Construction of paved
area and Directional Elevated End-Threshold Runway Light
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has further examined the above assets as
follows:
i. ₹18.33 Crores had been incurred towards expansion of Apron for 4 Nos. Parking Bays
including a Link Taxiway in FY 2023-24. The Authority notes that IndiGo had requested AAI
to allot 4 Nos. of night parking stands suitable for A-321 type of aircraft as part of its fleet
induction plan and had remitted the requisite fee for the same. In response, AAI undertook the
expansion of the existing apron to accommodate these additional parking bays along with the
associated link taxiway amounting ₹18.33 Crores in FY 2023-24.
ii. ₹8.59 Crores had been incurred towards Expansion of Turning Pad and Fillets for B777-
300ER aircraft in FY 2023-24. The Authority notes that the Ministry of Civil Aviation had
identified Raipur Airport among 14 airports of AAI to be upgraded for handling VVIP aircraft
B777-300ER. As the size of turning pad required for B777-300ER is much larger than that
needed for A-321 (the design aircraft for Raipur), the scope of work included expansion of the
turning pad, associated shoulders, lighting, and marking. The Authority notes that the
additional parking bay was essential to accommodate increasing traffic at the airport and was
developed in line with the operational requirements.
iii. ₹1.41 Crores had been incurred towards covering Open Drain with RCC Slabs in the
operational area in FY 2023-24. The Authority notes that as per DGCA guidelines, all open
drains located within declared pavement strips are required to be covered with RCC slabs
capable of withstanding aircraft wheel load. In compliance with this requirement, AAI
undertook the covering of identified open drains in the operational area.
iv. ₹ 2.25 Crores had been incurred towards construction of one additional parking bay in FY
2020-21 and the same is within the approved limits in the Tariff Order for the First Control
Period.
v. ₹1.64 Crores had been incurred towards improvement of Ground Profile for new Glide Path,
Construction of paved area and Directional Elevated End-Threshold Runway Light was
required to facilitate safe movement of Ground Service Equipment (GSE) and other
operational vehicles.
The above works were undertaken to enhance operational capacity and safety, particularly for
handling wide-body aircraft and addressing airside deficiencies.
Considering the essentiality of the above CAPEX, for operational requirements and the
reasonableness of costs, based on the review of CPWD norms, the Authority finds the same to be
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justifiable. The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has verified the capitalization of
the above assets in the Fixed Assets Register.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider ₹32.21 Crores for true up of the capital
expenditure of the First Control Period.
2) Roads, Bridges and Culverts:
AAI has incurred a total capital expenditure of ₹4.23 Crores towards the following works, as
against an approved CAPEX of ₹2.95 Crores in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period.
Details of the major CAPEX have been provided hereunder:
• ₹2.49 Crores towards Construction of Perimeter Road along the new Boundary Wall in FY
2022-23.
• ₹1.66 Crores towards Widening of Perimeter Road and ₹0.08 Crores towards Construction
of Bomb Cooling Pit at Raipur in FY 2024-25.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, notes that the perimeter road construction
and widening works were necessitated due to expansion of the airport boundary and to ensure
adequate access for security and operational vehicles. The works are essential from airport
safety and operational readiness perspective. The Authority through its Independent Consultant
had reviewed the reasonableness of costs incurred towards these works, based on CPWD norms
and found the same to be justifiable.
Further, the Independent Consultant had also verified the capitalization of the above assets in
the Fixed Assets Register. Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the assets and the
reasonableness of the cost, the Authority proposes to consider ₹4.23 Crores for true up of the
capital expenditure of the First Control Period.
3) Terminal Building
AAI has incurred ₹4.42 Crores towards the following planned works, as against approved
CAPEX of ₹3.24 Crores under the Terminal Building in the Tariff Order for the First Control
Period. Details of the major CAPEX incurred are as follows:
• ₹1.20 Crores towards Construction of Fixed Finger Rotunda in FY 2021-22 and ₹0.12 Crores
towards SITC of Bi-Level Drinking Water Fountain in FY 2024-25.
• ₹3.10 Crores towards Augmentation of Parking Area and Covering of Walkway in FY 2023-
24 - It is noted that the scope of this project covered both the passenger walkway (aeronautical
use) and the car park area (non-aeronautical use). Since the works benefit both categories of
users and the exact area is not known for both the works, the expenditure has been
apportioned in the ratio of 50:50 (Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical).
The above works were aimed at improving passenger facilitation and circulation. The Authority,
through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the scope of work and the reasonableness of
costs in line with CPWD norms. The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has verified
the actual capitalization of these assets from the Fixed Asset Register in the respective years.
Therefore, considering the essentiality of the capex and the reasonableness of the cost, the
Authority proposes to consider ₹2.87 Crores for true-up of the capital expenditure of the First
Control Period.
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4) Building Residential
AAI has incurred CAPEX of ₹0.06 Crores against the approved CAPEX of ₹0.05 Crores as per
the Tariff Order for the First Control Period, towards civil work of an underground water pump
at the residential colony in FY 2020-21.
It is noted that AAI has derived the amount of ₹0.06 Crores after applying a Residential Staff
Quarter ratio of 75:25 (Airport employees : CNS employees), based on the actual usage of the
quarters. It is noted that the work was essential to ensure adequate water supply at the residential
quarters and is in line with the approved CAPEX, and the same has been found reasonable.
Further, the Independent Consultant has verified the capitalization of the assets in the Fixed
Asset Register.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the work and the reasonableness of the cost, the
Authority proposes to consider ₹0.06 Crores in FY 2020-21 for true up of the capital expenditure
of the First Control Period.
5) Other Building
AAI has incurred ₹10.42 Crores, against the approved CAPEX of ₹ 13.11 Crores as per the
Tariff Order for the First Control Period towards the following major works:
• ₹ 8.67 Crores for Construction of Fire Station, Fire Drill, OH & UG Tank (Electrical &
Civil) in FY 2020-21 and ₹0.41 Crores for Construction of Security Watch Tower Extension
(Runway 24 Side) in FY 2023-24 and other work related to CISF.
• ₹0.83 Crores incurred in FY 2023-24 on the allotment of 4 nos. Flats by CGHB for
residential purposes. The Authority proposes to apply quarter ratio i.e., 75:25 (Aeronautical:
Non-Aeronautical) in respect of above residential flats and ₹ 0.23 Crores for Construction
of Rainwater Harvesting System in FY 2024-25.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has verified the capitalisation of the above
assets from the Fixed Asset Register and notes that the same are integral for security
enhancement, emergency response, etc. Further, the cost of the above works was found to be
reasonable based on CPWD norms.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the capex incurred from the perspective of airport
operations, fire safety & airport security and reasonableness of the costs, the Authority proposes
to consider ₹10.15 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the First Control Period.
6) Boundary Wall – operational
AAI has incurred ₹4.04 Crores towards the Construction of Boundary Wall against approved
CAPEX of ₹2.97 Crores in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period. The details of the major
CAPEX are given below:
• ₹ 2.33 Crores towards construction of Boundary Wall on land in FY 2022-23.
• ₹1.15 Crores towards construction of Boundary Wall and Perimeter Road around BSF Area
in FY 2023-24.
• ₹0.56 Crores towards Property Boundary Wall on acquired land in FY 2024-25.
These works were necessitated due to operational requirements and acquisition of additional
land parcels. The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the justification,
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capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets register and found the costs to be reasonable,
based on CPWD norms.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the capex and the reasonableness of the cost, the
Authority proposes to consider ₹4.04 Crores towards true up of the capital expenditure of the
First Control Period.
7) Computer End-User
AAI has incurred ₹0.33 Crores towards procurement of various end-user computer hardware
which includes HP laptop models in FY 2021-22 and other accessories such as External Hard
Disks and GNSS Receiver with PC & UPS for Ionospheric Monitoring in FY 2022-23.
The above items were procured to support operational readiness, airport communications and IT
infrastructure enhancement. The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the
reasonableness of the costs, by benchmarking with other similar airports and has also verified the
capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Asset Register of AAI in the respective years.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the assets and the reasonableness of the cost, the
Authority proposes to consider ₹0.33 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the First
Control Period.
8) Computer Server and Networks
AAI has incurred ₹0.77 Crores CAPEX towards the major works mentioned below:
• ₹0.52 Crores towards Provision of LAN connections in FY 2020-21.
• ₹0.25 Crores towards SITC of IT Network Components and other communication server
software.
These IT infrastructure items were essential for expanding digital connectivity, network security,
and airport-wide communications. The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has
reviewed the capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets Register and found the cost incurred
to be reasonable, as compared to that incurred by other similar airports.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the assets and the reasonableness of the cost, the
Authority proposes to consider ₹0.77 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the First
Control Period.
9) Computer Software
AAI has incurred a total expenditure of ₹0.13Crores towards office automation works at Raipur
Airport, comprising the following:
• ₹0.09 Crores – Procurement of MS Office licences in FY 2023-24
• ₹0.04 Crores – Procurement of 11 Nos. MS Office licences at Raipur and Media Gateway to
configure 10 Channel SIP Trunk.
The Authority notes that the above procurements were undertaken to strengthen IT infrastructure
and support smooth functioning of administrative and operational activities at the airport. The
Independent Consultant has reviewed the capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets Register
and found the cost to be reasonable, as compared to that incurred in other similar airports.
Accordingly, considering the operational requirement of these systems and the reasonableness of
cost, the Authority proposes to consider ₹0.13 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the
First Control Period.
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10) Plant & Machinery
The Authority had approved CAPEX of ₹2.64 Crores towards Plant and Machinery in the Tariff
Order for the First Control Period. Against the approved CAPEX of ₹2.64 Crores, AAI has
incurred ₹2.96 Crores towards the following:
• SITC of PBB (Passenger Boarding Bridge) and AVDGS (Advance Visual Docking Guidance
System) for ₹ 2.85 Crores (which was a part of approved CAPEX) in FY 2020-21, and
• ₹0.11 Crores towards procurement of Earthing Material and Ancillary Items for New ILS
(Instrument Landing System) in FY 2022-23 during the First Control Period. The Authority
notes that the procurement was necessary to support the installation and functioning of
navigational aids, ensuring compliance with safety standards for aircraft operations.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has assessed the cost as reasonable based on
prevailing market rates and verified the capitalisation of the asset in the Fixed Asset Register.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the work and the reasonableness of the cost, the
Authority proposes to consider ₹2.96 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the First
Control Period.
11) Tools and Equipment
AAI has incurred ₹10.08 Crores towards approved CAPEX of ₹ 13.81 Crores under Tools and
Equipment during the First Control Period. The key projects included:
• ₹2.55 Crores towards SITC of ILBS System in FY 2020-21.
• ₹1.88 Crores towards Trans-installation of existing EDTS Machine in FY 2021-22.
• ₹2.11 Crores towards implementation of Digi Yatra facilities at S.V. Airport in FY 2024-
25.
• ₹0.91 Crores towards SITC of CCTV & Access Control System for NTB and SITC of LED
(Liquid Explosive Detector)
• ₹ 2.63 Crores towards other minor works including SITC of Door Frame Metal Detectors
(95 Nos.), Expansion of Existing CCTV System with 40 New Cameras, SITC of 45 CIDS
Screens, BMW Rotary Grass Cutter – 3 Blades etc.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, notes that the above-mentioned
procurements (such as EDTS Machine, CCTV, Access Control System, etc) were necessitated
by evolving operational and security needs, including biometric passenger processing (Digi-
yatra), enhanced surveillance, and explosive detection infrastructure. The Authority, through its
Independent Consultant has reviewed the capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets Register
and found the cost incurred as reasonable, as compared to the market prices and CPWD norms.
The above assets have also been capitalised in the Fixed Asset Register.
Accordingly, considering the operational necessity and reasonableness of the cost, the Authority
proposes to consider ₹10.08 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the First Control
Period.
12) Electrical Installations
The First Control Period commenced from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. As FY 2019-20 is a
regulated year, prior to the commencement of the Control Period, the Independent Consultant of
AERA, as part of the site visit conducted on August 5th and 6th, 2025, had reviewed the works
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undertaken and executed by AAI for Raipur Airport in FY 2019-20. Accordingly, certain assets
pertaining to FY 2019-20 were identified and re-allocated for consideration under the true up
exercise.
i. AAI has incurred ₹1.90 Crores towards supply & laying of HT/LT Cables and associated
works in FY 2019-20. The Authority notes that the commissioning of the new ATC Block
was held up due to non-availability of power supply. Accordingly, cables were laid from the
existing substation to the new substation to energize the facility. Considering the urgent
operational requirement, the Authority finds the work to be justifiable.
The Authority further observes that the power supply from the new substation caters to both
ANS-related and aeronautical purposes. Based on assessment of the Aviation Expert of AERA,
30% of the power supply is attributable to ANS-related assets and the balance 70% to
aeronautical assets. The Independent Consultant has reviewed the expenditure and found the
costs reasonable as compared to CPWD norms and prevailing market benchmarks. The assets
have been capitalized in the Fixed Asset Register in FY 2019-20.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the work and the reasonableness of the cost, the
Authority proposes to consider ₹1.90 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the First
Control Period, with allocation of 30% towards ANS assets and 70% towards aeronautical assets.
ii. The Authority approved a sum of ₹ 7.48 Crores under Electrical Installations, AAI has
incurred ₹20.42 Crores against approved CAPEX comprising the following major works:
• ₹12.07 Crores – Providing CAT-II Lighting System instead of originally planned CAT-
I Lighting System in FY 2023-24 and ₹1.21 Crores – Replacement of Perimeter Lighting
Equipment and other electrical installations
• ₹3.93 Crores –Procurement of 2 Nos. 320 kVA DG Sets for GLF and numerous other
works: UPS procurement, lighting system modification, signage, AC units, CCTV,
digital signage, air/water dispensers, etc
• ₹1.77 Crores – Perimeter Lighting and Allied Works in FY 2023-24.
• ₹1.44 Crores – Construction of CCR Hall on 1st floor of existing New ESS in FY 2023-
24.
These works were undertaken to enhance aviation safety, improve passenger experience, and
enhance security infrastructure. The Independent Consultant has reviewed the capitalisation of
the assets in the Fixed Assets Register in respective years and found the costs to be reasonable,
in line with CPWD norms/ market rates.
Accordingly, considering the operational necessity and reasonableness of cost, the Authority
proposes to consider ₹20.42 Crores for true-up of the capital expenditure of the First Control
Period.
13) Furniture and Fixtures: Trolley
AAI has incurred ₹0.36 Crore towards procurement of 127 Nos. of Passenger Baggage Trolley
in FY 2024-25, against the approved CAPEX of ₹0.45 Crore.
The Authority notes that these were procured to manage increased passenger movement and
ensure efficient baggage handling at the airport. The Independent Consultant has reviewed the
capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets Register and found the costs to be reasonable, as
compared to other similar airports.
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Accordingly, based on the above factors, the Authority proposes to consider ₹0.36 Crores in FY
2024-25 for true up of the capital expenditure of the First Control Period.
14) Furniture and Fixtures: Other than Trolley
AAI has incurred ₹1.85 Crores CAPEX towards supply of 200 Airport Terminal chairs (three
seater) in FY 2024-25 and other furniture such as table and chairs for CISF and operational
area for the First Control Period.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the Fixed Asset Register for
capitalisation of assets.
Based on the essentiality of the assets (needed for passenger facilitation) and the reasonableness
of the cost, as compared with prevailing market rates, the Authority proposes to consider ₹1.85
Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the First Control Period.
15) Other Office Appliances
AAI has incurred ₹2.26 Crores towards the following:
• Biometric Access Control Systems and other assets costing ₹1.93 Crores in FY 2022-23
• 100 Nos. IP Phones (CORAL brand), Printers (LaserJet, Multi-function, Smart Card, etc.),
mobile handsets, etc. costing ₹ 0.33 Crores.
These office appliances were procured to support digitisation, improve security and access
controls, and facilitate document processing at the airport. The Authority, through its
Independent Consultant, has reviewed the capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets
Register and found the cost incurred to be reasonable, when benchmarked with other
comparable airports.
Accordingly, considering the operational importance of the systems and the reasonableness of
the cost, the Authority proposes to consider ₹2.26 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure
of the First Control Period.
16) Solar Power Plant
AAI has incurred ₹7.08 Crores towards the Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, and
Commissioning (DSITC) of a 1.5 MW On-Grid Ground mounted Solar Power Plant at Raipur
Airport in FY 2024-25.
The solar plant was installed in line with MoCA’s and AAI’s green energy initiatives. The plant
is expected to significantly reduce the airport's dependency on grid electricity and contribute to
long-term cost savings. The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the
capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets Register and found the cost incurred by AAI to
be reasonable, as compared to similar installations at other airports. Therefore, the Authority
proposes to consider the CAPEX of ₹ 7.08 Crores towards Solar Power for true up of the capital
expenditure of the First Control Period.
17) CFT/Fire Fighting equipment
AAI has incurred CAPEX of ₹ 0.03 Crore towards fire retardant sheet and procurement of 27
litres of nitrogen cylinders majorly in FY 2022-23.
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The Authority notes that these materials were essential for maintaining fire safety readiness at
the airport and are necessary as per safety standards. The above assets have been capitalised in
AAI’s books.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the capitalisation of the assets
in the Fixed Assets Register and notes the cost to be reasonable, as per prevailing market rates.
Based on the above, the Authority proposes to consider ₹ 0.03 Crores for the true up of CAPEX
for the First Control Period.
18) Vehicles
AAI has incurred ₹0.97 Crores towards procurement of Mahindra vehicle, TVS sport and a
Mobile Command Post (MCP) for Raipur Airport against approved CAPEX of ₹ 0.44 Crores
for the First Control Period.
The above vehicles are required for the travelling in the operational area and the MCP is a
critical emergency support vehicle used for airside monitoring and quick-response coordination.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the capitalisation of the assets
in the Fixed Assets Register and found the cost incurred by AAI to be reasonable, in with the
prevailing market rates.
Accordingly, considering the operational necessity and reasonableness of cost, the Authority
proposes to consider ₹0.97 Crores for true-up of the capital expenditure of the First Control
Period.
19) X-Ray Baggage System
AAI had incurred the CAPEX of ₹ 1.43 Crores as against approved expenditure of ₹ 1.02 Crores
towards Dual View RB (Registered Baggage) and HB (Hand Baggage) along with Accessories.
These machines were deployed to expand screening capacity and meet enhanced security
requirements. The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has reviewed the
capitalisation of the assets in the Fixed Assets Register and found the cost incurred by AAI to
be reasonable, based on CPWD rates.
Accordingly, considering the essentiality of the equipment and the reasonableness of the cost,
the Authority proposes to consider ₹1.43 Crores for true up of the capital expenditure of the
First Control Period.
4.4.6 Upon analysis of the above actual capital expenditure incurred by AAI, the Authority is of the view
that the above CAPEX had been incurred by Raipur Airport either for Passenger facilitation or
Security purposes or to improve operational efficiencies. Therefore, the Authority proposes to
consider the same for true up of the capital expenditure of the First Control Period.
4.4.7 Based on the above, the Authority proposes to consider the actual CAPEX amounting to ₹ 102.23
Crores for the purpose of true up for the First Control Period. The same is detailed as follows:
Table 9: Capital additions proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period
(₹ Crores)
S. FY FY FY FY FY
Asset category Total
No 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
1 Taxiway & Aprons 2.31 - 0.95 28.95 - 32.21
2 Road, Bridges & Culverts - 0.08 2.49 - 1.66 4.23
3 Building- Terminal - 1.20 - 1.55 0.12 2.87
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S. FY FY FY FY FY
Asset category Total
No 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
4 Building - Residential 0.06 - - - - 0.06
5 Boundary Wall -Operational - - 2.33 1.15 0.56 4.04
6 Other Buildings-Unclassified 8.76 - 0.17 0.98 0.23 10.15
7 Computers: End Users 0.00 0.02 0.30 - - 0.33
8 Computers: Servers and Networks 0.68 - 0.09 - - 0.77
9 Intangible Assets- Software - 0.03 0.01 0.09 - 0.13
10 Plant & Machinery 2.85 - 0.11 - - 2.96
11 Tools & Equipment 0.12 4.67 0.13 1.68 3.48 10.08
12 Vehicles 0.51 0.12 - 0.35 - 0.97
13 Electrical Installations 0.27 0.48 2.30 16.19 1.17 20.42
14 Solar Plant - - 7.08 - - 7.08
15 Other office equipment - 0.05 2.04 0.02 0.16 2.26
16 Furniture & Fixtures-Other than Trolly 1.33 0.05 0.02 - 0.46 1.85
17 Furniture & Fixtures- Trolly - - - - 0.36 0.36
18 X Ray Baggage System 0.46 0.42 - 0.56 - 1.43
19 CFT/Fire Fighting Equipment - - 0.01 0.01 - 0.03
TOTAL 17.34 7.12 18.03 51.53 8.20 102.23
4.4.8 The Authority proposes to consider CAPEX of ₹ 102.23 Crores as against CAPEX of ₹ 104.05 Crores
submitted by AAI for True up of the First Control Period. The variance of ₹ 1.82 Crores is on account
of re-allocation of the cost of Augmentation of Parking Area and Covering of Walkway from 100%
Aeronautical to 50:50 (Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical) as mentioned in Para 4.4.5 (3). The CAPEX of
₹ 102.23 Crores has been arrived, after factoring the Terminal Building ratio of 91.03:8.97 (in respect of
common assets within the Terminal Building) as approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order No.
54/2020-21 dated 18.12.2020 for the First Control Period, which is in line with the submission by AAI
True up of Depreciation for the First Control Period
4.4.9 The Authority notes that while submitting the True up for the First Control Period, AAI has taken
cognizance of the rates of depreciation as per Order No. 35/ 2017-18 dated January 12, 2018 read with
Amendment No. 01 to Order No. 35/ 2017-18 on ‘Determination of Useful Life on Airport Assets’).
Accordingly, the rates of depreciation approved by AERA have been applied by AAI from FY 2018-19
onwards.
4.4.10 The Authority observed that AAI has depreciated assets @ 50% of depreciation rates in the year of
capitalization of assets. However, the Authority proposes to consider the depreciation based on the date
of capitalization of the asset and compute the depreciation accordingly, instead of considering 50% of
the depreciation in the year of capitalization of the assets. As per the consistent approach of the Authority
being followed for all major airports, depreciation in the year of capitalisation (for True up purpose) is
calculated considering the actual date of capitalisation of assets as reflected in the Fixed Assets Register
maintained by the Airport Operator. Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider depreciation on capital
additions for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport, based on the date of capitalization/ date of asset
being “put to use” by the Airport Operator.
4.4.11 Based on the above factors, the Authority has re-computed the depreciation as ₹ 68.42 Crores and the
same is presented below:
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Table 10 : Depreciation proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period
(in ₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Runways, Taxiway & Aprons 2.02 2.02 2.02 2.02 2.02 10.08
Road, Bridges & Culverts 0.36 0.36 0.53 0.61 0.77 2.63
Building- Terminal 2.57 2.59 2.60 2.62 2.65 13.03
Building - Temporary 0.07 0.07 0.03 - - 0.16
Building - Residential 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.50
Security Fencing - Temporary - - - - - -
Boundary Wall -Operational 1.11 1.09 1.27 1.39 1.46 6.32
Boundary Wall - Residential 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 - 0.07
Other Buildings-Unclassified 0.25 0.34 0.34 0.36 0.38 1.67
Computers: End Users 0.04 0.03 0.07 0.11 0.11 0.36
Computers: Servers and Networks 0.12 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.89
Intangible Assets- Software 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.12
Plant & Machinery 0.54 0.70 0.62 0.57 0.57 2.98
Tools & Equipment 1.02 1.23 1.32 1.38 1.57 6.51
Office Furniture - - - - - -
Vehicles 0.22 0.26 0.27 0.26 0.26 1.28
Vehicle- Cars & Jeeps - - - - - -
Electrical Installations 4.79 2.08 1.05 1.39 2.70 12.01
Solar Plant 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.28 0.28 0.59
Other Office equipment 0.02 0.02 0.40 0.44 0.43 1.32
Furniture & Fixtures-Other than Trolly 0.16 0.24 0.24 0.23 0.23 1.10
Furniture & Fixtures- Trolly 0.22 0.19 0.11 - 0.02 0.55
X Ray Baggage System 0.19 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.27 1.16
CFT/Fire Fighting Equipment 1.08 1.01 1.01 1.01 1.01 5.11
TOTAL 14.90 12.77 12.45 13.25 15.04 68.42
4.4.12 Variance in the depreciation proposed by the Authority (₹ 68.42 Crores) and that claimed by AAI (₹
70.88 Crores as per Table 8) is on account of following factors:
i. Computation of depreciation based on the date of capitalization of the asset, instead of 50%, as claimed
by AAI as part of its true up submission for the First Control Period.
ii. Reallocation of assets between aeronautical and non-aeronautical as mentioned in para 4.4.5.
4.4.13 The RAB for the First Control Period is provided in the Table below:
Table 11: RAB proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period
(in ₹ Crores)
Particulars FY FY FY FY FY Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Opening RAB (A) 132.68 135.12 129.47 135.05 173.33
Additions (B) (refer Table 9) 17.34 7.12 18.03 51.53 8.20 102.23
Disposal/Transfers (C) - - - - - -
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Particulars FY FY FY FY FY Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Depreciation (D) (Refer Table
14.90 12.77 12.45 13.25 15.04 68.42
10)
Closing RAB (E) = [(A) +(B) –
135.12 129.47 135.05 173.33 166.49
(C) – (D)]
Average RAB = [(A) + (E)]/2 133.90 132.29 132.26 154.19 169.91
4.5 True up of Fair Rate of Return
4.5.1 The Authority notes that AAI has claimed 14% as Fair Rate of Return as part of its submission for
True up of the First Control Period for Raipur Airport.
4.5.2 AAI vide its e-mail dated August 25, 2025 has stated that it has availed debts for all its airports
during FY 2020-21, FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 and has apportioned some debts to Raipur
Airport. The details of the quantum of debt and the actual cost of debt shared by AAI below:
Table 12: Debt computation/or the First Control Period submitted by AAI
Particular 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Opening RAB(A) 133 135 130 135 174
Assets capitalized during the year (Aero) (B) 17 7 18 53 8
Fund utilized by Raipur station out of the loan
taken by CHQ (C) 4.7 3 4.25 0 0
Total (D=A+B) 150 142 148 188 182
% of loan to opening RAB plus
capitalized assets during the year) C/D 3% 2% 3% 0% 0%
Average debt equity ratio 2%:98%
4.5.3 Based on the debt schedule provided by AAI, the Authority has derived the FRoR for the First
Control Period by considering the following factors:
a. Cost of Equity: The Authority acknowledges the debt availed by AAI for Raipur Airport in the First
Control Period and its impact on FRoR. The Authority proposes to consider the cost of equity across
all tariff years of First Control Period as 14% as claimed by AAI for Raipur Airport.
b. Cost of Debt: Based on the details of rate of interest in respect of debt availed by AAI shared by the
airport operator vide email dated August 25, 2025, the Authority notes that the average rate of
interest on debt, availed during the FY 2021-22, 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 works out to be 7.85%,
7.85% and 8.35% respectively. Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider the same for
determining FRoR for the First Control Period.
c. Debt and Repayment schedule: Based on the details of Debt Schedule shared by AAI (refer Table
12), the Authority has derived the amount of Debt considering the total fund requirement as per the
capitalization for the First Control Period and the same is presented in the table below:
Table 13: Fair Rate of Return proposed to be considered by the Authority for the First Control Period
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Closing Debt 4.70 7.70 11.95 11.95 11.95
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FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Equity 131.55 126.09 122.44 142.38 158.23
Debt + Equity 136.25 133.79 134.39 154.33 170.18
cost of debt 7.85% 7.85% 8.35% 8.35% 8.35%
cost of equity 14% 14% 14% 14% 14%
Individual gearing 3% 6% 9% 8% 7%
Weighted average Gearing 6.62%
Weighted Average cost of debt 8.22%
cost of equity 14%
FRoR 13.62%
d. Based on the above factors, the Authority proposes to consider FRoR at 13.62% as per Table
13.
4.6 True up of Non-aeronautical revenues
4.6.1 The Authority notes that the actual Non-aeronautical revenue submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for
true up of the First Control Period is ₹ 58.11 Crores and the same has been presented in the table below:
Table 14: Actual Non-aeronautical revenue for the First Control Period submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Revenue Category TOTAL
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Restaurant / Snack Bars 1.72 - 1.55 2.11 5.71 11.09
T.R. Stall 2.30 1.10 0.90 1.67 3.71 9.68
Hoarding & Display 1.13 1.42 3.15 4.22 5.20 15.12
Land Leases 0.04 0.12 0.47 0.18 0.17 0.97
Land Leases- Hanger 0.60 0.52 0.16 0.73 0.73 2.74
Building (Residential) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.04
Building (Non-Residential) 0.95 1.16 0.63 0.63 0.39 3.76
Duty free shops - - - - - -
Car Rentals 0.09 0.34 0.93 0.21 0.43 1.99
Car Parking 0.29 0.41 0.82 0.91 1.76 4.19
Admission Tickets 0.01 0.03 0.13 0.19 0.14 0.50
Other Income 1.70 1.51 1.86 1.33 1.62 8.02
TOTAL 8.84 6.62 10.61 12.17 19.87 58.11
4.6.2 The Non-aeronautical revenue approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order for First Control Period
was ₹ 95.94 Crores. Component wise details of the Non-aeronautical revenue approved by the Authority
in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period is as follows:
Table 15: Non-aeronautical revenue approved in the Tariff Order by the Authority for the First Control
Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Revenue Category TOTAL
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Trading Concession
Restaurant / snack bars 3.13 4.39 6.27 7.21 7.92 28.92
T.R. stall 2.91 4.08 5.83 6.70 7.37 26.89
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FY FY FY FY FY
Revenue Category TOTAL
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Hoarding& display 1.54 2.15 3.07 3.53 3.89 14.18
Rent and services
Land leases 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.08
Land leases-Hanger 0.29 0.41 0.58 0.63 0.67 2.58
Building (residential) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.05
Building (non-residential) 0.67 0.93 1.33 1.46 1.61 6.00
Miscellaneous
Duty Free 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Car rentals 1.00 1.41 2.01 2.31 2.54 9.27
Car parking 0.39 0.55 0.79 0.90 1..00 3.63
Admission tickets 0.22 0.31 0.44 0.51 0.56 2.04
Other income/ sale of scrap, etc. 0.41 0.43 0.45 0.47 0.50 2.26
Total 10.59 14.68 20.80 23.77 26.10 95.94
Authority’s examination and proposal regarding true up of Non-aeronautical revenues of
the First Control Period:
4.6.3 The Authority notes that the actual Non-aeronautical revenue (₹ 55.37 Crores) submitted by AAI for
Raipur Airport for the First Control Period is lower than that approved by AERA in the tariff order for
the First Control Period (₹ 95.94 Crores). The Authority examined variances between projected and
actual revenue of Restaurants and Snack bar, T.R stalls, hoardings and displays, Car parking, admission
tickets and observes that the same is on account of decline in passenger traffic due to the adverse effects
of COVID 19 pandemic. Several concessionaire agreements were terminated during the COVID-19
period, leading to a significant decline in NAR. However, from FY 2021-22 onwards, NAR has shown
an upward trend due to the introduction of new concessionaire contracts in the retail and food &
beverage segments.
Table 16: Non-aeronautical Revenue proposed by the Authority for the First Control Period
(in ₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Revenue Category TOTAL
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Restaurant / Snack Bars 1.72 - 1.55 2.11 5.71 11.09
T.R. Stall 2.30 1.10 0.90 1.67 3.71 9.68
Hoarding & Display 1.13 1.42 3.15 4.22 5.20 15.12
Land Leases 0.04 0.12 0.47 0.18 0.17 0.97
Land Leases- Hanger 0.60 0.52 0.16 0.73 0.73 2.74
Building (Residential) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.04
Building (Non-Residential) 0.95 1.16 0.63 0.63 0.39 3.76
Duty free shops - - - - - -
Car Rentals 0.09 0.34 0.93 0.21 0.43 1.99
Car Parking 0.29 0.41 0.82 0.91 1.76 4.19
Admission Tickets 0.01 0.03 0.13 0.19 0.14 0.50
Other Income 1.70 1.51 1.86 1.33 1.62 8.02
TOTAL 8.84 6.62 10.61 12.17 19.87 58.11
Less: Land Leases- Hangar* 0.60 0.52 0.16 0.73 0.73 2.74
TOTAL Non-aeronautical Revenue
8.24 6.10 10.45 11.44 19.14 55.37
proposed by the Authority
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*Excluded from Non-Aeronautical Revenue and reclassified under Aeronautical Revenue.
4.6.4 The Authority reviewed the Non-aeronautical revenue submitted by AAI with the Audited figures for
the Financial Years (FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24) and Actuals (Unaudited) approved by the AAI Board
for FY 2024-25 and noted no deviations. Further, it has been observed that AAI had included the
revenue from Land Lease (Hangar) as a part of Non-aeronautical Revenue. As the Hangar facility is
primarily used for aircraft parking, etc. which is an aeronautical activity, accordingly, it has been
excluded from Non-aeronautical Revenue and added under the Aeronautical Revenue.
The Authority proposes to consider the Non-aeronautical Revenue as per Table 16 for true up of the
First Control Period.
4.7 True up of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenses
4.7.1 The Authority notes that the actual O&M expenses submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for true up of
the First Control Period is ₹ 237.62 Crores and the same has been presented in the table below:
Table 17: Actual O&M expenses submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the First Control Period
(₹ Crores)
S. FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
No. 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
1 Payroll expenses 8.98 10.51 12.32 14.62 16.77 63.19
Retirement Benefits of
2 0.43 1.19 0.37 1.11 0.87 3.96
employees at Raipur Airport
A Total Payroll Expenditure(A) 9.40 11.70 12.69 15.73 17.63 67.15
3 Admin & Gen - Non CHQ /RHQ 3.45 3.84 5.96 5.57 6.93 25.75
4 Admin & Gen CHQ/ RHQ 11.43 17.94 17.09 12.91 13.56 72.93
Total Administration &
B 14.88 21.78 23.05 18.48 20.48 98.68
General Expenditure (B)
C Total R&M Expenses (C) 5.60 7.22 8.33 12.63 13.43 47.21
5 Power 3.19 3.77 3.65 3.64 4.38 18.64
6 Water - - - - - -
Consumption of Stores and
7 0.39 0.06 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.54
Spares
8 Other charges 0.41 0.53 0.61 0.73 1.09 3.36
D Utilities & outsourcing (D) 3.99 4.36 4.29 4.39 5.51 22.54
9 Collection Charges on PSF (F) 0.02 0.03 0.42 - - 0.48
10 Collection Charges on UDF - - 0.39 0.55 0.62 1.56
Other Outflow- Collection
E 0.02 0.03 0.81 0.55 0.62 2.04
charges on UDF (E)
TOTAL (A+B+C+D+E) 33.90 45.10 49.18 51.78 57.67 237.62
4.7.2 The O&M expenses approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order for First Control Period was
₹ 182.50 Crores. Component wise details of the O&M expenses approved by the Authority in the Tariff
Order for the First Control Period are as follows:
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Table 18: O&M expenses as per the Tariff Order for the First Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Payroll expenses 7.36 7.73 8.12 8.53 8.95 40.69
Retirement Benefits of
3.13 3.29 3.45 3.63 3.81 17.31
employees at Raipur Airport
Total Payroll expenses (A) 10.49 11.02 11.57 12.16 12.76 58.00
Admin & Gen -Non CHQ
4.2 4.56 4.95 5.38 5.85 24.94
/RHQ
Admin & Gen CHQ/ RHQ 6.24 6.55 6.88 7.23 7.59 34.49
Total Admin and General
10.44 11.11 11.83 12.61 13.44 59.43
expenses (B)
Repair and Maintenance
7.67 8.31 9.14 10.09 11.14 46.35
Expenses (C)
Utilities & outsourcing (D) 3.19 3.57 3.62 3.67 3.73 17.78
Other Outflow- Collection
0.12 0.16 0.19 0.22 0.25 0.94
charges on UDF (E)
TOTAL (A+BC+D+E) 31.91 34.17 36.35 38.75 41.32 182.50
Authority’s examination and proposal regarding true up of O&M expenses of the First Control Period:
4.7.3 There is a variance ₹ 55.12 Crores (30.20%) between the actual O&M expenses incurred by the Raipur
Airport and that approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period. The
Authority has examined the variances and the same has been explained in the below-mentioned
paragraphs:
4.7.4 Payroll expenses: The Authority notes that the total payroll expenses submitted by AAI for true up of
First Control Period for Raipur Airport amounting to ₹ 67.15 Crores are higher than the total payroll
expense approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order of the First Control Period, which was ₹ 58
Crores.
It is noted that the year-on-year increase in the various components of the payroll expenses such as salaries
& wages, other staff expenses, medical expenses, overtime etc are not uniform and there are significant
variation on Y-o-Y basis. For instance, the Y-o-Y increase in Salaries & Wages (which is the major
component constituting 58% of total Payroll expenses) is about 1% in 2020-21, 15% in 2021-22, 5% in
2022-23, 11% in 2023-24, and 4% in 2024-25 etc. Upon detailed analysis of the above variances in Y-o-
Y expenses, the Authority notes the following:
• The VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) component has registered a sharper rise, as the Dearness
Allowance was frozen during FY 2020-21 due to COVID-19 and subsequently revised upwards in the
later years.
• Overtime expenses rose sharply in FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 by 16% and 21% respectively, largely
attributable to fire station staff and non-executive personnel, which were in line with the increase in
traffic growth in Raipur Airport.
• Medical expenditure also rose in FY 2021-22, on account of the lifting of the austere measures earlier
adopted by AAI during the pandemic period.
• Further, it was also noted that some variations in the payroll expenses were also on account of transfer
of positions within AAI from one airport to another. Such transfers, depending on the grade and pay
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structure of the transferred personnel, results in either an upward or downward shift in the payroll
costs.
• For retirement benefit expenses, it was noted that a policy change in FY 2020-21 permitting
encashment of half-pay leaves at retirement, had resulted in incurrence of lower actuarial expenses.
Accordingly, the variations noted in Payroll expenses on Y-o-Y basis were mainly operational in nature
and do not represent systemic changes in the overall pay structure. Therefore, the Authority proposes to
consider the actual payroll expenses submitted by AAI, for true up of the First Control Period.
4.7.5 Apportionment of Administration & General expenditure of CHQ/RHQ:
AAI had allocated ₹ 72.93 Crores towards CHQ/RHQ (Administrative and General) expenses for Raipur
Airport for First Control Period (FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25). For FY 2020-21, the allocation submitted
by AAI was based on the earlier revenue-based methodology, while for the other tariff years such as FY
2021-22 to FY 2023-24, the allocation was based on the methodology recommended in the revised study
report of ICMAI dated May 7, 2025.
Also, for FY 2019-20, being a regulated year, the allocation of CHQ & RHQ expenses submitted by
AAI, is based on revenue (being the erstwhile methodology followed by AAI, prior to the ICMAI study
report).
The Authority reviewed the basis adopted by AAI for allocation of CHQ and RHQ expenses for FY
2019-20 and FY 2020-21 to Raipur Airport and other airports of AAI and notes the following:
All expenses incurred by CHQ and RHQ (like staff costs, Admin and Gen. expenses, Repairs and
Maintenance, utilities, outsourcing expenses etc.) were allocated to all the AAI airports, in the ratio
of revenues earned by each Airport.
Expenses such as legal costs, interest/ penalties are related to some specific airports. However, these
had been allocated to the common pool and apportioned to all the AAI airports.
Determination of allocable Administrative & General CHQ/ RHQ expenses for FY 2019-20 and
FY 2020-21
The Authority notes that the above process followed by AAI for allocating the expenses is on a higher
side and necessitates adoption of a scientific/ rational approach for justifiable allocation of expenses to
the Airports. Accordingly, the Authority proposes the following methodology towards allocation of
CHQ and RHQ expenses for FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21.
a. Allocation of Pay and Allowances of CHQ and RHQ to airports:
• AAI had considered pay and allowances of Commercial department at CHQ and RHQ as
Aeronautical expenses, whereas such expenses were non-aeronautical in nature.
• AAI had excluded pay and allowances of employees involved in ATM, CNS and Cargo
departments at CHQ and RHQ while working out the allocation to the airport. However, no
exclusion had been done for support services of the departments of HR, Finance, Civil, Terminal
Management (Housekeeping), etc. pertaining to the aforesaid departments (ANS and Cargo).
• Manpower of CHQ and RHQ also provides services to non-aeronautical activities, ATC, and
CNS cadres at respective airports. Hence, pay and allowances needed to be adjusted accordingly.
Considering all the facts and figures as stated above, the Authority is of the view that 20% of pay
and allowances of CHQ and RHQ has to be excluded towards the following:
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i. Support services provided by CHQ/ RHQs to ANS, Cargo and Commercial departments at
various airports.
ii. Officials of Directorate of Commercial.
Balance 80% of pay and allowances of CHQ and RHQ to be allocated to the Airports.
b. Allocation of Administration & General Expenses of CHQ and RHQ to airports:
• AAI had incurred Legal & Arbitration Expenses at both CHQ and RHQ level. The Authority is
of the view that this expense should be analyzed and distributed to stations on a case-to-case
basis. As the above details has not been provided by AAI, the same has not been allocated to the
stations.
• AAI had paid interest/penalties to Government of India at both CHQ and RHQ levels. The
Authority is of the view that the stakeholders should not be burdened with interest/penalties paid
to Government of India, due to various lapses/delays on the part of the Airport Operator. Hence,
the Authority proposes not to consider interest/penalties appearing in AAI’s submission.
Based on the above principles, the Authority has analysed the CHQ/ RHQ expenses to be allocated
to Raipur Airport for FY 2019-20 (regulated year) and FY 2020-21.
The Authority has derived the revised allocation of CHQ and RHQ expenses, based on the
methodology, explained in the above-mentioned paragraphs and the same is presented in the table
below:
Table 19: Re-allocation of CHQ/ RHQ – Admin and Gen expenses proposed by the Authority
for the FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21
(₹ Crores)
FY FY
Particulars Total
2019-20 2020-21
CHQ/ RHQ – Admin & General expenses
17.02 11.43 28.46
(allocation done by AAI) = A
Revised allocation of CHQ/ RHQ derived =B 14.44 15.16 29.60
Allocation of CHQ/ RHQ expenses proposed
14.44 11.43 25.87
by the Authority = A/B (whichever is lower)
The Authority acknowledges the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the
subsequent impact on airport operations and financial allocations. The Authority proposes to consider the
allocation for CHQ/ RHQ expenses for FY 2020-21 by applying 5% increase on the amount rationalized
by the Authority for FY 2019-20. Further, 5% increase is subject to allocable amount by the Authority or
the amount submitted by AAI, whichever is lower.
Determination of allocable Administrative & General CHQ/ RHQ expenses for FY 2021-22 and
FY 2023-24
The Authority in its tariff orders for various AAI airports had suggested that AAI should adopt a scientific/
rational approach for justifiable allocation of CHQ/ RHQ expenses to all its airports. Towards this end,
AAI had commissioned a study for appropriate allocation of CHQ and RHQ expenses, through its
Independent Consultant, ICMAI Management Accounting Research Foundation (ICMAI MARF) of the
Institute of Cost Accountants of India. The study was performed by the above consultant using AAI’s
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data for the period from FY 2016-17 to FY 2020-21 and an initial study report detailing the allocation of
CHQ and RHQ expenses for FY 2021-22, was submitted by AAI to AERA on August 21, 2024.
AERA, after preliminary review of study report received from AAI, sought various clarification and
detailed workings to support the assumptions used/ recommendations made in the above Study report.
This matter was further deliberated by the Authority with the AAI team and the representatives of
ICMAI MARF, during a meeting held at AERA office on February 18, 2025. Thereafter, the Authority,
vide letter dated April 9, 2025 asked AAI to submit the CHQ/RHQ expenses allocation along with its
workings for the FY 2022-23 & FY 2023-24. Further clarifications were sought from AAI on the
aspects such as treatment of non-operational & RCS airports, CSR Expenses, etc. while allocating
CHQ/RHQ cost allocation to airports, approach followed for allocation of expenses of common
departments such as Finance, HR, Eng.
In response to the AERA’s letter dated April 9, 2025, AAI had submitted a revised ICMAI study report
on allocation of CHQ/ RHQ expenses to AERA on May 7, 2025, providing CHQ/ RHQ expenses
allocations for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023–24, along with necessary clarifications/ details.
Upon review of the above revised study report, the Authority notes the following:
i. Application of weighted average method as a cost driver, owing to various factors that impact
Airport operations. The following weightage have been assigned, as part of the study, for
allocation of CHQ and RHQ expenses to the airports:
Table 20: Weightage assignment for CHQ/ RHQ expense allocation to Airports
Item/ Parameter Weightage
40%
Airport wise revenue
20%
Airport wise Employee cost
20%
Airport wise ATM
20%
Airport wise Passenger traffic
As can be seen from the above table, revenue has been assigned maximum weightage (40%),
while other factors such as Employee cost, PAX and ATM, that are also pertinent to airport
operations have also been considered and assigned a comparatively lower weightage. This
methodology enables fair allocation of CHQ and RHQ expenses to all airports (major, non-
major, civil enclave etc.), relative to the size and scale of airport operations, as compared to the
earlier methodology followed by AAI, wherein the allocation was made solely on the basis of
revenue.
ii. As part of the Study, the following have been excluded, while allocating the CHQ/ RHQ
expenses to the airports:
• Any interest paid on the delayed payments, fines & penalties incurred for violating the laws
of the land or due to lapses/ delays, have been considered as abnormal in nature and have
been excluded from the allocation to the airports.
• Legal costs, including arbitration costs, pertaining to cases filed by Airports have been
excluded from the allocation to the Airports. Only expenses incurred on routine legal cases
relating to employees, vendors and contractors have been apportioned between ANS and
Airport in the ratio of 50:50.
• Bad debts and Provision for bad and doubtful debts have been excluded from the allocation
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to the Airports.
• Prior period adjustments comprising of prior period incomes and expenses have not been
considered, while allocating expenses to the Airports.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenses have been excluded from the allocation,
as the same is regarded as an element of appropriation of net profits and not as part of
operating expenditure.
• Operating expenditure of RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) Airports have not been
considered, while allocating CHQ/ RHQ expenses to the Airports, as RCS Airports are a
separate entity being managed and controlled by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
iii. Direct expenses relating to ANS and Airport operations have been identified and allocated to
respective cost centers. However, common/ indirect expenses have been apportioned to ANS
and Airport, based on relevant ratios such as ratio of Assets, employee headcount, revenue etc.
Based on the review of the Independent Study conducted by ICMAI MRF on the AAI’s CHQ/RHQ
cost allocations to airports, the Authority proposes to consider the recommendations of the revised study
report of ICMAI submitted by AAI on May 7, 2025, for allocation of CHQ and RHQ expenses to AAI
airports.
Table 21: Allocation of CHQ/ RHQ – Admin and Gen expenses proposed by the Authority for the
First Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
CHQ/ RHQ – Admin & General expenses
(allocation done by AAI) as per ICMAI report 11.43 17.94 17.09 12.91 13.56 72.93
for FY 2021-22 to FY 2024-25
As shown in the above table, the CHQ and RHQ expense allocation submitted by AAI for the FY 2021-
22 to FY 2024-25 is in line with the revised study report of ICMAI dated May 7, 2025. Accordingly,
the Authority proposes to consider the CHQ and RHQ expenses allocation for the First Control Period
(FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25) for Raipur airport as per Table 21.
4.7.6 Administration expenses (Other than CHQ/ RHQ): - The Administration Expenses (other than CHQ/
RHQ) claimed by AAI (₹ 25.75 Crores) is broadly in line with the approved expenditure in the Tariff
Order (₹ 24.94 Crores) of the First Control Period. The major components of the actual Administration
expenses (other than CHQ/ RHQ), include:
• Upkeep expenses amounting to ₹ 12.54 Crores,
• Outsourced manpower expenses amounting to ₹ 2.28 Crores,
• Bird Chasing expenses amounting to ₹ 2.00 Crores and,
• ‘May I Help You’ counter expenses amounting to ₹ 2.20 Crores.
Further, it is noted that AAI has included ₹ 1.79 Crores as Interest Charges on Borrowings under
Admin. & General Expenses (other than CHQ/RHQ). The claim for interest charges on borrowings
under the Admin. & General Expenses is not admissible as the Cost of Debt has already been factored
in by AERA while calculating Fair Rate of Return (FRoR) on the RAB for AAI. Allowing separate
recovery of interest charges under Admin. & General Expenses would amount to double recovery of
cost of debt (interest on borrowings). Therefore, the interest charges have been excluded from the
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Admin. & General Expenses (other than CHQ/RHQ).
The cost incurred by AAI on above heads is reasonable based on review of similar cost incurred at
other Airports. Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider Administration expenses (other than
CHQ/ RHQ) claimed by AAI for the true up of the First Control Period amounting to ₹ 23.96 Crores.
4.7.7 Repair and Maintenance (R&M) expenses: The Authority notes that the Repair and Maintenance cost
for the First Control Period submitted by AAI amounting to ₹ 47.21 Crores is broadly in line with the
that approved by AERA in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period, which was ₹ 46.35 Crores.
The Authority notes that the said Repairs & Maintenance had been incurred by Raipur Airport to cater
to various operational requirements, which is explained as follows:
i. R&M Civil (₹ 11.22 Crores) - Expenditure towards R&M -Civil mainly pertains to Annual
Maintenance Contracts relating to Airport Infrastructure, including air-side areas, etc. It also
includes expenses relating to special civil repairs for Operational/ Non-operational area.
It is noted that an expenditure of ₹1.45 crore has been charged off to Repairs and Maintenance
(R&M) expenses towards leveling and grading of land acquired during FY 2023-24. Further, an
amount of ₹0.23 lacs was included under leveling and grading work in the CAPEX proposal
submitted by AAI.
Upon enquiry regarding the purpose of incurring the expenditure of ₹0.23 lakh, AAI, vide its
email dated 18 August 2025, clarified that “the work was carried out since the land was undulated
and to operationalize the runway, the land around the runway (basic strip of 300m width) needed
to be graded as per DGCA CAR standards.”
The Authority further notes that the expenditure of ₹0.23 lacs, submitted by AAI, pertains to soil
inspection activities, which form an integral part of the leveling and grading work itself. As the
above work relates to leveling and grading activities, the Authority proposes to consider the above
expenditure of ₹0.23 lacs under R&M (Civil) expenses, as part of the True-up for the
First Control Period.
ii. R&M Electrical (₹ 25.98 Crores): It majorly accounts for Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)
of passenger boarding bridge, AVDGS, annual operation contract of apron drive glass wall,
supply of electrical spares for day-to-day maintenance charges and LED light fittings.
Simultaneously, new work was awarded for the AMC of the Fire-Fighting System, leading to an
expenditure of ₹0.22 Crores during the year.
Additional expenditure was also incurred towards provision of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
(UVGI) units in AHUs for air purification at an approximate cost of ₹0.20 crores, and replacement
of FRP fans of cooling towers at an approximate cost of ₹0.06 Crores.
iii. R&M Vehicles (₹ 2.66 Cores): The primary reason for the variation in R&M (Vehicles) during
FY 2021-22 and FY 2023-24 is the cost of Foam and DCP. Further, Bhartiya Vehicles is
undertaking AMC work for CFT, wherein the cost of spares is paid on a requirement basis, which
differs from year to year, resulting in expenditure variation during FY 2021-22 and FY 2023-24.
For FY 2024-25, as the CFT maintenance is being carried out directly by AAI instead of under
AMC, there is an increase in the expenditure towards R&M (Vehicles). It is further noted that the
expenditure is booked on incurrence basis.
The Authority observes that AAI had initially submitted an amount of ₹45.10 Crores towards Repair
and Maintenance expenses for the First Control Period. Subsequently, AAI vide email dated September
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02, 2025 conveyed that there were segment classifications errors in respect of R&M Expenses in their
earlier submission:
(i) R&M Expenses- Electrical amounting to Rs. 2.17 crores pertaining to AMC of PBB, Apron Drive
Glass wall, AVDGS etc. (FY 2023-24) was wrongly considered under ANS instead of Airport
segment.
(ii) R&M Expenses – Furniture & Fixtures amounting to Rs. 0.06 crore (FY 2021-22) in respect of
ANS was wrongly shown as Airport costs. This has resulted in a net increase of ₹2.11 Crores in
the R&M expenses totaling to Rs 47.21 crores. The Authority has taken note of the clarification
submitted by AAI and has considered the same while truing up the O&M expenses for the First
Control Period.
Based on the above factors, the Authority proposes to consider the actual R&M expenses as ₹ 47.21
Crores for True up of the First Control Period of Raipur Airport.
4.7.8 Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses: These expenses include Power charges, Fees paid to outsiders,
water charges, hire charges of Car/Jeep & Consumption of Stores & Spares. AAI has incurred actual
Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses of ₹ 22.54 Crores during First Control Period which is higher than
the expense of ₹ 17.78 Crores approved in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period.
Component wise analysis of the above expense is provided hereunder:
Power Expenses: AAI has incurred actual power charges of ₹ 22.28 Crores during the First Control
Period, out of which ₹ 3.65 Crores has been recovered from the Concessionaires and has claimed the
net power charges of ₹ 18.64 Crores (Actual power charges less recoveries from Concessionaires) as
a part of true up for the First Control Period.
The total power costs incurred, recoveries made from Concessionaires and the net power costs have
been summarized in the table below.
Table 22: Details of power costs incurred and recoveries made from Concessionaires
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Electricity Consumed
3,599.47 4,259.23 4,120.06 4,110.54 4,948.98
(in 000’)
Rate per Unit 8.86 8.86 8.86 8.86 8.86
Total power costs (A) 3.83 4.22 4.34 4.40 5.49 22.28
Recoveries from
0.65 0.44 0.69 0.76 1.11 3.65
Concessionaires (B)
Recoveries (%) = (B/A%) 16.84% 10.53% 15.99% 17.22% 20.15%
Net power costs (A-B) 3.19 3.77 3.65 3.64 4.38 18.64
Based on the above factors, the Authority proposes to consider the actual power costs incurred by AAI
for Raipur Airport for true up of the First Control Period.
Consumption of Stores and Spares and other charges: The Authority notes that AAI has claimed
the expenses amounting to ₹ 0.54 Crore for the consumption of Stores & Spares expenses which
include petrol expenses for Jeep/ Car and other consumables. The expenses towards consumption of
stores and spares has not been separately approved in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period.
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However, the Authority notes the actual expenses towards consumption of Stores and spares to be
reasonable, as compared to other similar airports and therefore proposes to consider the same for true
up of the First Control Period.
Other charges: The Other charges include Consultancy/ Advisory fees paid for the Consultancy
services availed for Land/ Terminal Management services, conducting ASQ surveys and hire charges-
car/jeep incurred by AAI for Raipur Airport. The Authority notes that AAI has claimed the expenses
amounting to ₹ 3.36 Crores towards above expenses, which were not separately approved in the Tariff
Order for the First Control Period. Based on the nature and essentiality of services, the Authority
proposes to consider these expenses for true up of the First Control Period.
4.7.9 Other Outflows: These expenses include collection charges on PSF and UDF submitted by AAI
for true up of Raipur Airport amounting to ₹ 2.04 Crores as against the ₹ 0.94 Crore approved by
the Authority in the Tariff Order for the First Control Period. Therefore, the Authority proposes to
consider the above expenses for true up of the First Control Period.
4.7.10 Based on the above review and analysis, the Operation and Maintenance expenses proposed to be
considered by the Authority for the First Control Period is provided in the table below:
Table 23: O&M expenses as proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period
(₹ Crores)
S.
FY FY FY FY FY
No Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
.
Payroll Expenditure
1 Payroll exp- Non CHQ/RHQ 8.98 10.51 12.32 14.62 16.77 63.19
Retirement Benefits of employees at
2 0.43 1.19 0.37 1.11 0.87 3.96
Raipur Airport
A Total Payroll Expenditure(A) 9.40 11.70 12.69 15.73 17.63 67.15
Administrative & Other General Expenses
Admin & Other Gen Expenses - Non
3 3.40 3.60 5.42 5.16 6.37 23.96
CHQ /RHQ
Admin & Other Gen Expenses -CHQ/
4 11.43 17.94 17.09 12.91 13.56 72.93
RHQ
Total Administration & General
B 14.84 21.54 22.51 18.07 19.93 96.89
Expenditure (B)
Repair & Maintenance Expenses
C Total R&M Expenses (C) 5.60 7.22 8.33 12.63 13.43 47.21
Utilities & outsourcing expenses
5 Power Expenses 3.19 3.77 3.65 3.64 4.38 18.64
6 Water Expenses - - - - - -
7 Consumption of Stores and Spares 0.39 0.06 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.54
8 Other charges 0.41 0.53 0.61 0.73 1.09 3.36
Total Utilities & outsourcing
D 3.99 4.36 4.29 4.39 5.51 22.54
Expenses (D)
Other Outflow
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S.
FY FY FY FY FY
No Particulars Total
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
.
Other Outflow- Collection charges on
E 0.02 0.03 0.81 0.55 0.62 2.04
UDF (E)
TOTAL (A+B+C+D+E) 33.85 44.86 48.64 51.36 57.11 235.83
Note: The Variance in O&M Expenses as per AAI’s proposal of ₹237.62 Crores and that of the
Authority’s is ₹1.79 Crores due to exclusion of Interest on borrowing from Administration
expenses (other than CHQ/RHQ expenses).
4.7.11 The Authority reviewed the O&M expenses submitted by AAI with the Audited figures for the
Financial Years (FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24) and Actuals (Unaudited) for FY 2024-25 and
noted no deviations. Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider the O&M expenses as per
Table 23 for True up of the First Control Period
4.8 True up of Taxation
4.8.1 AAI has submitted taxation for the First Control Period as follows:
Table 24: Taxation submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
REVENUE
Aeronautical Revenue 12.10 46.93 75.80 83.21 89.71 307.75
Total Revenue (A) 12.10 46.93 75.80 83.21 89.71 307.75
EXPENSES
O&M expenses 33.90 45.10 49.18 51.78 57.67 237.62
Dep. As WDV As Per Income Tax 17.06 16.51 16.05 17.90 19.08 86.60
Total Expenses (B) 50.96 61.61 65.22 69.68 76.74 324.22
Profit /Loss (C=A-B) (38.86) (14.68) 10.57 13.53 12.97
Set off of losses - - (10.57) (13.53) (12.97) (37.07)
PBT after set off of losses (38.86) (14.68) - - - -
Tax Rates (D) 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17%
TAX (C*D) - - - - - -
4.8.2 The Authority has re-computed Aeronautical Taxation based on Regulatory Building Blocks as
discussed in the previous paragraphs and the same is as follows:
Table 25 : Taxation proposed to be considered by the Authority
(in ₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Prior
Particulars Total
period 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
losses
Revenue (A)
Aeronautical Revenue (Refer
12.71 47.44 75.96 83.94 90.44 310.49
Table 26)
Total (A) 12.71 47.44 75.96 83.94 90.44 310.49
Expenses (B)
O &M expenses (refer Table 23) 33.85 44.86 48.64 51.36 57.11 235.83
Depreciation (as per Income Tax
17.01 16.46 16.00 17.77 18.87 86.11
Act, 1961)
Interest on Working capital 1.04 0.65 - - - 1.69
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FY FY FY FY FY
Prior
Particulars Total
period 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
losses
Total (B) 51.90 61.97 64.65 69.13 75.98 323.63
Profit /Loss (C=A-B) (39.19) (14.53) 11.31 14.79 14.44
Prior period losses (including FY (35.96)
(75.15) (89.68) (78.37) (63.57) (49.11)
2019-20)
Set off of prior period tax losses (D) - - (11.31) (14.80) (14.46) (40.58)
Profit/ Loss after set off of prior
- - - - - -
period tax losses (E)
Tax Rates (F) 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17%
Tax (E*F) - - - - - -
4.8.3 The Authority notes that AAI has incurred losses during the First Control Period i.e., during FY
2020-21 and FY 2021-22 and the same has been set off against the profit earned in FY 2022-23,
FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25. Therefore, The Authority proposes to consider Aeronautical Tax of
Nil Crores for true up of the First Control Period, as shown in Table 25.
4.9 True up of Aeronautical Revenue
4.9.1 AAI has submitted the actual Aeronautical revenue for the First Control Period for Raipur Airport, which
is as follows:
Table 26: Aeronautical revenue submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
Parking & Housing Charges Revenue
Landing (Dom) 5.64 11.94 17.15 17.68 20.71 73.11
Parking & Housing (Dom) 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.04 0.03 0.13
PSF and UDF Charges
PSF(Facilitation)-Domestic 3.86 0.09 - - - 3.95
UDF Domestic - 32.03 53.83 59.59 63.04 208.48
Other Revenue
Throughput Charges - - - - - -
Land Lease 0.84 0.84 0.95 1.17 1.02 4.83
Ground Handling Charges 0.26 0.24 0.39 0.55 0.39 1.84
Royalty from Cute Charges 0.91 1.26 2.45 2.96 3.04 10.61
Revenue share from AAICLAS (30%) 0.36 0.21 0.49 0.35 0.36 1.77
Space Rent from Airlines 0.15 0.13 0.24 0.24 0.36 1.12
Extension of Watch Hours 0.06 0.17 0.29 0.63 0.76 1.91
Total 12.10 46.93 75.80 83.21 89.71 307.75
4.9.2 The Authority compared the actual Aeronautical Revenue submitted by AAI with the Aeronautical
Revenues as per the Tariff Order for the First Control Period and the same is detailed below:
Table 27: Comparison of Aeronautical Revenue as submitted by AAI with Tariff Order of the First Control
Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Reference
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
As per Tariff Order A 16.24 66.32 81.47 94.90 110.63 369.56
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FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Reference
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
As per True up of AAI B 12.10 46.93 75.80 83.21 89.71 307.75
Difference C=B-A (4.14) (19.39) (5.67) (11.69) (20.92) (61.81)
Change % D=C/A -25.48% -29.24% -6.96% -12.32% -18.91% -16.73%
4.9.3 The Authority notes that there is a significant variance between actual Aeronautical Revenues and
Aeronautical Revenues approved by the Authority in the Tariff Order, for the initial tariff years in the
First Control Period, which is attributable to lower passenger traffic and ATMs, due to the adverse impact
of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation sector.
Table 28: Aeronautical Revenue proposed by the Authority for the First Control Period
(in ₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
Parking & Housing Charges Revenue
Landing (Dom) 5.64 11.94 17.15 17.68 20.71 73.11
Parking & Housing (Dom) 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.04 0.03 0.13
PSF and UDF Charges
PSF(Facilitation)-Domestic 3.86 0.09 - - - 3.95
UDF Domestic - 32.03 53.83 59.59 63.04 208.48
Other Revenue
Throughput Charges - - - - - -
Land Lease 0.84 0.84 0.95 1.17 1.02 4.83
Ground Handling Charges 0.26 0.24 0.39 0.55 0.39 1.84
Royalty from Cute Charges 0.91 1.26 2.45 2.96 3.04 10.61
Revenue share from AAICLAS (30%) 0.36 0.21 0.49 0.35 0.36 1.77
Space Rent from Airlines 0.15 0.13 0.24 0.24 0.36 1.12
Extension of Watch Hours 0.06 0.17 0.29 0.63 0.76 1.91
Total 12.10 46.93 75.80 83.21 89.71 307.75
Add: Land Lease (Hangar) 0.60 0.52 0.16 0.73 0.73 2.74
Total Aeronautical Revenue proposed by
12.71 47.44 75.96 83.94 90.44 310.49
the Authority
4.9.4 The Authority reviewed the Aeronautical revenue submitted by AAI with the Audited figures for the
Financial Years (FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24) and Actuals (Unaudited) for FY 2024-25 and noted no
deviations. Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider the Aeronautical revenue as per Table 28 for
True up of the First Control Period.
4.10 True up of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the First Control Period
4.10.1 Based on the above factors and the regulatory building blocks discussed under the above sections, the
Authority has derived the ARR for true up of the First Control Period which is enumerated in the table
below:
Table 29: ARR proposed by the Authority for True up of the First Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Ref. Total
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Average RAB (refer
a 134.26 133.90 132.29 132.26 154.19 169.90
Table 11)
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FY FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Ref. Total
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
FRoR (refer Table 13) b 14.00% 13.62% 13.62% 13.62% 13.62% 13.62%
Return on Average c = (a) *
18.80 18.23 18.01 18.01 21.00 23.14 98.39
RAB (b)
Depreciation (refer
(d) 14.31 14.90 12.77 12.45 13.25 15.04 68.42
Table 10)
O&M expenses (refer
(e) 41.88 33.85 44.86 48.64 51.36 57.11 235.83
T able 23)
Tax (refer Table 25) (f) - - - - - - -
Interest on Working
(g) 1.10 1.04 0.65 - - - 1.69
Capital
(h) = (c+
Gross ARR 76.08 68.03 76.30 79.11 85.61 95.29 404.33
d+ e+ f+ g)
NAR (refer Table 16) 21.59 8.24 6.11 10.45 11.44 19.14 55.37
Less 30% NAR (i) 6.48 2.47 1.83 3.13 3.43 5.74 16.61
Net ARR (j) = (h- i) 69.61 65.56 74.47 75.97 82.18 89.55 387.72
Add: Shortfall of
Regulated year FY (k) 51.80 51.80
2019-20
ARR after considering
the shortfall of
l=(j+k) 117.36 74.47 75.97 82.18 89.55 439.52
Regulated year FY
2019-20
Actual Aeronautical
Revenue (refer Table (m) 24.17 12.71 47.44 75.96 83.94 90.44 310.49
28)
Under/ (Over) recovery
n=(l-m) 45.44 104.65 27.02 0.02 (1.76) (0.89) 129.04
of First Control Period
Compound Factor (o) 1.14 1.89 1.67 1.47 1.29 1.14
Under/ (Over) recovery
of First Control Period (n*o) 51.80 198.14 45.03 0.02 (2.27) (1.01) 239.91
as on March 31, 2025
True up of Under
Recovery of First
239.91
Control Period as on
March 31, 2025
4.10.2 The Authority has re-computed the under-recovery of ₹ 239.91 Crores in the First Control Period as
against ₹ 263.86 crores claimed by AAI and proposes to readjust the same in the ARR computation of
the Second Control Period.
4.10.3 The variation between the ARR proposed by the Authority and that claimed by AAI are attributable
to following factors:
i. Rationalization of O&M expenses such as CHQ/ RHQ expenses for FY 2019-20 for ₹2.58 Crores
and interest on borrowing for ₹1.79 Crores for Administration expenses (Other than CHQ/RHQ).
ii. Rationalization of FRoR, wherein the Authority has derived the same as 13.62% as against 14%
claimed by AAI.
iii. Re-allocation of assets, thereby resulting in reduction of RAB by ₹ 1.82 Crores, leading to
reduction in Return on RAB and depreciation.
iv. Reclassification of Lease land for Hangar from Non-aeronautical to Aeronautical Revenue.
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4.11 Authority’s proposal regarding True up of the First Control Period
Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with respect to
true up of the First Control Period for Raipur Airport:
4.11.1 To consider capital additions as detailed in Table 9 for true up of the First Control Period.
4.11.2 To consider Aeronautical depreciation as mentioned in Table 10 for true up of the First Control Period.
4.11.3 To consider RAB as per Table 11 for true up for the First Control Period.
4.11.4 To consider FRoR as 13.62% for true up of the First Control Period as per Table 13.
4.11.5 To consider the Non-aeronautical revenues as presented in Table 16 for true up of the First Control
Period.
4.11.6 To consider the O&M expenses as detailed in Table 23 for true up of the First Control Period.
4.11.7 To consider actual Aeronautical revenue as per Table 28 for true up of the First Control Period for
Raipur Airport.
4.11.8 To consider ARR and the Under-recovery as detailed in Table 29 for true up of the First Control Period
for Raipur Airport and adjust the shortfall of the First-Control Period in the ARR for the Second Control
Period.
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CONTROL PERIOD
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5 TRAFFIC FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
5.1 AAI’s Submission on Traffic forecast for the Second Control Period for Raipur
Airport
5.1.1 The historical passenger traffic2 and ATM at the airport has been shown in the table below:
Table 30: Historical passenger and ATM traffic at Raipur Airport (in numbers)
Domestic International Total Passenger Domestic International Total
Year
Passengers Passengers traffic ATM ATM ATM
2016-17 13,96,179 - 13,96,179 11,280 - 11,280
2017-18 16,28,134 - 16,28,134 12,802 - 12,802
2018-19 20,28,548 - 20,28,548 16,901 - 16,901
2019-20 21,19,417 - 21,19,417 17,277 - 17,277
2020-21 10,41,070 - 10,41,070 10,635 - 10,635
2021-22 14,07,157 - 14,07,157 15,107 - 15,107
2022-23 22,51,998 - 22,51,998 20,635 - 20,635
2023-24 24,32,118 - 24,32,118 18,890 - 18,890
2024-25 25,72,031 - 25,72,031 20,006 - 20,006
5.1.2 The traffic growth rates (Y-o-Y) and traffic as submitted by AAI for the Second Control Period are
as follows:
Table 31: Traffic growth rates and traffic proposed by AAI
Passenger ATM
Year
Domestic International Combined Domestic International Combined
Growth rates (based on FY 24-25)
2025-26 10.00% - 10.00% 8.00% - 8.00%
2026-27 10.00% - 10.00% 8.00% - 8.00%
2027-28 9.50% - 9.50% 7.50% - 7.50%
2028-29 9.50% - 9.50% 7.50% - 7.50%
2029-30 9.50% - 9.50% 7.50% - 7.50%
Traffic
2025-26 28,29,234 - 28,29,234 21,606 - 21,606
2026-27 31,12,158 - 31,12,158 23,335 - 23,335
2027-28 34,07,812 - 34,07,812 25,085 - 25,085
2028-29 37,31,555 - 37,31,555 26,967 - 26,967
2029-30 40,86,052 - 40,86,052 28,989 - 28,989
5.1.3 AAI has submitted that the passenger traffic and aircraft movement projections are based on past trends,
econometric and regression analysis, and various economic factors including policy framework.
2 Source: Traffic News from AAI website
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5.2 Authority’s examination regarding Traffic for the Second Control Period of Raipur
Airport
5.2.1 As part of its examination of AAI’s forecast of traffic at Raipur Airport, the Authority calculated
Compounded Annual Growth Rate, or CAGR, for passenger traffic and ATM from FY 2020-21 to FY
2024-25 (5-year CAGR) and FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25 (3-year CAGR).
5.2.2 The CAGR details so computed have been provided in the table below:
Table 32: CAGR for passenger traffic and ATM
5-year 3-year
Particulars
CAGR CAGR
Passengers:
Domestic 25% 7%
International - -
ATM:
Domestic 17% -2%
International - -
5.2.3 The Authority notes that the wide variation in traffic in the recent past, has caused the 5-year CAGR to
be the higher for Domestic Passenger Traffic and ATM.
5.2.4 The Authority notes that at Raipur Airport, domestic passenger and ATM traffic have grown at the rate
of 5.80% and 5.90% respectively in FY 2024-25 (over previous financial year) and there are no
international operations at Raipur Airport.
Traffic forecasts by the Authority
The traffic forecasts have been computed by the Authority, after considering the study and analysis
by the following agencies regarding future air traffic demand and same is as follows:
5.2.5 International Air Transport Association (IATA)
IATA in its report on August 29, 2025 had enumerated that:
• Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.0% compared to July
2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.4% year-on-year.
The July load factor was 85.5% (-0.4 ppt compared to July 2024).
• International demand rose 5.3% compared to July 2024. Capacity was up 5.8% year-on-year, and
the load factor was 85.6% (-0.4 ppt compared to July 2024).
• Domestic demand increased 1.8% compared to July 2024. Capacity was up 2.3% year-on-year.
The load factor was 85.2% (-0.4 ppt compared to July 2024)..
• Asia-Pacific airlines achieved an 8.7% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased
9.0% year-on-year, and the load factor was 83.8% (-0.2 ppt compared to July 2024).
• India’s domestic market was the sole large market to fall, down 1.3% YoY in July. Yet seat supply
rose 1.2% YoY, driving load factor down 2.1 percentage points YoY to 83.0%
• Traffic on the Southwest Pacific – Asia corridor was up 5.1% YoY in July, slightly below the
industry-wide international RPK increase of 5.3% YoY. Traffic gains between North America and
Asia were the lowest among all Asia Pacific corridors in July at 4.0% YoY. Traffic from India,
which is the largest origin market from Asia to North America, grew by only 3.0% YoY.
• Brazil was once again the strongest performer. Japan’s 81.4% load factor is a record high for
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July since at least the year 2000.
Conclusion on traffic forecasts based on the above assumptions
5.2.6 The Authority has taken into consideration the forecast/data published by IATA cited in para 5.2.5 above,
which indicate stable domestic passenger growth for India. As per the traffic data for July 2025, the
positive outlook has been taken into consideration for determining traffic projections for Raipur Airport,
as the Airport had been witnessing steady growth in passenger traffic from FY 2022-23, in the aftermath
of COVID-19 pandemic (refer Table 30).
5.2.7 The Authority notes that AAI has projected the following growth rates in traffic
• 9.50%-10% growth for domestic passenger traffic
• 8%-10% growth for domestic ATM
The Authority takes cognizance of the rebounding of domestic passenger traffic in FY 2022-23, where it
has reached the pre-COVID levels of FY 2019-20 and the steady growth in the passenger traffic thereafter.
5.2.8 Considering the historical traffic growth trend witnessed at Raipur Airport and the anticipated increase in
business activities in the city, the Authority proposes to consider the traffic projections submitted by AAI
for the Second Control Period as reasonable. The traffic growth rates and the corresponding traffic for
passengers and ATM as considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period have been given in
the table below:
Table 33: Traffic proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period
Domestic Passengers (in FY FY FY FY FY Total
Millions) 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
As submitted by AAI for
2.83 3.11 3.41 3.73 4.09 17.17
Raipur Airport
As proposed by the Authority 2.83 3.11 3.41 3.73 4.09 17.17
Y-o-Y growth of Domestic
PAX submitted by AAI for 10.00% 10.00% 9.50% 9.50% 9.50%
Raipur Airport
Y-o-Y growth of Domestic
PAX proposed by the 10.00% 10.00% 9.50% 9.50% 9.50%
Authority
FY FY FY FY FY Total
Domestic ATM (in '000)
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Domestic ATM submitted by
21.61 23.33 25.09 26.97 28.99 125.98
AAI for Raipur Airport
Domestic ATM proposed by
21.61 23.33 25.09 26.97 28.99 125.98
the Authority
Y-o-Y growth of Domestic
ATM submitted by AAI for 8.00% 8.00% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
Raipur Airport
Y-o-Y growth of Domestic
ATM proposed by the 8.00% 8.00% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
Authority
Note: Raipur Airport has only Domestic Traffic.
5.2.9 The Authority proposes to true up the traffic as per actuals during the Second Control Period at the time
of determination of tariff for the Third Control Period.
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5.3 Authority’s Proposal regarding Traffic for the Second Control Period
Based on the available facts and analysis thereupon, the Authority proposes the following with regards to
traffic forecast for the Second Control Period:
5.3.1 To consider the passenger and ATM traffic for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per
Table 33.
5.3.2 To true up the traffic volume (passenger and ATM) on the basis of actual traffic in the Second
Control Period while determining tariff for the Third Control Period.
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6 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (CAPEX), DEPRECIATION AND REGULATORY ASSET
BASE (RAB) FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
6.1 Background
6.1.1 RAB is one of the fundamental elements in the process of tariff determination. The return to be provided
on the RAB constitutes a considerable portion of the Aggregate Revenue Requirement for an Airport
Operator. To encourage investment in the airport development and operations, the Airport Operator
must be fairly compensated for the capital outlays involved. At the same time, to safeguard the interests
of the airport users, it must be ensured that the capital additions are efficient, their needs justified, and
the return on investment provided solely on the assets related to the core operations (i.e., Aeronautical
services) of the airport.
6.1.2 The Authority while analyzing the Aeronautical Expenditure proposed by AAI for the Second Control
Period, has appropriately rationalized the proposed CAPEX taking into cognizance of the essentiality
and necessity of the CAPEX which is absolutely required to cater current and future traffic demand for
the smooth operations of the Airport, as explained in the following paragraphs.
The Independent Consultant appointed by the Authority has performed an analysis of the submissions
made by AAI for Raipur Airport towards Aeronautical Capital Additions, Depreciation and RAB. In
this respect, the Independent Consultant has performed the following functions:
Reviewed construction plan submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport in view of various technical
details, Airport Master Plans, BOQs, Letter of Award (LOA), Work Orders etc. of new projects.
The Independent Consultant also considered the responses of AAI to the clarification sought in
relation with CAPEX plan from time to time.
Sought documentary evidence and the process of approval of capital addition projects including
process for award of various work orders to the contractors, wherever applicable.
The consultants also made a site visit to Raipur Airport on August 5th and 6th, 2025 focusing
specifically on review of current airport operations and proposed airport development plans.
The Authority has carefully reviewed and rationalized capital expenditure projects, ensuring only
essential and efficient investments were included in the RAB for the Second Control Period. By
examining project details, optimizing capacity, and adjusting capitalization timelines, the Authority
aimed to balance sustainable airport operations with the fair aeronautical charges for the Airport users.
AAI’s Submission on Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation and RAB for the
Second Control Period
6.2 Capital expenditure for the Second Control Period
6.2.1 AAI has proposed capital expenditure of ₹ 323.22 Crores (including Financing Allowance) for the
Second Control Period for Raipur Airport, which has been summarized in the table below:
Table 34: Summary of Capital Expenditure projects submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for Second
Control Period
(₹ Crores)
Project/ Group No. Particulars Amount
1 Taxiway / Aprons 101.04
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Project/ Group No. Particulars Amount
Capital expenditure
2 Roads, Bridges & Culverts 8.58
proposed for the Second
Control Period 3 Building- Terminal 7.11
4 Building- Residential 16.25
5 Boundary Wall- Operational 4.04
6 Other Buildings- Unclassified 31.85
7 Tools & Equipment 49.47
8 Electrical Installations 54.61
9 Furniture & Fixtures- Othar than trolley 1.02
10 X Ray Baggage System 12.10
11 CFT 11.47
Capital Expenditure Proposed for the Second Control Period 297.55
IDC -
Financing allowance (FA) 25.67
Total (including FA) 323.22
Authority’s examination of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for the Second Control Period
6.2.2 The Authority notes that AAI convened an Airport Users Consultative Committee (AUCC) meeting
on August 7, 2025, at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, for the determination of the Multi Year
Tariff Proposal (MYTP) for the Second Control Period (FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30), with a specific
focus on major capital expenditure such as reconfiguration of Terminal Building, construction of AAI
Administrative block, Parallel Taxi Track etc. The meeting was attended by representatives from
various stakeholders including FIA (Federation of Indian Airlines), Air India, Indigo, CG State
Aviation Department, Oil companies (BPCL, HPCL, IOCL), and other airport users. As per the minutes
of the meeting dated August 12, 2025, the Authority observes that the Airport Operator had broadly
discussed the following points with the stakeholders:
i. Reconfiguration of the Terminal Building including associated electrical, civil, and airport system
works (estimated cost: ₹18.27 Cr)
ii. Construction of Parallel Taxi Track, Rapid Exit Taxi Track (RET), and Apron for four Code-B
type aircraft (estimated cost: ₹114 Cr)
iii. Construction of AAI Administrative Block (estimated cost: ₹10 Cr).
iv. Construction of AAI Residential Colony (estimated cost: ₹20 Cr).
v. Construction of GSE Area inside operational area and traffic lanes in front of Terminal Building
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(estimated cost: ₹5.00 Cr).
vi. Improvisation of Traffic Lanes in front of Terminal Building (estimated cost: ₹5.83 Cr)
vii. Replacement of ILBS system (estimated cost: ₹10 Cr).
viii. Construction of Community Centre (estimated cost: ₹8.57 Cr).
ix. Replacement of Transformer (estimated cost: ₹5.00 Cr).
x. Provision of A-SMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System)
(estimated cost: ₹25 Cr).
xi. Procurement of Airfield Crash Fire Tender (ACFT) (estimated cost: ₹8.64 Cr).
xii. Procurement of seven Body Scanners (estimated cost: ₹17.50 Cr).
xiii. Replacement of three Arrival Conveyor Systems (estimated cost: ₹12.00 Cr).
The Authority also notes that observations were made by certain stakeholders during the AUCC
meeting. In particular, FIA expressed its support and emphasized the need to work collectively towards
strengthening the aviation sector.
6.2.3 The capital additions proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period have been segregated into the
following categories, have been presented project wise in the table below:
Table 35: Project wise Capital Expenditure submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
Project cost
Financial Year
(includes Financing Total Cost
S. No Capital Expenditure Project of
design, PMC, Allowance
Commissioning
Pre- operative
expenses etc)
A. Capital Addition projects proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period
A1 Taxiway/ Apron
Construction of Parallel Taxi
Track (PTT), Rapid-Exit Taxi
i) Track (RET) and Apron for 4 2028-29 96.04 18.86 114.90
Nos. Code-B type aircraft
parking
Construction of GSE area inside
ii) 2027-28 5.00 0.49 5.49
Operational Area
A2 Roads, Bridges & Culverts
Improvisation of traffic lanes in
i) front of Terminal Building at 2025-26 5.83 - 5.83
S.V. Airport, Raipur.
Construction of balance portion
ii) of new fire approach road at 2025-26 1.55 - 1.55
S.V. Airport, Raipur.
Provision of Kerb stone and
foot path along roads on city
iii) 2025-26 1.20 - 1.20
side of airport at city side of
S.V. Airport, Raipur.
A3 Terminal Building
Renovation of Toilets in NITB
i) 2025-26 4.78 - 4.78
at S.V. Airport, Raipur
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Project cost
Financial Year
(includes Financing Total Cost
S. No Capital Expenditure Project of
design, PMC, Allowance
Commissioning
Pre- operative
expenses etc)
Reconfiguration of Existing
Terminal Building at S.V.
ii) 2025-26 2.33 - 2.33
Airport, Raipur.
SH: Civil Works
A4 Building- Residential
Construction of AAI residential
i) 2029-30 16.67 2.07 18.74
colony
A5 Boundary Wall- Operational
Property boundary wall on
i) 2026-27 3.21 - 3.21
acquired land
Construction of RCC framed
Operational Boundary wall
ii) from OTB to Gate no. 04 along 2025-26 0.83 - 0.83
with other miscellaneous civil
works
Other Buildings-
A6
Unclassified
Construction of fixed finger &
rotunda including associated
(i) 2025-26 1.36 0.14 1.50
electrical work for bay no. 06
(Civil Work)
Passenger boarding bridge to
(ii) 2025-26 4.50 - 4.50
be installed in Rotunda
Construction of E&M work
(iii) 2025-26 3.19 - 3.19
shop at S.V. Airport, Raipur
Construction of Community
(iv) Centre at S.V. Airport Raipur. 2025-26 7.11 0.42 7.53
(civil)
Construction of office space
(v) adjacent to NITB at S.V. 2025-26 1.45 - 1.45
Airport, Raipur.
Construction of Emergency
(vi) Medical Centre at S.V. Airport, 2025-26 2.55 - 2.55
Raipur.: CIVIL
Mis. Civil work at city side and
(vii) 2025-26 0.88 - 0.88
AAI residential colony.
Provision of covered parking
(viii) 2025-26 0.81 - 0.81
(for AAI Staff)
Construction of AAI Admin
(ix) 2028-29 10.00 1.18 11.18
Block
A7 Tools & Equipment
ETD, DFMD & supply of 10
(i) Nos Hand Held Metal Detector 2025-26 0.97 - 0.97
(HHMD)
(ii) BDDS Equipments 2026-27 1.50 - 1.50
(iii) Body Scanner 2027-28 17.50 - 17.50
(iv) SCCTV 2027-28 2.00 - 2.00
(v) FIDS and PA system 2027-28 2.50 - 2.50
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Project cost
Financial Year
(includes Financing Total Cost
S. No Capital Expenditure Project of
design, PMC, Allowance
Commissioning
Pre- operative
expenses etc)
(vi) ASMGCS 2029-30 25.00 - 25.00
A8 Electrical Installations -
Reconfiguration of Existing
Terminal Building at S.V.
(i) 2025-26 15.33 - 15.33
Airport, Raipur.
SH: electrical work
Provision of Runway Turn pad
2025-26/ 2026-
(ii) Lights and other associated 4.78 - 4.78
27
works at S.V. Airport, Raipur.
Provision of Standby HT Cable
(iii) 2026-27 1.00 - 1.00
for Solar system
Construction of Parallel Taxi
(iv) Track & 4 B Code Apron. SH: 2028-29 10.59 2.09 12.69
Electrical Work
Construction of Community
(v) Center at S.V. Airport, Raipur 2025-26 1.06 - 1.06
(SH: Electrical Work).
(vi) Replacement of HT Panel 2027-28 1.50 - 1.50
(vii) Replacement of Transformer 2028-29 5.00 - 5.00
Replacement of Cooling
(viii) 2027-28 1.00 - 1.00
Towers of HVAC System.
Replacement of AHU's at S.V.
(ix) 2028-29 1.89 - 1.89
Airport Raipur
Replacement of Tools and
(x) 2029-30 1.50 - 1.50
Plants (scissor Lift/ boom lift)
from FY 2027-
Replacement of arrival of
28 to Fy 2029-
(xi) conveyor system (03 Nos) total 6.00 - 6.00
30 one each
6 crore for 3 belts
year
SITC of 300TR Screw Chiller
(xii) 2029-30 2.00 - 2.00
at S. V. Airport Raipur.
Other Electrical works and FY 2025-26 to
(xiii) 2.96 - 2.96
replacements FY 2029-30
A9 Furniture and Fixtures
Construction of Community
(i) Centre at S.V. Airport Raipur. 2025-26 0.40 - 0.40
Furniture
Providing and placing Check-
(ii) in Counters, Immigration 2025-26 0.62 - 0.62
counters, Custom counters etc.
Fire Fighting equipment/
A10
CFT
(i) 1 ACFT 2027-28 8.64 - 8.64
SITC of fire hydrant at NITB
(ii) parking area and New ATC 2025-26 0.33 - 0.33
Tower of S. V. Airport, Raipur.
Special repair/ replacement of
(iii) fire-fighting equipment and fire 2029-30 2.50 - 2.50
alarming system at S.V. Airport
A11 X-Ray Baggage System
(i) DV XBIS 2025-26 2.10 - 2.10
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Project cost
Financial Year
(includes Financing Total Cost
S. No Capital Expenditure Project of
design, PMC, Allowance
Commissioning
Pre- operative
expenses etc)
(ii) Inline XBIS 2026-27 10.00 - 10.00
Capital expenditure proposed
TOTAL (A) 297.55 25.67 323.22
for the Second Control Period
Year-wise Capitalisation of Assets is as follows (₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 TOTAL
63.85 18.69 40.63 147.96 52.09 323.22
6.2.4 The Authority has examined the CAPEX projects submitted by AAI, which is as follows:
A. Capital Addition projects proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period
A1 – Taxiway/ Apron
i Construction of Parallel Taxi Track (PTT), Rapid-Exit Taxi Track (RET) and Apron
for 4 Nos. Code-B type aircraft parking: AAI has proposed construction of a PTT along
the full length of the runway (3,455 m) with 2 RETs and a new Apron for 4 Code-B aircraft,
at an estimated cost of ₹127.59 crore. The project cost includes civil work for ₹ 114.90
Crores (base cost for ₹96.04 Crores and ₹18.86 Crores for Financing allowance) and
electrical work of ₹12.69 Crores (base cost ₹10.59 Crores and ₹ 2.09 Crores for Financing
Allowance).
Initially, an abstract estimate was provided for this project by the Engineering team, during
the site visit conducted by AERA’s Independent Consultant. Later, AAI vide its email dated
September 19, 2025, had provided a detailed project estimate, which worked out to be
₹115.19 crores (civil work of ₹ 104.05 Crores and electrical work of ₹ 11.14 Crores). The
Authority notes that the above estimates include various ancillary works such as drains,
perimeter roads, boundary walls, grading, dismantling, electrical works etc., which are
presented as follows:
Table 36: Ancillary works included in PTT work for the Second Control Period
Amount (in ₹ Crores)
Ancillary works included in PTT works
13.25
Drain
3.34
Perimeter Road
0.60
Security Watch Tower
2.79
Boundary Wall
9.29
Grading Work
1.61
Dismantling
11.14
Electrical
Total 42.02
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The Authority also notes that after excluding the above ancillary works (amounting to ₹42.02
Crores), the balance works amounting to ₹ 73.17 Crores (₹115.19 Crores less ₹42.02 Crores)
includes pavement and subgrade works pertaining to PTT, RET and Apron.
The total area of PTT, RET and Apron is 1,56,026 sq m. The Authority, through its
Independent Consultant has analyzed the various works included as part of the project cost
and has derived the normative cost of pavements for PTT, RET and Apron, based on AERA
Guidelines. The same is explained as follows:
Table 37: WPI Inflation adjusted Normative rate (per Sq.m.) considered by the Authority for PTT
Inflation adjusted Inflation adjusted
Inflation
Financial Year normative rate (in Normative rate (in ₹
Rate#
₹ per sqm) per sqm.) incl. GST
FY 2015-16 4,700 4,952
FY 2016-17 1.73% 4,781 5,037
FY 2017-18 2.96% 4,923 5,187
FY 2018-19 4.26% 5,133 5,408
FY 2019-20 1.67% 5,218 5,498
FY 2020-21 1.31% 5,287 5,570
FY 2021-22 7.14% 5,664 5,968
FY 2022-23 9.42% 6,198 6,530
FY 2023-24 0.30% 6,216 6,549
FY 2024-25 2.40% 6,365 6,706
FY 2025-26 1.10% 6,435 6,780
FY 2026-27 2.60% 6,603 6,956
FY 2027-28 2.60% 6,774 7,137
FY 2028-29 2.60% 6,951 7,323
FY 2029-30 2.60% 7,131 7,513
# Considered inflation rates as per Results of the Survey of Professional Forecasters on Macroeconomic
Indicators – Round 95, published by RBI.
Note:
Inflation adjusted base amount (inclusive of 12% GST) (A) = Rs. 4,700 per sqm
Inflation adjusted base amount (exclusive of 12% GST) (B=A*100/112) = Rs. 4,196 per sqm
Add GST @ 18% (C=B*18%) = Rs. 756 per sqm
Normative cost for FY 2016 including GST (D = B+C) = Rs. 4,952 per sqm
Table 38:Normative cost of pavements considered by the Authority for Raipur Airport
Normative Cost Details Estimated Cost (₹ in Crores)
Total Area of PTT, RET and Apron(A) 1,56,026 sq. m
Normative cost per Sq.m (B) [FY 2028-29] 7,323.00
Normative cost for PTT, RET and Apron (C)= (A)*(B) 114.26
Cost proposed for Subgrade work (D) 4.62
Total cost for PTT, RET and Apron including Subgrade
118.88
works (E= C+D)
Based on the above analysis, the Authority notes that the AAI’s estimated pavement cost of
₹73.19 crores is lower than normative cost worked out above as per AERA’s order on
Normative Cost and same is considered as reasonable.
During the site visit, the AERA’s Independent Consultant observed that a small village is
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obstructing the alignment of the proposed Parallel Taxi Track (PTT) on the North-East side of
the main runway. It is inferred that unless the village is re-located, it would not be feasible to
construct or commission the PTT (approx. 1500 m in length), the Rapid Exit Taxiway (RET)
at Runway 24 and the associated ancillary works (Refer figure 2 for Master Plan). Normally,
to avoid infructuous expenditure, it is essential to ensure availability of the land (without any
hinderance), prior to the commencement of the project work. The Authority understands that
the State Government had agreed to acquire the required land (approx. 6 acres) and rehabilitate
the affected villagers. While the land acquisition process has been completed, the rehabilitation
work has not progressed. Due to the above factors, it has been assessed that the implementation
of approximately 30% of the planned works would be affected.
Figure 1: Proposed Apron Layout of Raipur Airport
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Figure 2: Master Plan of Raipur Airport
Due to the constraints in executing the project on PTT at the North-East side of the main Apron, as
mentioned above, it is assessed that the execution of the following works would also be impacted.
The costs, as derived from the detailed estimate, are as follows:
Table 39: Cost derived for the PTT work under execution limitations as per the Authority
Amount (in ₹ Crores)
Particulars
24.66
PTT of approx. 1500 m length and one RET
5.36
Grading for the basic strip
0.65
Perimeter road in the affected area
0.76
Perimeter wall in the affected area
0.13
Dismantling of existing wall
3.34*
Electrical works for part PTT and one RET*
34.90
Total
*Cost of hindered electrical works has been worked out as 30% of the cost of total electrical works i.e 30% of
Rs 11.14cr = Rs 3.34cr.
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Considering the reasonableness of the costs with reference to CPWD and market rates, and
taking cognizance of the constraints highlighted above, the Authority proposes to consider
capitalization of works amounting to ₹80.29 crores (₹115.19 Crores - ₹34.90 Crores) in FY
2028-29. However, if the works pertaining to the balance CAPEX of ₹ 34.90 Crores are
undertaken and executed by AAI in the current Control Period, then the same would be
considered by the Authority on incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the Second Control
Period, while determining tariff for the Third Control Period, subject to reasonableness of cost.
ii Construction of GSE area inside Operational Area: AAI has proposed ₹5.49 crore, inclusive of
₹0.49 crore Financing Allowance, for development of a GSE parking area of approximately 9,070
sqm near the new apron bays, proposed for capitalisation in FY 2027-28. The Authority notes that
the land is low lying, requiring earth filling and retaining walls, and that proper GSE parking is
essential for smooth operations of Code C aircraft. Even though no detailed estimate has been
submitted by AAI, but considering the terrain and area, the projected cost of ₹5 crores is found to
be reasonable; while comparing with similar installations at other airports and therefore, the
Authority proposes to consider the CAPEX of ₹ 5 Crores towards construction of GSE area inside
operational area for FY 2027-28.
A2- Roads, Bridges & Culverts
i Improvisation of traffic lanes in front of Terminal Building: AAI has proposed the CAPEX of
₹5.83 Crores towards the improvisation of traffic lanes at the city side of the airport in FY 2025-
26 to ease congestion during peak hours and to provide shelter to passengers during the rainy
seasons. The scope of work of the above CAPEX project includes construction of a canopy,
addition of two lanes to the arrival road, and provision of a footpath, as per the approved layout
plan as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 3: Proposed City Side Canopy
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The Authority notes that AAI has sanctioned ₹5.83 crores for this project vide A/A & E/S and the
same is expected to be commissioned by FY 2025-26. Considering that the facility caters to
common usage by passengers accessing the Terminal Building, the project cost is proposed to be
apportioned in the Terminal Building ratio of 90:10 (Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical).
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, including
review of award letters, and verified the tendering for the above works by the Airport Operator.
Further, based on the reasonableness of cost, in line with CPWD norms and operational
requirement, the Authority, proposes to consider capitalization of the improvisation of traffic lanes
amounting to ₹5.25 Crores (Aeronautical portion after application of TB ratio of 90:10) in FY
2025-26 as per capitalisation schedule submitted by AAI.
ii Construction of balance portion of new fire approach road: AAI had initiated the project of
constructing an approach road for connecting fire station to the runway, in the First Control Period.
However, the same got foreclosed due to contractual issues and due to absence of the connectivity
through the approach road, the newly constructed Fire Station could not be operationalised.
Therefore, AAI has now proposed the construction of the approach road, connecting the Fire
Station to the runway at an estimated cost of ₹1.55 crores for capitalisation in FY 2025-26.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, including
review of award letters, and verified the tendering process for the above works carried out by the
Airport Operator.
Considering its criticality for aircraft rescue and firefighting operations, the Authority proposes to
consider capitalization of construction of balance portion of new fire approach road for ₹1.55 crores
in FY 2025-26.
iii Provision of kerb stone and foot path along roads on city side of airport at city side: AAI has
projected CAPEX of ₹1.20 crores towards provision of kerb stone and construction of a footpath
along the city side roads of the airport, for capitalization in FY 2025-26. The Authority notes that
the work is already in progress and nearing completion.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, including
review of award letters, and verified the tendering process for the above works.
The cost estimate has been found to be reasonable, as the same is in line with CPWD norms. Since
the facility lies at the city side of the Terminal Building and serves all passengers and visitors
approaching the Terminal, the Authority proposes to apportion the project cost in Terminal
Building ratio of 90:10 (Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical). Accordingly, the Authority proposes to
consider the cost of this project as ₹1.08 Crores for capitalisation in FY 2025-26.
A3- Terminal Building
i Renovation of Toilets in NITB- AAI has proposed renovation of toilets at an estimated cost of
₹4.78 crores, for capitalization in FY 2025-26. Administrative Approval and Expenditure
Sanction (AA&ES) has been granted on February 25, 2025 for ₹4.78 Crores, covering both civil
and electrical works.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, including
review of award letters, and verified the tendering process for the above works and the contracts
has been awarded for both civil and electrical works by the Airport Operator. The Authority, is
of the view that in order to avoid inconvenience to passengers during the construction period, the
above project requires to be executed in phases. Accordingly, the Authority has considered the
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capitalization of this project in FY 2026-27. The Authority notes that the cost estimate is
reasonable considering CPWD norms and prevailing market rates. Since the facility caters to
common passenger usage, this project is proposed to be apportioned in the Terminal Building
ratio of 90:10 (Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical). Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider
capitalization of renovation of Toilets amounting to ₹4.31 crores in FY 2026-27.
ii Reconfiguration of Existing Terminal Building - AAI has proposed reconfiguration of the
existing Terminal Building to optimize passenger flow and enhance handling capacity, at an
estimated costs of ₹18.27 crores (Civil – ₹2.33 crores, Electrical – ₹15.33 crores, Additional
Counters – ₹0.62 crore) for capitalization in FY 2025-26. It is noted that the work is in planning
stage and A/A & E/S is yet to be obtained.
The Authority observes that even though, the proposal was initially designed to accommodate
both domestic and international operations and the corresponding floor plans & estimates were
prepared; AAI is now reconsidering the implementation of this project to be restricted to only
domestic passengers. This may result in alteration of the entire scope of work and would entail
preparation of revised floor plans, fresh cost estimates and obtaining approval from BCAS. While
the necessity for reconfiguration is justified to streamline passenger movement, there seems to be
uncertainty around scope of work and cost estimates.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the reconfiguration of Existing Terminal
Building on actual incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the Second Control Period, subject
to reasonableness of completion costs, while determining tariff for the Third Control Period for
Raipur Airport.
A4- Building- Residential
i Construction of Residential Colony
AAI has projected ₹18.74 Crores for Construction of Residential Colony, which includes the base
cost of ₹16.25 Crores and Financing Allowance of ₹2.49 crores, for capitalization in FY 2029-30.
It was noted that the existing residential quarters are very old and inadequate in terms of standard
housing for officers. Although, the demand from staff is presently limited, quarters are required to
accommodate essential personnel.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, observed that AAI has not prepared a
conceptual plan for the proposed colony. Considering the standard timelines required for design,
approvals and construction, it is unlikely that the project can be completed and commissioned
within the current Control Period. Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider the above project
cost on actual incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the next Control Period, subject to
efficiency and reasonableness of completion cost, while determining tariff for the Third Control
Period for Raipur Airport.
A5- Boundary Wall- Operational
i Property boundary wall on acquired land- AAI has projected an expenditure of ₹3.21 crores on
this project for capitalization in FY 2026-27. The work was awarded in September 2024 and land
demarcation has been completed in coordination with the State Government officials, though the
physical work is yet to be commenced.
It is noted that although the runway extension from 2,286 m to 3,250 m was completed in 2020,
the operationalisation was delayed due to the absence of an operational wall around the extension
area as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 4: Operational Boundary Wall
Construction of the wall could not be undertaken earlier as some pockets of land on the north-east
side were not handed over by the State Government due to disputes with landowners/villagers. To
operationalise the extended runway, an operational wall was constructed in August 2024, enabling
installation of the Approach Light System (ALS) and RESA, thereby facilitating the
commissioning of the extended runway.
Figure 5 Proposed Boundary wall
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Subsequently, the State Government has handed over the remaining land parcels. AAI now
proposes to construct a boundary wall of approximately 1,800 m length at the north-east corner
(marked in yellow in the part plan) with operational wall specifications. Once completed, the
portion of the existing operational wall within the operational area (adjacent to the proposed DVOR
location) would be dismantled, and the land would be merged into the operational area.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, including
review of award letters, and the tendering for the above works have been verified. Further,
considering that this work is essential from an operational perspective, the expenditure is classified
as aeronautical. The projected cost of ₹3.21 crore is found to be reasonable with reference to CPWD
rates and therefore, the Authority proposes to consider capitalization of property boundary wall
amounting to ₹3.21 crores in FY 2026-27.
ii Construction of RCC framed Operational Boundary wall from OTB to Gate no. 04 along
with other miscellaneous civil works- AAI has projected ₹0.83 crores towards construction of
RCC framed operational boundary wall, for capitalisation in FY 2025-26. The scope of work
includes construction of a 90 m operational boundary wall, a loader’s toilet near Bay no. 03, paving
of approximately 700 sqm area along the boundary wall near Bay no. 03, and laying of 100 m RCC
hume pipe (450 mm dia) for drainage along the boundary wall.
Further, the Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has conducted a site visit and notes that
the project work, which is currently under progress is nearing completion.
The estimated cost is found to be reasonable with respect to CPWD norms and prevailing market
rates. Since the works are directly related to airport operations, the expenditure is classified as
aeronautical and therefore, the Authority proposes to consider the capitalization of RCC framed
Operational Boundary wall amounting to ₹0.83 crore, in FY 2025-26.
A6- Other Buildings- Unclassified
i Construction of fixed finger & rotunda including associated electrical work for bay no. 06
(Civil Work) - AAI has proposed construction of a fixed finger and rotunda for installation of a
Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) at Bay No. 06, at an estimated cost of ₹1.67 crore (which
includes Civil work of ₹1.50 crore and electrical work for ₹0.17 crore), with capitalization in FY
2025-26.
The Authority notes that AAI has proposed a sum of ₹ 1.50 Crores for civil works, which includes
the base cost of ₹ 1.36 Crores and financing allowance of ₹0.14 crores. At present, two PBBs are
functional and one more is ready for commissioning. Considering the traffic growth at Raipur
Airport, provision of an additional PBB at Bay No. 06 is feasible and necessary for passenger
facilitation. The Authority further notes that the base cost of ₹1.53 Crores is reasonable, as
compared to prevailing market rates and also in line with the AA&ES. Further, the Aviation
Expert of the Independent Consultant has verified the above aspects, as part of the Airport site
visit and observed the work has already been completed and has noted that Airport Operator has
followed tendering process for awarding the work.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the Construction of Fixed Finger & Rotunda
including Associated Works for Bay No. 06 at a cost of ₹1.36 crore for Civil work and ₹ 0.17
Crores for Electrical works for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
ii Passenger boarding bridge to be installed in Rotunda – AAI has proposed installation of a
Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) connecting to the rotunda at an estimated cost of ₹4.50 crores
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for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has verified the reasonableness of the
estimated cost of this project i.e., ₹4.25 Crores as per prevailing market rates. While the
fabrication of the PBB is still under progress, the civil and electrical works for the rotunda have
almost been completed. The Independent Consultant has verified the tendering process and
reviewed the award letters issued for these works. Considering the current progress of the based
on review by the Aviation Expert of the Independent Consultant, the Authority proposes to
consider the capitalisation of Passenger Boarding Bridge to Rotunda amounting to ₹4.25 crores,
in FY 2026-27.
iii Construction of E&M workshop- AAI has proposed construction of an Electrical & Mechanical
(E&M) Workshop at an estimated cost of ₹3.19 crores, for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
The Authority notes that at present, there is no standard E&M workshop at the airport. With the
projected growth in traffic, the number of ACFT and other essential vehicles, equipment is
expected to increase, thereby necessitating a dedicated E&M workshop. It is observed that while
civil work has been awarded, the electrical work is yet to be awarded. Considering the project
timelines, the Authority is of the view that the work can be completed only in FY 2026-27.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, including
review of award letters, and notes that the tendering process for the above works have been
completed by the Airport Operator and the estimated cost of ₹3.19 Crores appears to be
reasonable with reference to CPWD norms and prevailing market rates.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the construction of E&M Workshop at a cost of
₹3.19 crore for capitalization in FY 2026-27.
iv Construction of Community Centre
AAI has proposed construction of a three-storeyed Community Centre with facilities such as
retiring rooms, a function hall and badminton court, at an estimated cost of ₹8.99 crore (inclusive
of Financing Allowance of ₹0.42 crore) for capitalization in FY 2025-26. Out of the above total
cost of ₹ 8.99 Crores, the civil works amounts to ₹ 7.53 Crores (which includes Financing
Allowance of ₹0.42 Crore) and ₹0.40 Crores for Furniture, and ₹ 1.06 Crores for Electrical works
for community centre.
The Authority notes that at present there is no Community Centre at the airport for AAI staff.
However, the facility is primarily intended for employee welfare and not directly linked to
aeronautical operations. Further, considering the current progress, the Authority is of the view
that the work can be completed only in FY 2026-27. AAI has proposed to treat the entire cost as
Aeronautical, however, as the facility caters to all AAI staff including ANS personnel, the
Authority proposes to apportion the project cost in the Employee ratio of 57.94:42.06
(Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical), after excluding the personnel.
The Authority, after excluding the Financing Allowance of ₹0.42 Crores and apportioning the
cost in the employee ratio, proposes to consider ₹4.97 Crores towards the Construction of the
Community Centre for capitalization in FY 2026-27. Out of the above total costs, ₹4.12 Crores
is allocated to Civil Works, ₹0.23 Crores to Furniture, and ₹0.61 Crores to Electrical Works.
v Construction of office space adjacent to NITB -
AAI has proposed the project on reconfiguration of terminal building, due to which the office
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space for airlines and some AAI departments would get disrupted. To address these concerns,
AAI proposed construction of an Annex building (approx. 240 sqm) adjacent to the NITB, at an
estimated cost of ₹1.59 crore (which includes ₹1.45 crore for civil work and ₹0.14 crore for
electrical works) for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
The Independent Consultant of the Authority has examined the above CAPEX after reviewing
the award letters issued for these works and tendering process undertaken by the Airport Operator.
Further, the Independent Consultant as part of site visit, has noted that both civil and electrical
works are in progress and expected to be completed within the proposed timeline. The cost
estimate is found to be reasonable with reference to CPWD norms and prevailing market rates.
It is observed that AAI has considered the cost of the said asset as fully Aeronautical. However,
since the office space is functionally linked to the Terminal Building, the Authority proposes to
re-allocate the project cost, in the Terminal Building ratio of 90:10 (refer Para 6.2.6).
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the construction of Office Space adjacent to
NITB at a cost of ₹1.43 Crores (includes ₹1.30 Crores for civil and ₹0.13 Crores for electrical)
for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
vi Construction of Emergency Medical Centre -
AAI has proposed construction of an Emergency Medical Centre at an estimated cost of ₹2.95
crore (which includes Civil work of ₹2.55 Crores and electrical cost of ₹0.40 Crore), for
capitalization in FY 2025-26.
The Authority notes that establishment of a Medical Centre is an operational requirement for
passengers. However, the work is yet to be awarded and considering the nature of work and the
current status of the project, based on the site visit undertaken by the Aviation Expert, it is
assessed that the work can be completed only in FY 2026-27. The cost estimate for the project is
found to be reasonable as per CPWD norms. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the
Construction of Emergency Medical Centre at a cost of ₹2.95 crore for capitalization in FY 2026-
27.
vii Miscellaneous Civil work at city side and AAI residential colony.
AAI has proposed miscellaneous civil works such as concrete pavement (approx. 720 sqm), cattle
catchers, movable Mild Steel barricades, and retro-reflective signages at an estimated cost of
₹0.88 crores, for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant, has verified the status of the work along with
the tendering process undertaken by AAI and the cost estimate is found to be reasonable with
reference to CPWD norms. As these works are undertaken on the city side of the Terminal
Building, for catering to the passengers and other stakeholders, the Authority considers this
project as a common facility and proposes to apportion the project cost, in the Terminal Building
ratio of 90:10.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the Miscellaneous Civil Works at City Side and
AAI Residential Colony at a cost of ₹0.79 crore for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
viii Provision of covered parking for AAI Staff
AAI has proposed provision of covered parking facilities near the new ATC Tower, Old Terminal
Building, and Electrical Office at an estimated cost of ₹0.81 crore, for capitalization in FY 2025-
26.
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The Authority notes that the said project addresses genuine operational and welfare requirements,
particularly for staff posted at the ATC Tower and administrative offices. It is observed that the
newly constructed ATC Tower and Technical Block, commissioned in 2021, does not have a
covered parking facility, while the existing car parking facility is located around 5 km away from
the new ATC Tower. This has caused significant hardship, especially for lady staff, owing to
security concerns and extreme weather conditions. From the layout, it is further observed that
approximately 40% of the facility caters to ANS staff. Accordingly, only 60% of the expenditure
is attributable to aeronautical purposes.
The Authority through its Independent Consultant, during the site visit has observed that about
50% of the work has been completed and the balance is expected to be completed within FY
2025-26 itself. Therefore, the Authority proposes to consider the Provision of Covered Parking
Area at a cost of ₹0.49 crore for capitalization in FY 2025-26.
Figure 6: Proposed Covered Parking for New ATC Tower
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Figure 7: Proposed Covered Parking for near Staff canteen
Figure 8: Proposed Parking Area near Electrical office
ix Construction of AAI Admin Block- AAI has proposed construction of a new Administrative
Block at an estimated cost of ₹11.18 crore (which includes the base cost of ₹ 10 Crores and
Financing Allowance of ₹ ₹1.18 crores), for capitalization in FY 2028-29.
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The facility is intended to house administrative and engineering offices, as AAI plans to convert
the old Terminal Building fully into a Cargo Complex. The Authority notes that while the
requirement for a new Admin Block is justified, AAI has not yet prepared a conceptual plan.
Considering the standard timelines needed for execution of such projects, it is doubtful whether
the work can be completed in the current Control Period.
Accordingly, based on the essentiality of this project, the Authority proposes to consider the
Construction of AAI Admin Block on an actual incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the
Second Control Period, subject to reasonableness of completion cost, while determining tariff for
the Third Control Period for Raipur Airport.
A7- Tools & Equipment
i ETD, DFMD & supply of 10 Nos Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD)-
AAI has projected procurement of Explosive Trace Detectors (ETDs), Door Frame Metal
Detectors (DFMDs) and Hand-Held Metal Detectors (HHMDs), with an estimated outlay of ₹
0.97 Crores and the same is as follows:
• ₹0.60 crore in FY 2025-26 for 4 nos. ETDs
• ₹0.30 crore in FY 2028-29 for 2 nos. ETDs
• ₹0.04 crore for 2 nos. DFMD and ₹₹0.03 Crores for 10 nos. HHMDs
The Authority notes that the above assets are essential security equipment required at the pre-
embarkation security check, access gates and alongside X-BIS. The Independent Consultant of
the Authority has examined the proposed CAPEX by reviewing the award letters issued for these
works and the tendering process undertaken by the Airport Operator.
The projected cost is found to be reasonable with respect to prevailing market rates. Accordingly,
the Authority proposes to consider CAPEX of ₹ 0.97 Crores towards the procurement of ETDs,
DFMDs and HHMDs, as proposed by AAI.
ii BDDS Equipment:
AAI has proposed ₹1.50 crore in the MYTP for replacement of Priority-1 BDDS equipment
during the Control Period, in line with replacement norms. However, AAI has not furnished either
the list of equipment to be replaced or the detailed estimates for the same. In the absence of such
details, the Authority is unable to examine the reasonableness of the proposed cost. Accordingly,
the Authority proposes to consider the BDDS equipment replacement cost of ₹1.50 crore on
actual incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the Second Control Period, subject to
reasonableness of completion cost, while determining tariff for the Third Control Period for
Raipur Airport.
iii Body Scanner-
AAI has projected ₹17.50 crore towards procurement of 7 numbers of Full Body Scanners (FBS).
The Authority notes that FBS installation in India is still at a nascent stage and the reconfiguration
plan of the Terminal Building submitted by AAI does not incorporate FBS. Therefore, feasibility
of installing 7 numbers FBS in the existing Security Hold Area is doubtful. Considering
operational necessity, it is assessed that procurement of 2 numbers of FBS at an estimated cost of
₹5 crore is reasonable, as compared to the cost incurred by other similar airports. Hence, the
Authority proposes to consider the procurement of 2 numbers. Body Scanners at a cost of ₹5
crore for capitalisation in FY 2027-28.
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iv SCCTV-
AAI has projected ₹2.00 crore in the MYTP towards replacement/augmentation of Security
CCTV (SCCTV) systems for capitalisation in FY 2027-28. The Authority notes that AAI has not
submitted detailed estimates. However, considering the criticality of SCCTV in strengthening
airport security systems and the reasonableness of costs, as compared with that of other similar
airports, the Authority proposes to consider the SCCTV system at a cost of ₹2.00 crore for
capitalisation in FY 2027-28.
v FIDS and PA system
AAI has projected ₹1.50 crore towards Flight Information Display System (FIDS) and ₹1.00
crore towards Public Address (PA) system for capitalisation during the Control Period. As AAI
informed that these works are linked with the reconfiguration of the Terminal Building, which is
yet to be finalised. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the procurement of FIDS
(₹1.50 crore) and PA system (₹1.00 crore) on actual incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the
Second Control Period, subject to reasonableness of completion cost, while determining tariff for
the Third Control Period for Raipur Airport.
vi ASMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System)
AAI has proposed implementation of Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control
System (ASMGCS) for ₹ 25 Crores in FY 2029-30. The Authority notes that ASMGCS provides
routing, guidance and surveillance for the safe control of aircraft and vehicles on the manoeuvring
operational area and is generally required at airports with high traffic volume, multiple
runways/taxiways or frequent low-visibility conditions. The system is under the operational
control of ANS/CNS services, though some infrastructure overlaps with airport systems. It is
further noted that in MYTP submissions of other airports (e.g., Amritsar, Lucknow), ASMGCS
cost was not considered as part of RAB for determination of aeronautical tariff. Upon enquiry,
AAI vide e-mail dated September 18, 2025 has confirmed that the same approach will be followed
here. Accordingly, the Authority does not propose to include ASMGCS for ₹ 25 Crores in the
CAPEX for the Second Control Period.
A8- Electrical Installation
i Provision of Runway Turn pad Lights and other associated works - AAI has projected ₹4.78
crore in the MYTP towards provision of Runway Turn Pad Lights and associated works as
follows:
a) Provision of Runway Turn pad Lights and other associated works - AAI has projected
₹2.38 crore towards provision of Runway Turn Pad Lights and associated works. The
Authority notes that DGCA, in its surveillance inspection of Raipur Airport in 2023, has
pointed out non-compliance with CAR requirements, stating specifically that Runway Turn
Pad Lights should be provided on turning pads intended for night operations. To comply with
the DGCA’s directive and to resolve the non-compliance, AAI prepared an estimate and
obtained AA & ES approval for ₹2.38 crore while the actual completion cost is ₹1.84 Crores.
Based on the statutory requirement and actual cost incurrence, the Authority proposes to
consider this CAPEX as ₹1.84 Crores for capitalisation in FY 2025-26.
b) Replacement of Conventional Halogen Type Runway Lights with LED Lights- AAI has
projected ₹1.00 crore in the MYTP and proposed to capitalise the same in FY 2026-27.
Considering the operational and energy efficiency benefits and reasonableness of the cost
based on prevailing market rates, the Authority proposes to consider the cost estimate for this
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work, which is ₹ 1.00 Crores for capitalisation in FY 2026-27 as per AAI’s proposal.
c) Replacement of Runway Cable (Edge Lights)- AAI has proposed ₹1.00 crore towards
replacement of existing runway cables, for capitalisation in FY 2026-27. The replacement has
been recommended from a safety perspective. The Authority, therefore, proposes to consider
the projected cost of ₹1.00 crore for capitalisation in FY 2026-27.
d) Replacement of PAPI for Runway 06- AAI has projected ₹0.10 crore in the MYTP for
replacement of the existing PAPI system and proposed to capitalize it in FY 2025-26.
However, it is noted that AA&ES has not been granted as on date and considering the
complexities involved in operationalizing the PAPI system, the Authority proposes to shift the
year of capitalisation of this project (amounting to ₹ 0.10 Crores) to FY 2026-27.
e) Provision of Simple Approach Lighting System (SAPL) for Runway 06- In compliance
with DGCA’s Civil Aviation Requirements, one approach lighting system is required to be
available at both runway ends for night operations. While CAT II Approach Lighting System
has been provided for Runway 24, Runway 06 did not have such provision earlier due to
obstacles in the approach path. With the removal of these obstacles, AAI has proposed to
install SAPL for Runway 06 at a projected cost of ₹0.30 crore in the MYTP, for capitalisation
in FY 2026-27. A detailed estimate of ₹0.20 crore has since been prepared, which is found to
be reasonable. The Authority, therefore, proposes to consider capitalisation of ₹0.20 crore in
FY 2026-27.
Based on the above and considering the statutory requirement and the actual completion cost of
the work, the Authority proposes to consider the provision of Runway Turn Pad Lights and
associated works at a cost of ₹4.14 crores (₹1.84 Cr.+₹1 Cr.+ ₹1 Cr.+₹0.10 Cr. + ₹0.20 Cr.) as
mentioned above.
ii Provision of Standby HT Cable for Solar system - AAI has proposed ₹1.00 crore in the MYTP
towards provision of a standby HT cable for the Solar Power System, for capitalisation in FY
2026-27. The Authority notes that the existing main HT cable has been damaged, and its failure
results in loss of electricity generated by the solar plant. Provision of a standby cable will enhance
reliability in utilisation of solar power, and the work is justified from an environmental
management perspective. The Independent Consultant has reviewed the detailed estimate for this
work, which amounts to ₹0.82 crore and the same is found to be reasonable, with reference to
market rates. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider ₹0.82 crores for provision of
standby HT cable, for capitalisation in FY 2026-27.
iii Replacement of HT Panel- AAI has proposed replacement of the existing HT Panel
(commissioned in 2011) at a cost of ₹1.50 crore, for capitalisation in FY 2027-28. The Authority
notes that the existing panel, equipped with SF6 Circuit Breaker, has outlived its useful life.
Replacement with the latest upgraded system will improve power supply reliability and reduce
breakdowns. The proposed cost of ₹1.50 crore is considered to be reasonable, in line with
prevailing market rates. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to approve the replacement of HT
Panel at a cost of ₹1.50 crore for capitalisation in FY 2027-28.
iv Replacement of Transformer - AAI has proposed replacement of the existing 1500 KVA
transformer (commissioned in 2011) with a 2000 KVA transformer at a cost of ₹5.00 crore, for
capitalisation in FY 2028-29. The Authority notes that the useful life of the existing transformer
is over and capacity augmentation is required due to increased contract demand arising from
facilities such as international cargo, domestic cargo, and community centre. The proposed cost
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of ₹5.00 crore is found to be reasonable, when compared with prevailing market rates.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to approve the replacement of transformer at ₹5.00 crore for
capitalisation in FY 2028-29.
v Replacement of Cooling Towers of HVAC System- AAI has proposed replacement of the
existing cooling towers of the HVAC system at a cost of ₹1.00 crore, with capitalisation in FY
2027-28. The Authority notes that the existing cooling towers have completed their useful life,
and additional capacity is also required to improve cooling efficiency in the terminal building.
The estimated cost for the above work proposed by AAI is considered reasonable, in line with
market rates. However, the Authority proposes to apportion the estimated cost in respect of
Replacement of Cooling Towers of HVAC in Terminal Building Ratio of 90:10.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the replacement of HVAC cooling towers at an
estimated cost of ₹ 0.90 crore (Aeronautical portion) for capitalisation in FY 2027-28.
vi Replacement of AHU - AAI has projected ₹1.89 crore (Aeronautical portion) for replacement
of Air Handling Units (AHUs), for capitalisation in FY 2028-29, which is apportioned in ratio of
94.56:5.44(Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical) by AAI. The Authority notes that the existing
AHUs, installed in 2011, have already outlived their life span of seven years. Replacement with
energy-efficient AHUs of latest technology will enhance cooling efficiency in the terminal
building. The estimated cost is found to be reasonable, in line with prevailing market rates.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to approve the replacement of AHUs at ₹1.80 crore
(Aeronautical portion), after re-allocating the CAPEX in Terminal Building ratio of 90:10
(Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical) for capitalisation in FY 2028-29.
vii Replacement of Tools and Plants (scissor Lift/ boom lift) - AAI has projected ₹1.50 crore for
procurement of a new boom lift, for capitalisation in FY 2029-30. The Authority notes that the
existing boom lift, procured in 2015, has become obsolete and spare parts are no longer available,
rendering it as unsafe for operations. The proposed cost of ₹1.50 crore is found to be reasonable
with respect to market rates. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to approve procurement of a
new boom lift at ₹1.50 crore for capitalisation in FY 2029-30.
viii Replacement of arrival of conveyor system - AAI initially projected ₹6.00 crore in the MYTP
for replacement of three conveyor belts (arrival area) over FY 2027-28 to FY 2029-30. The
Authority notes that the belts, commissioned in 2011, have completed their useful life of ten years
as per AAI’s Material Management policy. Subsequently, AAI revised the proposal to replace
only two conveyor belts during this Control Period — one each in FY 2028-29 and FY 2029-30
— at a revised outlay of ₹4.94 crore. The revised cost is reasonable with respect to market rates.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to approve replacement of two conveyor belts at a total cost
of ₹4.94 crore over FY 2028-29 and FY 2029-30.
ix SITC of 300TR Screw Chiller- AAI has projected ₹2.00 crore in the MYTP for installation of
a 300 TR Screw Chiller, for capitalisation in FY 2029-30. The Authority notes that the proposal
has been revised recently, with a detailed estimate being prepared by AAI for ₹0.60 crore. The
requirement arises from increased passenger occupancy in the terminal building and the need to
maintain optimal cooling during peak summer. Since the chiller serves the terminal building, the
CAPEX is further apportioned in the Terminal Building ratio of 90:10. Considering that the
revised cost as reasonable with reference to market rates, the Authority proposes to approve
installation of a 300 TR Screw Chiller at ₹0.54 crore (Aeronautical portion) for capitalisation in
FY 2029-30.
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x Other Electrical works and replacements –
(a) SITC of K4 crash rated blocking bollard, Boom Barrier and hydraulic Tyre Killer-
AAI has proposed SITC of one bollard, one tyre killer and one boom barrier at Gate No. 04
of Raipur Airport at an estimated cost of ₹0.61 crore for capitalisation in FY 2025-26. The
Authority notes that BCAS, vide addendum dated 28 Feb 2024, has included crash-rated
boom barriers in the minimum standards for civil aviation security equipment. Considering
this requirement, the Security Department raised the necessity for installation of K4 rated
bollards (capable of stopping 15,000 lb vehicles at 30 mph within one metre penetration),
boom barrier and tyre killer.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, by
reviewing the award letters and the tendering process undertaken by the Airport Operator.
The work is in progress and expected to be completed in FY 2025-26. The estimated cost of
₹0.61 crore is found to be reasonable, in line with market rates. Accordingly, the Authority
proposes to approve SITC of K4 crash-rated bollard, boom barrier and hydraulic tyre killer
at a cost of ₹0.61 crore for capitalisation in FY 2025-26.
(b) Replacement of Insulating Mat of substation- AAI has projected ₹0.10 crore, towards
replacement of insulating mat of the substation, for capitalisation in FY 2026-27. The
Authority notes that the work is an essential safety requirement and fully aeronautical. The
estimated cost of ₹0.10 crore is reasonable, in line with the market rates. Accordingly, the
Authority proposes to approve replacement of insulating mat at a cost of ₹0.10 crore for
capitalisation in FY 2026-27.
(c) Provision of Aerosol Fire Fighting Works in LT Panel - AAI has projected ₹0.46 crore
towards provision of aerosol-based fire suppression system in LT Panels at CNS/ATM
installations. The Authority notes that as per AAI’s CNS Circular 03/2023, unmanned
CNS/ATM equipment sites are required to be equipped with gaseous fire suppression
systems suitable for electronic equipment, to prevent residue and damage. The work has
already been taken up in ILS and DVOR buildings. Since the proposal pertains to ANS
installations, the Authority proposes not to consider the same as part of Aeronautical
CAPEX.
(d) Provision of Surge Arrester in New CCR Room- AAI has projected ₹0.10 crore towards
provision of a surge arrester in the new CCR room, for capitalisation in FY 2026-27. The
Authority notes that installation of surge arrester is essential to safeguard the costly CCR
unit and airfield lighting systems from sudden voltage spikes The Authority, through its
Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX, including review of award
letters, and verified the tendering process for the above work undertaken by the Airport
Operator. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to approve provision of surge arrester in CCR
room at a cost of ₹0.10 crore for capitalisation in FY 2026-27.
(e) Provision of Remote Cable for High Mast - AAI has projected ₹0.15 crore towards
provision of remote cable connection to apron high mast lights, for capitalisation in FY 2025-
26. The Authority notes that the work is essential for enabling remote operations from the
control tower and the projected cost is reasonable with reference CPWD norms. However,
it is noted that currently AA&ES has not been granted for this project and therefore the
Authority, proposes to shift the year of capitalisation to FY 2026-27. Accordingly, the
Authority proposes to consider provision of remote cable for high mast at a cost of ₹0.15
crore for capitalisation in FY 2026-27.
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(f) Individual LT connection in AAI residential staff Quarters- AAI has projected ₹0.55
crore in the MYTP towards provision of individual LT connections to AAI residential staff
quarters, for capitalisation in FY 2026-27. The Authority notes that the work is justified, as
individual LT connections reduce maintenance burden, ensure independent billing per
household and shift responsibility for equipment upkeep to the utility provider.
Since ANS staff are also accommodated in the colony, the Authority proposes to apply
Quarters ratio for determining the Aeronautical CAPEX. Accordingly, out of ₹0.55 crore,
an amount of ₹0.46 crore has been apportioned towards aeronautical activities. The
Authority proposes to consider provision of individual LT connections in residential staff
quarters amounting to ₹0.46 crores, for capitalisation in FY 2026-27.
(g) Replacement of Split AC's Tower AC's / Cassette Ac etc- AAI has projected ₹0.35 crore
towards replacement of individual AC units, proposed for capitalisation in FY 2029-30. The
Authority notes that while replacement of AC units is required once they outlive their useful
life, AAI has not provided details such as location and type of ACs to be replaced.
Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider this CAPEX on actual incurrence basis, at
the time of true up of Second Control Period, subject to efficiency and reasonableness, while
determining tariff for the Third Control Period.
(h) Replacement of Fans and Fixtures in CISF Barrack- AAI has projected ₹0.02 crore for
replacement of fans and fixtures in the CISF barrack. The Authority notes that the work is
minor but necessary for welfare of security personnel. Accordingly, the Authority proposes
to approve the replacement of fans and fixtures in CISF barrack at a cost of ₹0.02 crore as
projected.
A9 Fire Fighting equipment/ CFT
i ACFT - AAI has proposed procurement of one Aircraft Crash Fire Tender (ACFT) of 10,000-
litre water capacity at a projected cost of ₹8.64 crore, for capitalisation in FY 2027-28. The
Authority notes that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has identified Raipur Airport among airports
to be upgraded for handling VVIP Aircraft B-777-300 ER. To ensure safe operations of such
aircraft, augmentation of firefighting capabilities through an additional ACFT is essential. The
Independent Consultant has verified the tender floated by AAI on March 28, 2025 and the
proposed CAPEX cost amounting to ₹8.64 crores, is found to be reasonable, with reference to
prevailing market rates. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the procurement of
one ACFT at a cost of ₹8.64 crore for capitalisation in FY 2027-28.
ii SITC of fire hydrant at NITB parking area and New ATC Tower- AAI has projected ₹0.33
crore in the MYTP for provision of a Fire Hydrant system at the NITB parking area and the
New ATC Tower, for capitalisation in FY 2025-26.
The Authority notes that this CAPEX is necessary as Fire Department of Chhattisgarh, while
issuing the Fire Safety Certificate, recommended installation of hydrants at these locations.
Further, it is noted AAI has reduced 10% of the estimated cost of ₹0.37 crore towards the New
ATC Tower, since it falls under ANS, thereby projecting ₹0.33 crore. The Authority notes that
this project does not fall under aeronautical CAPEX, as the parking area of the Terminal
Building is considered as non-aeronautical and proposes to disallow the same and proposes to
not consider SITC of fire hydrant at NITB parking area and New ATC Tower as part of
Aeronautical CAPEX for the Second Control Period.
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iii Special repair/ replacement of fire-fighting equipment and fire alarming system- AAI has
proposed ₹2.50 crores towards special repair/replacement of certain firefighting installations
and fire alarm systems, for capitalisation in FY 2029-30. The Authority notes that while
replacement is justified on operational grounds, AAI has not provided detailed equipment lists
or estimates. In the absence of supporting details, the Authority proposes to consider the special
repair/replacement of firefighting equipment and fire alarm system on actual incurrence basis,
at the time of true up of the Second Control Period, subject to efficiency and reasonableness,
while determining tariff for the Third Control Period for Raipur Airport.
A10 X-Ray Baggage System
i DV XBIS - AAI has proposed ₹2.10 crore towards SITC of 4 RB and 2 HB Dual View XBIS
to replace the existing Single View XBIS, for capitalisation in FY 2025-26. The Authority notes
that replacement is necessary to comply with Aviation Security orders and the estimated cost is
reasonable with respect to prevailing market rates.
The Authority, through its Independent Consultant has examined the proposed CAPEX,
including review of award letters and verified the tendering process for the above works by the
Airport Operator. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider capitalisation of DV XBIS
amounting to ₹2.10 crores, in FY 2025-26.
ii Inline XBIS - AAI has projected ₹10 crore towards the realignment and upgrading of the
existing ILBS in line with the reconfiguration of the Check-in Counters. The Authority notes
that as the scheme, drawings, and estimates have not yet been prepared due to non-finalisation
of the reconfiguration of the Terminal Building, the projected CAPEX is only a provisional
estimate. Considering the essentiality and uncertainties involved in its execution, the Authority
proposes to consider this CAPEX on actual incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the Second
Control Period, subject to efficiency and reasonableness, while determining tariff for the Third
Control Period for Raipur Airport.
6.2.5 The Authority notes that AAI has submitted the Terminal Building ratio of 94.56%: 5.44%
(Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical) for apportionment of common assets within the Terminal Building
at Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period. The Authority proposes to consider the Terminal
Building ratio of 90%:10% (Aeronautical: Non-Aeronautical), as recommended by IMG norms (for
airports having passenger traffic of less than 10 MPPA), in line with the optimum non-aeronautical
area allocation of 8% to 12%. This proposal has been made considering the steady growth in passenger
traffic, witnessed by the Airport in the past few years and the fact that tariff is being determined for the
Second Control Period for Raipur Airport. Further, it is noted that the Airport Operator had submitted
Terminal Building ratio of 91.03%:8.97% for the First Control Period. Based on the above factors, the
Authority proposes to consider Terminal Building ratio of 90%:10% for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period, in line with IMG norms and that followed for other similar airports.
6.2.6 The Authority is aware that AAI would be eligible to claim GST input credit on procurement of certain
moveable property. Therefore, the Authority expects AO to properly account for such credit, in
accordance with Chapter V of Central Goods and Services Tax, 2017 and capitalize assets net of GST
Input Tax Credit, wherever applicable. The Authority may examine the accounting of Input Tax credit
and make necessary adjustments in this regard, at the time of determination of tariffs for the Third
Control Period.
6.2.7 The Authority notes that AAI has claimed Financing allowance of ₹ 25.67 Crores for Raipur Airport,
as part of the CAPEX proposed for the Second Control Period. Considering the nature of Raipur Airport
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as brownfield airport, the Authority has examined AAI’s claim towards Financing Allowance and has
the following views:
• The Authority has been reiterating in all its Tariff Orders that Financing Allowance is applicable
only to Greenfield airports in its initial stage.
• Developments at greenfield airports inherently take longer durations to commission and
operationalize. Thus, airport operators would have to wait for a considerable duration before getting
returns on large capital projects. Keeping this in view, the Authority had earlier provisioned for
financing allowance in initial stages to such airports. It may be further noted that the Authority has
never provided financing allowance in the case of brownfield airports and any airport of AAI, in its
any of the Tariff Orders. Further, financing allowance for greenfield airports of BIAL, HIAL, CIAL
etc. was allowed only for the initial stages of their development, after which IDC was permitted on
the debt portion of the proposed capital expenditure.
• It is pertinent to note that in case of a greenfield airport, investment in regulatory blocks by the
Airport Operator would not make the airport facilities available to the passengers. Brownfield and
Greenfield airports can’t be equated on this issue. In greenfield airports, the tariff is not applicable
and no revenue is available to the Airport Operator till the aeronautical services have been created
and put to use. However, in the case of brownfield airports, in a scenario where the AO brings in
additional investments, the airport facilities are mobilized and enabled to other functional parts of
the airport, which remain functional and the AO keeps on enjoying the charges from the users. In
the case of Raipur Airport, since new projects have included mobilization of existing operations, the
said Airport ought to be considered as a brownfield airport, which would not be eligible for Financing
Allowance on the equity portion of newly funded capital projects.
• Financing Allowance is a notional allowance and different from interest during construction.
Therefore, the provision of Financing Allowance on the entire capital work in progress would lead
to a difference between the projected capitalization and actual cost incurred, especially when the
Airport Operator funds the projects through a mix of equity and debt. Further, the Authority opines
that only IDC should be provided on the debt borrowings availed for execution of a project.
• The Authority considers that providing return on capital expenditure from the very beginning of
construction will significantly lower the risks for an airport operator and may require revisiting the
return on equity allowed to airport operators as the investment in the asset class will then be equated
to risk free rate of return.
• Further, provision of Financing Allowance will disincentivize the Airport Operators from ensuring
timely completion of projects and delivery of services to the users. Therefore, the Authority is of the
view that a return should be provided only when the assets are made available to the airport users
except in the case of certain costs like IDC that will have to be incurred in case debt is used for
funding of projects.
• Furthermore, the future returns from the project should generate adequate returns to cover the cost
of equity during the construction stage. The AO is adequately compensated for the risks associated
with the equity investments in a construction project once the project is capitalized by means of a
reasonable cost of equity.
Therefore, based on the above analysis, the Authority proposes not to allow the Financing allowance of
₹ 25.67 Crores claimed by AAI for the Second Control Period.
6.2.8 The Authority proposes to readjust (reduce) 1% of the uncapitalized project cost from the ARR / target
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revenue as re-adjustment in case any particular capital project is not completed/ capitalized as per the
approved Capitalisation schedule. It is further proposed that if the delay in completion of the project is
beyond the timeline given in the capitalization schedule, due to any reason beyond the control of
Airport Operator or its contracting agency and is properly justified, the same would be considered by
the Authority while truing up the actual cost at the time of determination of tariff for the next Control
Period. The readjustment in the ARR/ Target Revenue is to protect the interest of the stakeholders who
are paying for proposed services provided by Raipur Airport and is also encouragement for Raipur
Airport to commission/ capitalize the proposed assets as per the approved CAPEX plan/schedule
6.2.9 In accordance with above, the Authority proposes the capital expenditure for the Second Control Period
as per the table below:
Table 40: Capital Expenditure (Project-wise) proposed by the Authority for Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
Year of Capitalisation
Capitalisation
S. No. Description of Project Submitted Submitted Proposed Difference
Proposed by
by AAI by AAI by the (3)=(2)- (1)
the Authority
Authority
A. Capital Addition projects proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period
A1 Taxiway/ Apron
Construction of Parallel Taxi
Track (PTT), Rapid-Exit Taxi
i) Track (RET) and Apron for 4 2028-29 2028-29 114.90 72.87 42.03
Nos. Code-B type aircraft
parking
Construction of GSE area
ii) 2027-28 2027-28 5.49 5.00 0.49
inside Operational Area
A2 Roads, Bridges & Culverts - -
Improvisation of traffic lanes
i) 2025-26 2025-26 5.83 5.25 0.58
in front of Terminal Building
Construction of balance
ii) portion of new fire approach 2025-26 2025-26 1.55 1.55 -
road
Provision of Kerb stone and
iii) foot path along roads on city 2025-26 2025-26 1.20 1.08 0.12
side of airport at city side
A3 Terminal Building -
i) Renovation of Toilets in NITB 2025-26 2026-27 4.78 4.31 0.48
Reconfiguration of Existing
ii) Terminal Building 2025-26 - 2.33 - 2.33
SH: Civil Works
A4 Building- Residential -
Construction of AAI
i) 2029-30 - 18.74 - 18.74
residential colony
Boundary Wall-
A5 -
Operational
Property boundary wall on
i) 2026-27 2026-27 3.21 3.21 -
acquired land
Construction of RCC framed
ii) Operational Boundary wall 2025-26 2025-26 0.83 0.83 -
from OTB to Gate no. 04
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Year of Capitalisation
Capitalisation
S. No. Description of Project Submitted Submitted Proposed Difference
Proposed by
by AAI by AAI by the (3)=(2)- (1)
the Authority
Authority
along with other
miscellaneous civil works
Other Buildings-
A6 -
Unclassified
Construction of fixed finger
& rotunda including
(i) 2025-26 2025-26 1.50 1.36 0.14
associated electrical work for
bay no. 06 (Civil Work)
Passenger boarding bridge to
(ii) 2025-26 2026-27 4.50 4.25 0.25
be installed in Rotunda
Construction of E&M work
(iii) 2025-26 2026-27 3.19 3.19 -
shop
Construction of Community
(iv) 2025-26 2026-27 7.53 4.12 3.41
Centre (civil)
Construction of office space
(v) 2025-26 2025-26 1.45 1.31 0.15
adjacent to NITB
Construction of Emergency
(vi) 2025-26 2026-27 2.55 2.55 -
Medical Centre civil
Miscellaneous. Civil work at
(vii) city side and AAI residential 2025-26 2025-26 0.88 0.79 0.09
colony.
Provision of covered parking
(viii) 2025-26 2025-26 0.81 0.49 0.32
(for AAI staff)
Construction of AAI Admin
(ix) 2028-29 - 11.18 - 11.18
Block
A7 Tools & Equipment
-
ETD, DFMD & supply of 10
2025-26 2025-26
(i) Nos Hand Held Metal 0.97 0.97 -
/2028-29 /2028-29
Detector (HHMD)
(ii) BDDS Equipments 2026-27 - 1.50 - 1.50
(iii) Body Scanner 2027-28 2027-28 17.50 5.00 12.50
(iv) SCCTV 2027-28 2027-28 2.00 2.00 -
(v) FIDS and PA system 2027-28 - 2.50 - 2.50
(vi) ASMGCS 2029-30 - 25.00 - 25.00
A8 Electrical Installations - -
Reconfiguration of Existing
(i) Terminal Building 2025-26 - 15.33 - 15.33
SH: electrical work
Provision of Runway Turn
2025-26/ 2025-26/ 2026-
(ii) pad Lights and other 4.78 4.14 0.64
2026-27 27
associated works
Provision of Standby HT
(iii) 2026-27 2026-27 1.00 0.82 0.18
Cable for Solar system
Construction of Parallel Taxi
(iv) Track & 4 B Code Apron. SH: 2028-29 2028-29 12.69 7.42 5.27
Electrical Work.
Construction of Community
(v) 2025-26 2026-27 1.06 0.61 0.44
Center (SH: Electrical Work).
(vi) Replacement of HT Panel 2027-28 2027-28 1.50 1.50 -
(vii) Replacement of Transformer 2028-29 2028-29 5.00 5.00 -
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Year of Capitalisation
Capitalisation
S. No. Description of Project Submitted Submitted Proposed Difference
Proposed by
by AAI by AAI by the (3)=(2)- (1)
the Authority
Authority
Replacement of Cooling
(viii) 2027-28 2027-28 1.00 0.90 0.10
Towers of HVAC System.
Replacement of AHU's at
(ix) 2028-29 2028-29 1.89 1.80 0.09
S.V. Airport Raipur
Replacement of Tools and
(x) 2029-30 2029-30 1.50 1.50 -
Plants (scissor Lift/ boom lift)
from FY
from FY 2028-
Replacement of arrival of 202-28 to
29 to Fy 2029-
(xi) conveyor system (03 Nos) ( ) Fy 2029-30 6.00 4.94 1.06
30 one each
total 6 crore for 3 belts one each
year
year
(xii) SITC of 300TR Screw Chiller 2029-30 2029-30 2.00 0.54 1.46
Other Electrical works and FY 2025-
(xiii) 2025-26 2.96 2.13 0.82
replacements 26
A9 Furniture and Fixtures -
Construction of Community
(i) 2025-26 2026-27 0.40 0.17
Centre (Furniture) 0.23
Providing and placing Check-
in Counters, Immigration
(ii) 2025-26 - 0.62 0.62
counters, Custom counters
etc. -
Fire Fighting equipment/
A10 -
CFT
(i) 1 ACFT 2027-28 2027-28 8.64 8.64 -
SITC of fire hydrant at NITB
(ii) parking area and New ATC 2025-26 - 0.33 0.33
Tower -
Special repair/ replacement of
(iii) fire-fighting equipment and 2029-30 - 2.50 2.50
fire alarming system -
A9 X-Ray Baggage System -
(i) DV XBIS 2025-26 2025-26 2.10 2.10 -
(ii) Inline XBIS 2026-27 - 10.00 - 10.00
Capital expenditure
proposed for the Second TOTAL (A) 323.22 162.40 160.82
Control Period
Year-wise Capitalisation of Assets is as follows (₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
TOTAL
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
18.17 26.82 23.04 89.86 4.51 162.40
Note: The Authority proposes to consider capitalization schedule of Aeronautical expenditure for Raipur
Airport for the Second Control Period as ₹ 162.40 Crores, against proposed ₹ 323.22 Crores of AAI mainly due
to:
• Non consideration of Financing Allowance of ₹25.67 Crores.
• Non consideration of CAPEX on ASMGCS amounting to ₹25 Crores, as same is generally considered as
part of ANS/CNS.
• Application of Terminal Building ratio of 90:10 for deriving the Aeronautical cost of Terminal Building
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project works.
• Rationalization of Parallel Taxi Track, due to constraints & hindrance in execution of portion of PTT on
North-eastern side, resulting in reduction of CAPEX by ₹ 47.30 Crores.
• Rationalisation of CAPEX on Body Scanner by ₹12.50 Crores.
• Consideration of CAPEX for various projects on actual incurrence basis due to uncertainty of CAPEX/
Completion of execution of projects within the current Control Period and non-availability of a detailed
estimate provided by AAI.
The Authority proposes to consider capitalization of Aeronautical expenditure for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period as ₹ 162.40 Crores.
6.3 Depreciation for the Second Control Period
AAI’s Submission on Depreciation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport
6.3.1 Raipur Airport follows its approved rates of depreciation for different asset classes. While submitting
the Multi-Year Tariff proposal for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport, AAI has taken
cognizance of the rates of depreciation approved by the Authority in previous tariff orders (Order No.
35 dated January 12, 2018, and Amendment No. 01 to Order No. 35/ 2017-18 on ‘Determination of
Useful Life on Airport Assets’). Accordingly, the rates of depreciation approved by the Authority have
been applied by Raipur Airport from FY 2019-20 onwards.
6.3.2 Depreciation has been computed separately on opening block of assets and on the proposed additions.
6.3.3 The depreciation amount proposed by Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period has been presented
in the table below:
Table 41: Depreciation proposed by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY TOTAL
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Land 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Runways, Taxiway & Aprons 3.09 3.09 3.18 5.18 7.09 21.63
Road, Bridges & Culverts 1.16 1.47 1.40 1.40 1.34 6.78
Building- Terminal 2.82 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 14.57
Building - Temporary 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Building - Residential 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.40 0.80
Security Fencing - Temporary 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Boundary Wall -Operational 1.51 1.35 0.97 0.97 0.89 5.68
Boundary Wall - Residential 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Buildings-Unclassified 0.76 1.14 1.14 1.32 1.51 5.87
Computer : End Users 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05
Computer: Servers and Networks 0.16 0.07 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.26
Intangible Assets- Software 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.08
Plant & Machinery 0.47 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 1.26
Tools & Equipments 1.66 1.73 2.52 3.21 4.05 13.18
Office Furniture 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Vehicles 0.26 0.26 0.18 0.09 0.05 0.84
Vehicle- Cars & Jeeps 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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FY FY FY FY FY TOTAL
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Electrical Installations 3.62 4.66 5.09 6.35 7.55 27.26
Solar Plant 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 1.42
Other Office equipment 0.45 0.45 0.24 0.03 0.02 1.18
Furniture & Fixtures-Other than Trolly 0.36 0.42 0.32 0.22 0.21 1.53
Furniture & Fixtures- Trolly 0.12 0.12 0.06 0.00 0.00 0.30
X Ray Baggage System 0.34 0.74 1.08 1.08 1.02 4.25
CFT/Fire Fighting Equipment 1.02 1.02 1.31 1.06 1.05 5.47
TOTAL 18.27 20.08 21.03 24.44 28.59 112.42
Authority’s examination of Depreciation for the Second Control Period
6.3.4 The Authority notes that Raipur Airport has calculated the depreciation for the Second Control Period
based on the useful life of the asset with the Order No. 35/ 2017-18 dated January 12, 2018. The
Authority has reviewed the depreciation submitted by AAI for the Second Control Period with the rates
as per the Order No.35/ 2017-18 dated January 12, 2018.
6.3.5 Based on changes in the proposed capital expenditure and the capitalisation schedule, the Authority
proposes the following depreciation for the Second Control Period.
Table 42: Depreciation proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY TOTAL
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Land 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Runways, Taxiway & Aprons 3.09 3.09 3.00 2.04 5.68 16.90
Road, Bridges & Culverts 0.34 1.40 1.33 1.33 1.33 5.72
Building- Terminal 2.65 2.58 2.79 2.79 2.79 13.61
Building - Temporary - - - - - -
Building - Residential 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09 0.09 0.48
Security Fencing - Temporary - - - - - -
Boundary Wall -Operational 1.42 1.03 0.97 0.97 0.85 5.24
Boundary Wall - Residential - - - - - -
Other Buildings-Unclassified 0.31 0.28 0.99 0.99 0.98 3.55
Computer: End Users 0.05 - - - - 0.05
Computer: Servers and Networks 0.20 0.08 0.02 0.00 - 0.29
Intangible Assets- Software 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 - 0.09
Plant & Machinery 0.47 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 1.26
Tools & Equipment 1.64 1.64 1.64 1.59 1.59 8.09
Office Furniture - - - - - -
Vehicles 0.26 0.26 0.16 0.09 0.05 0.82
Vehicle- Cars & Jeeps - - - - - -
Electrical Installations 2.39 2.35 2.97 2.46 4.65 14.83
Solar Plant 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 1.42
Other Office equipment 0.45 0.45 0.07 0.03 0.03 1.03
Furniture & Fixtures-Other than Trolly 0.29 0.26 0.19 0.10 0.10 0.94
Furniture & Fixtures- Trolly 0.12 0.12 0.10 - - 0.34
X Ray Baggage System 0.20 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.35 1.78
CFT/Fire Fighting Equipment 1.01 1.00 0.71 1.04 0.95 4.71
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FY FY FY FY FY TOTAL
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
TOTAL 15.30 15.56 15.96 14.44 19.90 81.15
Note: The Authority proposes to consider depreciation for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period as
₹ 81.15 Crores. The above depreciation is lesser than that proposed by AAI, which is ₹ 112.42 Crores, due
to the following reasons:
• Reduction of CAPEX by ₹ 160.82 Crores due to rationalization of project cost and consideration of the
capitalization of certain projects on actual incurrence basis, at the time of true up of the Second Control
Period, while determining tariff for the Third Control Period for Raipur Airport.
6.4 Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) for the Second Control Period
AAI’s Submission on RAB for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
6.4.1 AAI’s Submission on RAB for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport is as follows:
Table 43: RAB submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Opening RAB 166.27 211.85 210.46 230.05 353.58
Additions 63.85 18.69 40.63 147.96 52.09 323.22
Disposal/Transfers - - - - -
Depreciation 18.27 20.08 21.03 24.44 28.59 112.42
Closing RAB 211.85 210.46 230.05 353.58 377.08
Average RAB 189.06 211.15 220.26 291.82 365.33
Authority’s examination of RAB for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
6.4.2 The Authority proposes to adopt the capitalization of Aeronautical Expenditure in accordance with
Table 40 and the depreciation amounts in accordance with Table 42.
6.4.3 Based on the above factors, the RAB proposed to be considered by the Authority for determination of
Aeronautical tariff for the Second Control Period is as follows:
Table 44: RAB proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
Particulars FY FY FY FY FY Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Opening RAB (A) (refer Table 11) 166.49 169.36 180.62 187.70 263.12
Additions (B) (refer Table 40) 18.17 26.82 23.04 89.86 4.51 162.40
Disposal/Transfers (C) -
Depreciation (D) (refer Table 42) 15.30 15.56 15.96 14.44 19.90 81.15
Closing RAB (E) = [(A) +(B) – (C)
169.36 180.62 187.70 263.12 247.73
– (D)]
Average RAB = [(A) + (E)]/2 167.92 174.99 184.16 225.41 255.43
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The Authority proposes to consider Average RAB for the Raipur Airport for the Second Control
Period as detailed in Table 44.
6.5 Authority’s proposal regarding Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation and
Regulatory Asset Base for the Second Control Period
Based on the material before it and based on its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with
regard to Capital Expenditure, Depreciation and Regulatory Asset Base for the Second Control Period.
6.5.1 To adopt the capitalization of Aeronautical Capital Expenditure for the Second Control Period in
accordance with Table 40.
6.5.2 To true up the Capital expenditure based on actuals, cost efficiency and reasonableness, at the time of
determination of tariff for Third Control Period.
6.5.3 To reduce (adjust) 1% of the uncapitalized project cost from the ARR in case any particular capital
project is not completed/capitalized as per the approved capitalization schedule. Further, if the delay in
completion of the project is due to any reason beyond the control of AAI or its contracting agency and
the justification is acceptable to the Authority, the same would be considered by the Authority while
truing up the actual cost at the time of determination of tariff for the Third Control Period.
6.5.4 To consider depreciation as per Table 42 for the Second Control Period.
6.5.5 To true up Depreciation of the Second Control Period based on the actual asset additions and actual
date of capitalization during the tariff determination of the Third Control Period.
6.5.6 To consider average RAB for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table 44.
6.5.7 To true up the RAB based on actuals at the time of tariff determination for the Third Control Period.
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7 FAIR RATE OF RETURN (FRoR) FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
7.1 AAI’s Submission on Fair Return of Return for the Second Control Period for Raipur
Airport
7.1.1 AAI has submitted that Raipur Airport would primarily utilize internally accrued funds to fund the capital
expenditure that have been projected for the Second Control Period.
7.1.2 AAI has considered Fair rate of Return (FRoR) as 14% based on the Authority’s decision for the First
Control Period.
7.2 Authority’s examination of FRoR for the Second Control Period
7.2.1 The Authority notes that AAI has submitted that the capital expenditure proposed for the Second Control
Period will be funded through internal accruals and hence no debts have been proposed by AAI in its
MYTP submitted for the Second Control Period.
7.2.2 The Authority, in its past Tariff Orders in respect of other AAI airports noted that the capital structure of
AAI is not efficient due to heavy reliance on equity component and accordingly advised AAI to gradually
move towards adopting efficient capital structure by raising debt funds for its airport projects.
7.2.3 The Authority, during the tariff determination for AAI airports observed that generally the equity portion
is significant higher (above 90%) and the debt portion is quite nominal (below 10%). Therefore, allowing
a return on equity @ 14% on this high equity portion does not bring in efficiency, as compared to the
option of funding the project through an optimal mix of debt: equity, as per the normative gearing ratio
for the airport projects.
7.2.4 The Authority also notes the recommendations made by the Public Investment Board (PIB) in their
Minutes of Meeting dated February 20, 2024 (No. 27 (03)/ PFC-I/ 2024), wherein, the PIB has stated that
“the Authority would also consider other factors while assessing fair rate of return in cases where there
is a low level of gearing with the underlying objective of protecting the reasonable interests of Users”.
The above recommendation emphasizes the need to balance financial considerations, with a view to
protect the Airport Users' interests.
7.2.5 Considering the above, particularly the observations of PIB regarding funding of AAI Airport projects,
mainly through equity with nominal debt, the Authority had taken a considered decision for AAI airports,
while finalizing the tariffs for Indore and Varanasi Airports, that the Authority will apply Normative
Gearing Ratio of 48:52 (Debt: Equity) for determining the FRoR for AAI Airports. The Cost of Debt,
Cost of Equity considered by the Authority for determination of FRoR for Raipur Airport has been
explained as follows:
Cost of Debt
7.2.6 The Authority has considered the notional Cost of Debt for the Second Control Period, based on one-year
Marginal Cost of Fund Based Lending Rate (MCLR) of the State Bank of India (SBI) as on September
15, 2025, which stood at 8.75%. The Authority had also taken into consideration the increasing trend in
the MCLR-rates (for one/ two/ three years) and based on the same, the Authority proposed to consider an
average 8.75% as the Cost of Debt for the Second Control Period.
Cost of Equity
7.2.7 The Authority proposes to consider the Cost of Equity for Raipur Airport at 15.18%, as being considered
by AERA for PPP Airports, i.e., the average Cost of Equity determined based on the independent studies,
commissioned by the Authority, for the evaluation of cost of capital separately, in case of each PPP
Airport, namely DIAL, MIAL, GHIAL, BIAL and CIAL through a premier institute, namely IIM
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Bangalore.
7.2.8 The above independent study reports have used the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and a notional
gearing (Debt: Equity) ratio of 48:52 to determine the levered Equity beta and accordingly, derive the Cost
of Equity.
7.2.9 The above study report applies a methodology that factors in sovereign and business risks through
components like the risk-free rate and business volatility, establishing a fair cost of equity within the
FRoR calculation. This provides a relevant benchmark for estimating Raipur Airport’s cost of equity in
the Second Control Period, given the similar business environment, risk profile and policy framework
applicable for major airports, including Raipur Airport.
7.2.10 Based on the above reports, the Authority proposes to consider the Cost of Equity as 15.18% for Raipur
Airport for the Second Control Period.
Fair Rate of Return (FRoR)
7.2.11 Based on the above, the Authority proposes to consider FRoR as per table below for Raipur Airport for
the Second Control Period:
Table 45: Fair Rate of Return proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control
Period
Parameter %
Normative Debt Equity Ratio 48:52
Cost of Equity 15.18%
Cost of Notional Debt 8.75%
Fair Rate of Return for the Second
12.09%
Control Period
7.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Fair Rate of Return (FRoR) for the Second Control
Period
Based on the material before it and based on its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with
regard to FRoR for the Second Control Period.
7.3.1 To consider FRoR of 12.09 % for Raipur Airport in respect of the Second Control Period as per Table 45.
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8 INFLATION FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
8.1 AAI’s Submission on Inflation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport
8.1.1 AAI has not made any submission related to inflation as part of its MYTP submission for Raipur Airport
for the Second Control Period.
8.2 Authority’s examination on inflation for the Second Control Period
8.2.1 The Authority proposes to consider the recent “Results of the Survey of Professional Forecasters on
Macroeconomic Indicators – Round 95” released on September 15, 2025 published by the Reserve Bank
of India (RBI). Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider the mean of WPI inflation forecasts (All
Commodities) for FY 2026 till FY 2030 as given in the 95th round of survey of professional forecasters
on macroeconomic indicators of RBI.
8.2.2 The Authority has assumed that the inflation rate would be stable and remain constant from FY 2027 till
FY 2030. Accordingly, the following table shows the inflation rates, proposed by the Authority for the
Second Control Period.
Table 46: Inflation rates proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport
Particulars FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030
WPI inflation 1.10% 2.60% 2.60% 2.60% 2.60%
8.3 Authority’s proposal regarding inflation for the Second Control Period
Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with regard to
Inflation for the Second Control Period:
8.3.1 To consider WPI Inflation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as detailed in Table 46.
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9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES FOR THE SECOND CONTROL
PERIOD
9.1 AAI’s Submission on Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second Control
Period for Raipur Airport
9.1.1 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenses submitted by AAI are segregated into the following:
Payroll Expenses,
Admin and General Expenditure,
Repair and Maintenance Expenditure,
Utilities and Outsourcing Expenditure, and
Other outflows, i.e., Collection Charges on UDF
9.1.2 The expenses related to AAICLAS, ANS, and CISF Security, have not been considered by AAI.
9.1.3 AAI has segregated the expenses into Aeronautical expenses, non-aeronautical expenses, and Common
Expenses. The Common Expenses have been further segregated into Aeronautical and Non-aeronautical
based on the relevant Ratios.
9.1.4 AAI submitted that the allocation of CHQ/RHQ expenses among individual airports has been done based
on the revenue of each Airport.
9.1.5 The summary of Aeronautical O&M expenses proposed by Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
has been presented in the table below:
Table 47: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenditure submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Payroll Costs 18.20 19.47 23.94 25.61 27.40 114.62
Retirement benefits of employees of Raipur
0.94 1.01 1.27 1.36 1.46 6.04
Airport
Repair & Maintenance 16.58 24.14 29.05 29.91 30.93 130.61
Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses 5.46 5.58 5.82 6.06 6.32 29.24
Admin. & Other Expenses - Excluding
7.48 8.11 8.85 9.57 10.42 44.43
CHQ/RHQ
Admin. & Other Expenses - CHQ/RHQ 14.23 14.94 15.69 16.48 17.30 78.65
Other Outflows 0.68 0.75 0.82 0.90 0.99 4.15
Total O&M Expenditure 63.57 74.00 85.45 89.89 94.82 407.73
9.1.6 The summary of growth rates assumed by AAI for the O&M expenses have been presented in the table
below:
Table 48: Growth rates in O&M expenditure submitted by Raipur Airport
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Payroll Costs 9% 7% 23% 7% 7%
Retirement benefits of employees of
9% 7% 26% 7% 7%
Raipur Airport
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Particulars
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Repair and Maintenance 23% 46% 20% 3% 3%
Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses -1% 2% 4% 4% 4%
Admin. & Other Expenses -
8% 8% 9% 8% 9%
Excluding CHQ/RHQ
Admin. & Other Expenses -
5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
CHQ/RHQ
Other outflows 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
9.2 Authority’s examination of Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second
Control Period
9.2.1 AAI had proposed ₹ 407.73 Crores towards Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second Control
Period.
9.2.2 The Authority observes that the actual O&M expenses submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for true up
of the First Control Period is for ₹ 237.62 Crores (refer Table 17). The Authority examined the above
actual O&M expenses and has proposed ₹ 235.83 Crores (refer Table 23) to be trued up for the First
Control Period. However, AAI has submitted its O&M expenses for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period for ₹ 407.73 Crores, which is 72% higher than the O&M expenses approved by the
Authority for true up of the First Control Period (which is for ₹ 235.83 Crores).
Allocation of O&M expenses to Aeronautical and Non-aeronautical activities
9.2.3 The Authority examined the allocation of Operational and Maintenance expenses by AAI between
Aeronautical and Non-aeronautical activities for Raipur Airport. The same is explained in the
following paragraphs.
9.2.4 The Authority notes that AAI has derived the apportionment ratios for various cost heads based on
the functional usage of the respective facilities. AAI has computed these ratios by without accounting
for ANS-related staff and activities.
9.2.5 AAI has segregated the payroll expenses excluding CHQ/RHQ between Aeronautical and Non-
Aeronautical in the employee ratio of 96.83: 3.17 for FY 2024-25, which was derived based on the
headcount of Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical employees within the airport. Based on the review
of the above assumptions, the Authority considers the basis of apportionment by AAI to be
appropriate.
9.2.6 AAI has segregated the expenses towards utilities between Aeronautical and Non-aeronautical after
considering the recoveries made from the Concessionaires. Based on the review of the above
assumptions, the Authority considers the basis of apportionment by AAI to be appropriate.
9.2.7 Upkeep expenses (included under Administrative and General Expenses) and Repairs &
Maintenance (Electrical) have been apportioned in the ratio of Terminal Building by AAI which is
94.56: 5.44. However, the Authority proposes to re-allocate the above expenses in the Terminal
Building ratio of 90:10, as followed in other similar airports.
9.2.8 Repair and Maintenance (Civil) expenses pertaining to Terminal Building have been apportioned by
AAI, by applying in the Terminal Building ratio of 94.56: 5.44. However, the Authority proposes to
reallocate the above expenses in the Terminal Building Ratio of 90:10, as followed in other similar
airports.
9.2.9 Repair and Maintenance expenses –Electronics includes Surveillance equipment, security equipment
has been apportioned in the Employee ratio of 96.61: 3.39 as per AAI. The Authority’s analysis
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shows that these expenses pertain to passenger facilitation. Further, the Authority notes that it also
includes hardware maintenance expenses of computers and other electronic items, which has been
apportioned based on the headcount of IT Department engaged for Aeronautical purposes. As most
of these equipment are located in the Terminal Building, the Authority proposes to re-allocate the
above expenses in the Terminal Building ratio of 90:10.
9.2.10 Administration expenses of CHQ/ RHQ have been allocated based on methodology defined in para 4.7.35
(a) and (b).
9.2.11 Based on the above factors, the Authority has determined the following basis for allocation of expenses,
which is as follows:
Table 49: Allocation of O&M expenses proposed to be considered by Authority for Raipur Airport
Allocation proposed by Allocation considered
Particulars
AAI by the Authority
Payroll Costs 96.61% : 3.39% 96.61% : 3.39%
Retirement Benefits of Employees at Raipur 96.61% : 3.39% 96.61% : 3.39%
Airport
Repair & Maintenance – Civil and Electrical (on 100.00% 100.00%
the airside)
Repair & Maintenance – Civil (pertaining to 94.56% : 5.44% 90.00% : 10.00%
Terminal Building)
Repair & Maintenance – Electrical Works 94.56% : 5.44% 90.00% : 10.00%
(pertaining to Terminal Building)
Repair & Maintenance – Electronics 96.61% : 3.39% 90.00% : 10.00%
Utilities 100.00% 100.00%
Upkeep Expenses 94.56% : 5.44% 90.00% : 10.00%
Admin. & Other Expenses – CHQ/RHQ 95.00% : 5.00% 95.00% : 5.00%
Other Outflows 100.00% 100.00%
Payroll expenses and Retirement Benefits of employees of Raipur Airport:
9.2.12 AAI considered a growth rate of 7% in payroll expenses for the period 2026-27 to 2029-30. AAI
has proposed an additional increase of 1.5% in FY 2025-26 due to increase in HRA. Further, AAI
has proposed an additional growth rate of 18% in FY 2027-28 taking into consideration, the
implementation of increase in payroll on account of recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission.
However, the Authority proposes to consider a growth rate of 6% year on year from FY 2024-25
to FY 2028-29 in the payroll expenses and retirement benefits of employees of Raipur Airport.
Growth rate of 6% Y-o-Y in payroll expenses is uniformly followed by the Authority in all AAI
airports. Further, the Authority proposes not to consider the additional increase of 1.5% in FY 2025-
26 due to increase in HRA and 18% in payroll expenses submitted by AAI for FY 2027-28 on
account of 8th pay commission for determining tariff for the Second Control Period for Raipur
Airport and proposes to consider the same on actual incurrence basis.
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Administration and General expenses- CHQ/ RHQ allocation:
9.2.13 The Authority reviewed the basis for allocation of CHQ and RHQ expenses to Raipur Airport for
the Second Control Period. As per the reasoning provided in para 4.7.4, the Authority proposes to
consider the amount allocated by AAI towards CHQ/RHQ expenses for FY 2024-25 for Raipur
Airport (as submitted by AAI in its MYTP) as the base and consider a 5% Y-o-Y increase for
deriving the allocable CHQ/RHQ expenses for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport. The
same is presented in Table 53.
Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) expenses:
9.2.14 AAI has proposed an increase of 23% towards Repairs and Maintenance for FY 2025-26, 46% for
FY 2026-27, 20% for FY 2027-28 and 3% for FY 2028-29 and FY 2029-30 for the Second Control
Period.
It is noted that the proposed increase of 23% in FY 2025-26 is primarily on account of the inclusion
of additional DIGI Yatra manpower (Buddy contracts) awarded on 9 December 2024, along with
service charges for availing the Digi Yatra ecosystem. Further, another significant increase of 46%
in FY 2026-27 is mainly on account of runway recarpeting expenses, amounting to ₹31.56 crore,
which also includes the return on recarpeting of the runway.
9.2.15 The Authority notes that AAI has claimed the total Repairs & Maintenance expenses of ₹ 130.61
Crores (including amortization of runway recarpeting expenses of ₹ 31.56 Crores) for the Second
Control Period. However, even after excluding such expense on re-carpeting of Runway, the Repairs
& Maintenance expenses projected for the Second Control Period by AAI are substantial.
9.2.16 Further, the R&M expenses proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period (after excluding the
runway recarpeting expenses), are higher than the cap of 6% of the Opening RAB (net block of that
year) generally considered by the Authority, for capping of R&M Expenses to the ceiling limit.
Accordingly, the Authority, at this stage proposes to cap R&M Expenses at 6% of opening RAB
(Net Block) as per Table 51. However, AERA is in the process of revision of Tariff guidelines, the
aspect of rationalisation of R&M expenses, based on reasonable parameters will be appropriately
considered. Accordingly, at the time of determination of Tariff of Second Control Period, R&M
expenses will be trued up as per the revised guidelines.
9.2.17 The Authority considering the FRoR as 12.09% has recomputed the return on re-carpeting of
Runway expenditure as given in the table below:
Table 50: Runway re-carpeting expenses proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Ref. TOTAL
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Opening Balance (Runway Re-
A - - 24.00 18.00 12.00 54.00
carpeting)
Expense on Re-Carpeting of
B - 30.00
Runway
Amortization during the Year C - 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Closing Balance D = A+B-C - 24.00 18.00 12.00 6.00
FRoR (refer Table 45) E - 12.09% 12.09% 12.09% 12.09%
Return on the unamortized
F= A*E - - 2.90 2.18 1.45 6.53
portion of the Runway
Total Runway Re-carpeting
G=C+F - 6.00 8.90 8.18 7.45 30.53
Expenses
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Table 51: Repairs and Maintenance on Opening Net block of Assets claimed by AAI and Proposed by the
Authority for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 TOTAL
R&M Expenses Claimed by AAI (Other
13.47 14.88 16.27 17.79 19.47 81.87
than Runway Recarpeting) (A)*
Runway Recarpeting claimed by AAI (B) - 6.00 9.36 8.52 7.68 31.56
Total R&M expense claimed by AAI (C=
13.47 20.88 25.63 26.31 27.15 113.43
A+B)
Opening RAB (D) (Refer Table 44) 166.49 169.36 180.62 187.70 263.12
6% of Opening RAB (E= D*6%) 9.99 10.16 10.84 11.26 15.79 58.04
Revised Runway Recarpeting expenses
- 6.00 8.90 8.18 7.45 30.53
(F)
Allowable expenses (G= 6% of Opening
9.99 10.16 10.84 11.26 15.79 58.04
RAB or A, whichever is lesser)
Total R&M Expenses allowed by the
9.99 16.16 19.74 19.44 23.24 88.57
Authority (H= F + G)
Difference (I= C-H) 3.48 4.72 5.89 6.87 3.91 24.86
*In-line baggage manpower cost amounting to ₹17.18 crore has been excluded from Repairs and Maintenance
(R&M) expenses while deriving the total R&M expenses, as the same pertains to manpower cost. Accordingly,
this amount has been reclassified under the head of Administrative and General expenses (Other than
CHQ/RHQ and Upkeep Expenses).
Administration and General expenses (other than CHQ/ RHQ and upkeep expenses):
9.2.18 Administration and General expenses (other than CHQ/ RHQ and upkeep expenses) includes
expenditure such as office expenses, travelling expenses, watch and ward expenses, hiring of
manpower expenses related to help desk, etc.
9.2.19 The Authority notes that AAI has projected an average increase of 7.5% Y-o-Y from FY 2026-27
onwards in Administration and General expense (other than CHQ/RHQ and Upkeep expenses) for
the Second Control Period. It is further noted that AAI has included interest on borrowed funds,
which has not been considered as it has already been factored in while calculating FRoR on the RAB
(as explained in para 4.7.6).
The Authority proposes to consider the same for the Second Control Period, in line with the practice
followed in other similar airports.
Expenses towards Utilities and Outsourcing Expenses:
9.2.20 The Authority examined the expenses towards utilities and noted the expenditure under this head
mainly comprises of expenses related to power, consumption of store and spares, consultancy &
advisory services and hiring charges for cars/ jeeps:
Power expenses: AAI has projected an increase of 3% per year after, netting off the recoveries
made from the Concessionaires. The Authority notes that AAI has increased the net power costs
of FY 2024-25 (₹4.38 Crores) by 3% year-on-year for the Second Control Period, which the
Authority proposes to consider for determining O&M expenses for the Second Control Period.
Outsourcing expenses: AAI has projected outsourcing expenses towards consumption of stores and
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spares, manpower and vehicle hiring charges, after considering 10% Y-o-Y increase on the actual
expenses incurred in FY 2024-25. The Authority is of the view all outsourcing expenses may not
increase by 10% Y-o-Y, as proposed by AAI. Accordingly, the Authority proposes to consider a 5%
increase Y-o-Y, as followed in other similar airports.
Upkeep expenses:
9.2.21 The Authority observes that for upkeep expenses, AAI has proposed 10% increase year-on-year
for Raipur Airport, for the Second Control Period. The Authority notes that these are contractual
expenses, wherein the rates have been finalized for the entire contract period (which is 3 years),
and it includes the cost of materials, equipment and labour (including statutory benefits such as PF,
ESI, Bonus etc) and increase in minimum wages is being reimbursed to the contractors on actual
basis. As manpower expense is a significant component and the revision of Minimum wages is
based on statutory requirements, the Authority proposes to consider a 5% year-on-year increase
towards Upkeep expenses across the Second Control Period, for Raipur Airport.
Other Outflows- Collection charges on UDF:
9.2.22 For other outflows, i.e., Collection Charges on UDF, AAI has considered the growth rate to be the
same as that of passenger traffic. The Authority proposes to use the same fundamental approach,
as it finds the same to be a reasonable driver.
9.2.23 Based on the above observations, the Authority has determined the O&M expenses, which it
proposes to consider in the Second Control Period. The same has been presented as follows:
Table 52: Operation and Maintenance (O&M) expenses proposed to be considered by the Authority for the
Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Payroll Costs 17.77 18.84 19.97 21.17 22.44 100.18
Retirement benefits of Employees at Raipur
0.92 0.97 1.03 1.09 1.16 5.18
Airport
Repair & Maintenance (refer
9.99 16.16 19.74 19.44 23.24 88.57
Table 51)
Power Expenses 4.52 4.65 4.79 4.93 5.08 23.97
Utilities & Outsourcing Expenses
0.93 0.91 1.00 1.09 1.19 5.12
(excluding Power Expenses)
Upkeep Expenses 3.14 3.29 3.46 3.63 3.81 17.34
Admin. & Other Expenses - Excluding
6.83 7.36 7.98 8.55 9.23 39.95
CHQ/RHQ and Upkeep expenses
Admin. & Other Expenses - CHQ/RHQ 14.23 14.94 15.69 16.48 17.30 78.65
Other Outflows 0.68 0.75 0.82 0.90 0.99 4.15
Total O&M Expenses 59.01 67.89 74.49 77.28 84.43 363.09
Note: The variance between O&M expenses proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period
(₹ 363.09 Cr.) and that claimed by AAI (₹ 407.73 Cr.) is majorly on account of the following:
i. Rationalization of payroll expenses amounting to ₹ 15.30 Crores.
ii. Rationalisation of Repair and Maintenance expenses amounting to ₹ 24.86 Crores.
iii. Rationalisation for Upkeep expenses and outsourcing expenses due to consideration of 5%, against 10%
submitted by AAI.
iv. Rationalisation of Interest on Borrowing expenses amounting to ₹1.59 Crores from Administration & other
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expenses (Other than CHQ/ RHQ expenses).
The Authority expects AAI to bring in efficiencies in the operating expenses so as to provide
Aeronautical services to users in a cost-effective manner benefitting all the stakeholders.
9.2.24 Based on above considerations, the Authority proposes the following Y-o-Y growth rates in
Operation and Maintenance expenses.
Table 53: Growth rates in O&M expenses considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Payroll Costs 6% 6% 6% 6% 6%
Retirement Benefits of Employees
6% 6% 6% 6% 6%
at Raipur Airport
Power Expenses 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Upkeep Expenses 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Admin. & Other Expenses -
5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
CHQ/RHQ
Other outflows 10% 10% 9.5% 9.5% 9.5%
9.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second
Control Period
Based on the material before it and based on its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with regard
to O&M expenses for the Second Control Period.
9.3.1 To consider O&M expenses for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table 52.
9.3.2 To true up the O&M expenses incurred by AAI for Raipur Airport during the Second Control Period, at
the time of tariff determination for the next Control Period, subject to reasonableness and efficiency
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10 NON-AERONAUTICAL REVENUE FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
10.1 AAI’s Submission on Non-Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period for
Raipur Airport
10.1.1 AAI has forecasted revenue from services other than Aeronautical services for Raipur Airport as
below:
Table 54: Non-aeronautical revenue projections submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for Second Control
Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1. Passenger Related
Restaurant / Snack Bars 6.29 6.91 7.60 8.37 9.20 38.37
T.R. Stall 4.08 4.49 4.93 5.43 5.97 24.90
Hoarding & Display 5.73 6.30 6.93 7.62 8.38 34.95
Car Rentals 0.47 0.52 0.57 0.62 0.69 2.86
Car Parking 1.93 2.13 2.34 2.58 2.83 11.81
Admission Tickets 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.97
Other Income 1.17 1.23 1.30 1.36 1.43 6.49
3. Other Revenue
Land Leases 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.22 0.22 1.03
Land Leases- Hanger 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.97 0.97 4.45
Building (Residential) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.04
Building (Non-Residential) 0.42 0.45 0.48 0.52 0.56 2.43
Total 21.28 23.24 25.39 27.90 30.49 128.30
10.1.2 The growth rates assumed by AAI have been presented in the table below.
Table 55: Growth rates assumed by AAI for Raipur Airport for Non-aeronautical revenue
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1. Passenger Related
Restaurant / Snack Bars 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
T.R. Stall 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Hoarding & Display 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Car Rentals 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Car Parking 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Admission Tickets 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Other Income -27.36% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
3. Other Revenue
Land Leases 15.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.00% 0.00%
Land Leases- Hanger 15.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.00% 0.00%
Building (Residential) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Building (Non-Residential) 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
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10.2 Authority’s examination of non-aeronautical revenue for the Second Control Period
10.2.1 The Authority, through Independent Consultant has reviewed the major contracts executed with the
Concessionaires by AAI during FY 2024-25 and considered the projected NAR for FY 2024-25 as the
basis, to assess the non-aeronautical revenue projected by AAI for the Second Control Period.
Revenue from Passenger related services
10.2.2 The Authority notes that the total NAR projected by AAI for the Second Control Period, that is ₹ 128.30
Crores is 121% higher than NAR of ₹ 58.11 Crores achieved in the First Control Period by AAI for
Raipur Airport.
10.2.3 The Authority notes that the revenue from Passenger services (other than Rent and Services) projected
for the Second Control Period amounts to ₹ 120.35 Crores.
Further, as Raipur Airport has demonstrated steady passenger growth in the recent past, and this trend is
expected to continue in the coming years. For the Second Control Period, AAI has proposed to consider
Non-Aeronautical Revenue based on new contracts submitted for FY 2025-26, with an annual increase
of 10% in passenger-related revenue FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, which is also in line with the projected
passenger traffic growth. The Authority finds the proposed growth rate to be reasonable and, accordingly,
proposes to adopt the same.
Other revenue
10.2.4 The Authority has examined the Revenue from other services proposed by AAI as follows:-
i Land Lease: AAI has proposed 15% growth for FY 2025-26 and for FY 2028-29, as the land rental
rates are revised after the period of 3 years. The Authority proposes to consider the land lease rates as
proposed by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period.
ii Building (Non-Residential): AAI has projected 7.5% Y-O-Y increase for Second Control Period,
towards Building (Non-Residential) and the Authority proposes to consider the same.
iii Revenue from Building (residential): The Authority notes that AAI has proposed NIL increase in
revenue from Building (residential) and proposes to consider the same.
10.2.5 Based on the Authority’s examination, the NAR determined for Raipur Airport for the Second Control
Period have been presented in the table below:
Table 56: Non-aeronautical revenues proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second Control
Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1. Passenger related revenue
Restaurant / Snack Bars 6.29 6.91 7.60 8.37 9.20 38.37
T.R. Stall 4.08 4.49 4.93 5.43 5.97 24.90
Hoarding & Display 5.73 6.30 6.93 7.62 8.38 34.95
Car Rentals 0.47 0.52 0.57 0.62 0.69 2.86
Car Parking 1.93 2.13 2.34 2.58 2.83 11.81
Admission Tickets 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.97
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FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Other Income 1.17 1.23 1.30 1.36 1.43 6.49
2. Other Revenue
Land Leases 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.22 0.22 1.03
Building (Residential) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.04
Building (Non-Residential) 0.42 0.45 0.48 0.52 0.56 2.43
Total (1+2) 20.44 22.40 24.55 26.93 29.52 123.85
10.2.6 The growth rates as per Authority’s examination have been presented in the table below:
Table 57:Growth rates in Non-aeronautical revenue proposed by the Authority
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
1. Passenger related revenue
Restaurant / Snack Bars 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
T.R. Stall 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Hoarding & Display 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Car Rentals 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Car Parking 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Admission Tickets 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
Other Income -27.36% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
3. Other Revenue
Land Leases 15.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.00% 0.00%
Building (Residential) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Building (Non-Residential) 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
10.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Non-aeronautical revenues for the Second Control
Period
Based on the material before it and based on its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with regard
to Non-aeronautical revenue for the Second Control Period.
10.3.1 To consider Non-aeronautical revenues for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport in
accordance with Table 56.
10.3.2 To consider true up of Non-aeronautical revenue achieved by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period, if it is higher than that proposed by the Authority in the Second Control Period, while
determining tariff for the next Control Period.
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11 TAXATION FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
11.1 AAI’s Submission on Taxation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport
11.1.1 AAI has calculated the revenue generated from regulated services, Aeronautical operating expenses,
interest and financing charges, and depreciation on written down value (WDV) of assets as per income
tax. After calculating the Profit Before Tax (PBT), a tax rate of 25.17% was applied, after setting off
prior losses. The Aeronautical taxes submitted by Raipur Airport are shown in the table below:
Table 58: Tax Expense submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Aeronautical Revenue with
149.88 200.58 229.59 264.31 305.16 1,149.51
Revised Rates
O&M expenses 63.57 74.00 85.45 89.89 94.82 407.73
Depreciation 20.69 22.89 24.38 31.79 38.43 138.18
Profit Before Tax 65.62 103.68 119.76 142.63 171.91 603.60
Set-off of prior period tax
(54.53) - - - - (54.53)
losses
PBT after set-off of prior
11.09 103.68 119.76 142.63 171.91 549.07
period losses
Tax rate (%) 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 1.26
Tax 2.79 26.10 30.14 35.90 43.27 138.20
11.2 Authority’s examination of Taxation for the Second Control Period
11.2.1 The Authority notes that Raipur Airport has calculated income tax based on the projected Aeronautical
revenues. The Authority has re-computed the taxes based on the revised regulatory blocks for the
Second Control Period proposed in the previous chapters. The following table summarizes the
Aeronautical taxes proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period.
Table 59: Taxation proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Aeronautical Revenue (refer Table 66) 115.01 168.77 195.15 222.90 255.10 956.92
O&M expenses (refer Table 52) 59.01 67.89 74.49 77.28 84.43 363.09
Depreciation 18.21 17.55 17.56 21.63 23.95 98.90
Profit Before Tax 37.79 83.33 103.11 123.99 146.71 494.92
Set-off of prior period tax losses* (37.79) (11.32) - - - (49.11)
PBT after set-off of prior period tax
losses - 72.01 103.11 123.99 146.71 445.82
Tax rate (%) 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17% 25.17%
Tax - 18.13 25.95 31.21 36.93 112.21
*Prior period losses include those incurred from FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 (refer Table 25).
Note: The variance between taxation proposed by the Authority for the Second Control Period (₹ 112.21 Cr.)
and that claimed by AAI (₹ 138.20 Cr.) is on account of the following:
i. Rationalization of Aeronautical revenue amounting to ₹ 192.60 Crores.
ii. Rationalization of allocation of O&M expenses amounting to ₹ 44.63 Crores.
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iii. Variance between the depreciation computed by AAI and that derived by the Authority. Depreciation computed
by AAI is based on CAPEX of ₹ 323.22 Crores, as against Authority’s proposal of ₹ 162.40 Crores.
11.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Taxation for the Second Control Period
Based on the material before it and based on its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with regard
to Tax Expense for the Second Control Period.
11.3.1 To consider the Taxation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table 59.
11.3.2 To true up the aeronautical tax amount appropriately, at the time of tariff determination for the Third
Control Period.
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12 QUALITY OF SERVICE FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
12.1 AAI’s Submission on Quality of Service for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport
12.1.1 Raipur Airport has not made any submission related to Quality of Service as part of its MYTP
submission. The Authority was informed that the same is available in AAI’s website (station-wise).
12.2 Authority’s examination regarding Quality of Service for the Second Control Period
12.2.1 The Authority notes that:
As per section 13 (1) (d) of the AERA Act, 2008, the Authority shall “monitor the set performance
standards relating to quality, continuity and reliability of service as may be specified by the Central
Government or any Authority authorized by it in this behalf.”
As per section 13(1)(a)(ii), the Authority is required to determine the tariff for Aeronautical
services taking into consideration “the service provided, its quality and other relevant factors.”
12.2.2 The Authority notes from AAI’s website that the ACI ASQ survey results for Raipur Airport for the
years 2020 to 2025(Q2) have been in the range of 4.81 to 4.88 (overall score), as against the average
score of AAI Airports which ranges from 4.60 to 4.84.
Table 60: ASQ rating for Raipur Airport for the years 2019-2024
Calendar Year (CY) ASQ rating
4.81
2020
-
2021
4.84
2022
4.88
2023
4.83
2024
4.83
2025 (Q1)
4.85
2025 (Q2)
12.2.3 The Authority notes that the ASQ rating awarded to Raipur Airport is above the average rating of the
AAI airports and the same is more than the required overall airport satisfaction score of 4.5 on ACI
ASQ survey rating, as mandated under NCAP, 2016 for AAI operated airports.
12.2.4 The Authority does not propose any adjustment towards tariff determination for the Second Control
Period on account of quality of service maintained by Raipur Airport, as the ASQ rating of the Airport,
is higher than the average score of AAI Airports.
12.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Quality of Service for the Second Control Period
Based on the material before it and its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with regard to
Quality of Service for the Second Control Period:
12.3.1 Not to consider any adjustment towards tariff determination for the Second Control Period with regard
to Quality of Service.
Consultation Paper No. 04/ 2025-26 Page 107 of 128AGGREGATE REVENUE REQUIREMENT (ARR) FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
13 AGGREGATE REVENUE REQUIREMENT (ARR) FOR THE SECOND CONTROL
PERIOD
13.1 AAI’s Submission on Aggregate Revenue Requirement for the Second Control Period for
Raipur Airport
13.1.1 AAI has submitted ARR and Yield per Passenger (YPP) for the Second Control Period as per the
regulatory building blocks discussed.
13.1.2 The summary of ARR and YPP has been presented in the table below.
Table 61: ARR submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Average RAB = A 189.06 211.15 220.26 291.82 365.33
Fair Rate of Return = B 14.00% 14.00% 14.00% 14.00% 14.00%
Return on average RAB C= A*B 26.47 29.56 30.84 40.85 51.15 178.87
Depreciation – D 18.27 20.08 21.03 24.44 28.59 112.42
O&M expenses – E 63.57 74.00 85.45 89.89 94.82 407.73
Tax expense – F 2.79 26.10 30.14 35.90 43.27 138.20
Shortfall carried forward from
263.86 263.86
First Control Period
Return on Land 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ARR per year = SUM (C:F) 374.97 149.74 167.46 191.08 217.83 1,101.07
NAR 21.28 23.24 25.39 27.90 30.49 128.30
Less: 30% NAR – H 6.39 6.97 7.62 8.37 9.15 38.49
Net ARR = (G-H) 368.58 142.77 159.84 182.71 208.68 1,062.58
Discount factor 1.00 0.88 0.77 0.67 0.59
PV of ARR (₹ Crores) 368.58 125.24 122.99 123.33 123.56 863.69
Sum Present value of ARR (₹
863.69 863.69
Crores)
Total Traffic (million passengers) 17.17 17.17
Yield per passenger on Total
503.12 503.12
Traffic (YPP) (₹)
Departing passenger 8.58 8.58
Yield per Departing Passenger (₹) 1,006.23 1,006.23
Note: AAI had submitted the revised MYTP on August 18, 2025. Subsequently, AAI had submitted the revised estimates of
CAPEX pertaining to Terminal Building and PTT over email, from time to time based on queries raised by the Authority’s
Independent Consultant. However, AAI had not submitted the revised ARR table. Therefore, the ARR table as per the revised
MYTP of AAI has been shown above.
13.2 Authority’s examination of Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the Second
Control Period
13.2.1 The observations and proposals of the Authority across the regulatory building blocks impact the
computation of ARR and Yield. Consequent to detailed examination of each regulatory building block,
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the Authority proposes the following ARR and YPP, as presented in the table below:
Table 62: ARR proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
Table Ref. FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Average RAB = A Table 44 167.92 174.99 184.16 225.41 255.43
Fair Rate of Return = B Table 45 12.09% 12.09% 12.09% 12.09% 12.09%
Return on average RAB C=
20.31 21.16 22.27 27.26 30.89 121.89
A*B
Depreciation – D Table 42 15.30 15.56 15.96 14.44 19.90 81.15
O&M expenses – E Table 52 59.01 67.89 74.49 77.28 84.43 363.09
Tax expense – G Table 59 - 18.13 25.95 31.21 36.93 112.21
Shortfall carried forward
from First Control Period - 239.91 239.91
Table 29
H
ARR per year = SUM
334.53 122.73 138.66 150.19 172.15 918.26
(J=C:I)
NAR Table 56 20.44 22.40 24.55 26.93 29.52 123.85
Less: 30% NAR –L 6.13 6.72 7.36 8.08 8.86 37.15
Net ARR = (J-L) 328.39 116.01 131.30 142.11 163.30 881.11
Discount factor (@
1.00 0.89 0.80 0.71 0.63
12.09%)
PV of ARR (₹ Crores) 328.39 103.49 104.50 100.90 103.43 740.71
Sum Present value of ARR
740.71 740.71
(₹ Crores)
Total Traffic (MPPA) 17.17 17.17
Yield per passenger on
431.48 431.48
Total Traffic (YPP) (₹)
Departing passengers
8.58 8.58
(MPPA)
Yield per Departing
862.96 862.96
Passenger (₹)
13.2.2 AERA has determined PV of ARR of ₹ 740.71 Crores, as against the PV of ARR of ₹ 863.69 Crores
proposed by AAI. The variation of ₹ 122.98 Crores between the ARR proposed by the Authority and
that claimed by AAI are attributable to following factors:
i Rationalization of CAPEX (refer Table 40) amounting to ₹ 160.82 Crores, resulting in reduction of
depreciation and Return on RAB.
ii Determination of FRoR by the Authority as 12.09% as against 14% claimed by AAI.
iii Rationalization of O&M expenses such as Payroll expenses, R&M Expenses etc. amounting to ₹
44.63 Crores
iv Reduction in taxation, due to rationalization of other building blocks such O&M expenses,
depreciation and the Aeronautical revenue determined by the Authority (based on the proposed
Tariff Rate card of the Authority).
13.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the Second
Control Period
Based on the material before it and based on its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with regard to
ARR for the Second Control Period.
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13.3.1 To consider the ARR and Yield for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport in accordance with
Table 62.
13.3.2 To true-up the ARR and YPP for the Second Control Period based on the actuals subject to efficiency
and reasonability at the time of tariff determination of Third Control Period.
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14 AERONAUTICAL REVENUE FOR THE SECOND CONTROL PERIOD
14.1 AAI’s Submission on Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period for Raipur
Airport
14.1.1 AAI has proposed to increase the Aeronautical tariffs with effect from August 1, 2025 as per the
schedule below:
Landing charges – For domestic ATM, AAI has proposed one-time increase of 182% from the
existing charges w.e.f. August 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, followed by an increase of 14% for FY
2026-27 and FY 2027-28 and 15% for the last two tariff years (FY 2028-29 and FY 2029-30).
Parking charges - For domestic ATM, AAI has proposed one-time increase of 45% from the existing
charges w.e.f. August 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and 10% year-on-year increase thereafter.
User Development Fee (UDF) – AAI has proposed the following UDF rates w.e.f. August 1, 2025.
Table 63: Increase in UDF rates proposed by AAI
FY FY FY FY FY
2025-26
Particulars
Existing rates (August 1, 2025 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
to March 31, 2026)
Domestic UDF 500 745 745 745 745 745
% increase in Domestic UDF 49.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Table 64: Aeronautical revenue submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Parking Charges 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.39
UDF Charges 93.84 115.93 126.94 139.00 152.21 627.91
Landing Charges 49.51 77.67 95.18 117.16 144.21 483.72
CUTE charges 3.34 3.67 4.02 4.41 4.82 20.27
Ground handling charges 0.43 0.46 0.49 0.53 0.57 2.48
Extension of Watch Hours 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 3.78
Royalty from AAICLAS 0.48 0.52 0.58 0.64 0.72 2.94
Space Rent from Airlines 0.38 0.41 0.44 0.48 0.51 2.23
Land Lease 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.26 1.26 5.79
Total Revenue 149.88 200.58 229.59 264.31 305.16 1,149.51
Note: AAI had submitted the revised MYTP on July 18, 2025. Subsequently, AAI had submitted the revised
estimates of CAPEX pertaining to Terminal Building and PTT over email, from time to time based on queries raised
by the Authority’s Independent Consultant. However, AAI had not submitted the revised Aeronautical rates.
Therefore, the Aeronautical rates and revenue as per the revised MYTP of AAI have been shown above.
14.2 Authority’s examination of Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period
14.2.1 The Authority observes AAI has proposed a one-time increase of 182% in Domestic Landing charges
and one time increase of 45% in parking charges, as mentioned in para 15.1.1 of this Consultation Paper.
Further, AAI has proposed a one-time increase of 49% in Domestic UDF with effect from August 1,
2025.
14.2.2 The Authority notes that Raipur Airport has witnessed a steady growth in the passenger traffic in recent
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years. Based on the Target Revenue (ARR) determined by the Authority, as discussed in the previous
chapter, the Authority proposes the following increase in Landing and Parking charges for Raipur
Airport w.e.f. December 1, 2025.
i. One time increase of 100% in Landing charges and 14% increase Y-o-Y for FY 2026-27 & FY
2027-28 and 15% for FY 2028-29 & FY 2029-30.
ii. One time increase of 45% in Parking charges and 10% increase Y-o-Y for the remaining tariff years
in the Second Control Period.
14.2.3 Domestic UDF charges proposed by AERA for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport is as
follows:
Table 65: UDF charges proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
FY 2025 -26 FY FY FY FY FY
(April 1, 2025 2025-26
Particulars
to Nov 30, 2025) (December 1, 2025 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
(Existing rates) to March 31, 2026)
Domestic UDF 500 650 680 700 700 700
% increase in Domestic UDF 30% 5% 3% 0% 0%
14.2.4 The Authority has determined the Aeronautical revenue based on the proposed Aeronautical
charges as follows:
Table 66: Aeronautical revenues proposed to be considered by the Authority for the Second Control
Period
(₹ Crores)
FY FY FY FY FY
Particulars Total
2025 -26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30
Total PV of ARR including true up (₹ in Crores)
740.71 740.71
(a) (as per Table 62)
Aeronautical Revenue
UDF Domestic (₹ in Crores) 77.80 105.81 119.27 130.60 143.01 576.51
Landing Charges (₹ in Crores) 29.84 55.14 67.57 83.17 102.37 338.09
Parking and Housing Charges (₹ in Crores) 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.38
CUTE charges (₹ in Crores) 3.34 3.67 4.02 4.41 4.82 20.27
Royalty from AAICLAS (₹ in Crores) 0.48 0.52 0.58 0.64 0.72 2.94
Ground handling charges (₹ in Crores) 0.43 0.46 0.49 0.53 0.57 2.48
Land Lease – Oil Companies / Ground Handling
1.09 1.09 1.09 1.26 1.26 5.79
Companies (₹ in Crores)
Extension of Watch hours (₹ in Crores) 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 3.78
Space Rent from Airlines (₹ in Crores) 0.38 0.41 0.44 0.48 0.51 2.23
Land lease (Hangars) (₹ in Crores) 0.84 0.84 0.84 0.97 0.97 4.45
Total Revenue (b) 115.01 168.77 195.15 222.90 255.10 956.92
PV factor 1.00 0.89 0.80 0.71 0.63
PV of Aero Revenue (c) 115.01 150.56 155.31 158.26 161.58 740.71
∑ PV Projected Aero Revenue (d) 740.71 740.71
Surplus/ (Shortfall) proposed to be carried
forward for Next Control Period (d) – (a) - -
(as on March 31, 2024)
14.2.5 As can be observed from the above table, as per the Authority’s proposals, AAI is entitled to
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recover an ARR of ₹ 740.71 Crores (in NPV terms). The present value of total projected
Aeronautical revenues based on the Authority’s proposed Landing, Parking and UDF charges is
₹ 740.71 Crores (in NPV terms), which is equivalent to the Target Revenue/ ARR determined by
the Authority for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport.
14.3 Authority’s proposal regarding Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period
Based on the material before it and based on its analysis, the Authority proposes the following with
regard to Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period.
14.3.1 To consider Aeronautical revenue for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table 66.
14.3.2 To true up Aeronautical revenue based on actual numbers for the Second Control Period at the time of
determination of tariff for the Third Control Period.
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15 SUMMARY OF AUTHORITY’S PROPOSALS
Chapter 4: True Up of the First Control Period
4.11.1 To consider capital additions as detailed in Table 9 for true up of the First Control Period.
4.11.2 To consider Aeronautical depreciation as mentioned in Table 10 for true up of the First Control
Period.
4.11.3 To consider RAB as per Table 11 for true up for the First Control Period.
4.11.4 To consider FRoR as 13.62% for true up of the First Control Period
4.11.5 To consider the Non-aeronautical revenues as presented in Table 16 for true up of the First Control
Period.
4.11.6 To consider the O&M expenses as detailed in Table 23 for true up of the First Control Period.
4.11.7 To consider actual Aeronautical revenue as per Table 28 for true up of the First Control Period for
Raipur Airport.
4.11.8 To consider ARR and Under-recovery as detailed in Table 29 for true up of the First Control Period
for Raipur Airport and adjust the shortfall of the First-Control Period in the ARR for the Second
Control Period.
Chapter 5: Traffic for the Second Control Period
5.3.1 To consider the passenger and ATM traffic for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as
per Table 33.
5.3.2 To true up the traffic volume (passenger and ATM) on the basis of actual traffic in the Second
Control Period while determining tariff for the Third Control Period.
Chapter 6: Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Depreciation and Regulatory Asset Base
for the Second Control Period
6.5.1 To adopt the capitalization of Aeronautical Capital Expenditure for the Second Control Period in
accordance with Table 40.
6.5.2 To true up the Capital expenditure based on actuals, cost efficiency and reasonableness, at the time of
determination of tariff for Third Control Period.
6.5.3 To reduce (adjust) 1% of the uncapitalized project cost from the ARR in case any particular capital
project is not completed/capitalized as per the approved capitalization schedule. Further, if the delay
in completion of the project is due to any reason beyond the control of AAI or its contracting agency
and the justification is acceptable to the Authority, the same would be considered by the Authority
while truing up the actual cost at the time of determination of tariff for the Third Control Period.
6.5.4 To consider depreciation as per Table 42 for the Second Control Period.
6.5.5 To true up Depreciation of the Second Control Period based on the actual asset additions and actual
date of capitalization during the tariff determination of the Third Control Period.
6.5.6 To consider average RAB for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table 44.
6.5.7 To true up the RAB based on actuals at the time of tariff determination for the Third Control Period.
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Chapter 7: Fair Rate of Return for the Second Control Period
7.3.1 To consider FRoR of 12.09 % for Raipur Airport in respect of the Second Control Period as per Table 45.
Chapter 8: Inflation for the Second Control Period
8.3.1 To consider WPI Inflation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as detailed in Table 46.
Chapter 9: Operation and Maintenance expenses for the Second Control Period
9.3.1 To consider O&M expenses for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table 52.
9.3.2 To true up the O&M expenses incurred by AAI for Raipur Airport during the Second Control Period,
at the time of tariff determination for the next Control Period, subject to reasonableness and efficiency.
Chapter 10: Non-aeronautical revenue for the Second Control Period
10.3.1 To consider Non-aeronautical revenues for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport in accordance
with Table 56.
10.3.2 To consider true up of Non-aeronautical revenue achieved by AAI for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period, if it is higher than that proposed by the Authority in the Second Control Period, while
determining tariff for the next Control Period.
Chapter 11: Taxation for the Second Control Period
11.3.1 To consider the Taxation for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table 59.
11.3.2 To true up the aeronautical tax amount appropriately, at the time of tariff determination for the Third
Control Period.
Chapter 12: Quality of Service for the Second Control Period
12.3.1 Not to consider any adjustment towards tariff determination for the Second Control Period with regard
to Quality of Service
Chapter 13: Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) for the Second Control Period
13.3.1 To consider the ARR and Yield for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport in accordance with
Table 62.
13.3.2 To true-up the ARR and YPP for the Second Control Period based on the actuals subject to efficiency
and reasonability at the time of tariff determination of Third Control Period.
Chapter 14: Aeronautical Revenue for the Second Control Period
14.3.1 To consider Aeronautical revenue for the Second Control Period for Raipur Airport as per Table
66.
14.3.2 To true up Aeronautical revenue based on actual numbers for the Second Control Period at the
time of determination of tariff for the Third Control Period.
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16 STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION TIMELINE
16.1.1 In accordance with the provision of Section 13(4) of the AERA Act, 2008, the proposals contained in
the Chapter 16 – Summary of the Authority’s proposals read with the relevant discussion in the other
chapters of the Paper is hereby put forth for Stakeholders’ Consultation.
16.1.2 For removal of doubts, it is clarified and explained that the contents of this Consultation Paper may not
be construed as any Order or Direction by the 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
decisions fully documented and explained in terms of the provisions of the Act.
16.1.3 The Authority welcomes written evidence-based feedback, comments and suggestions from
stakeholders on the proposal made in this Consultation Paper, latest by 29.11.2025.
Secretary,
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India
3rd Floor, Udaan Bhawan
Safdarjung Airport New Delhi -110003
Tel: 011-24695044-47, Fax: 011-24695048
(Chairperson)
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17 LIST OF ANNEXURES
17.1 Annexure I: Annual Tariff proposal submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport for
the Second Control Period
17.1.1 As part of the Multi-year Tariff proposal, AAI submitted a Tariff Card for all five years of
the Second Control Period. This Tariff Card has been reproduced in this Chapter. The
Authority examined AAI’s Multi-year Tariff Proposal, along with all regulatory building
blocks. The Authority’s examination has been discussed in this Consultation Paper in the
previous Chapters.
17.1.2 The tariff card proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period has been reproduced here.
For purposes of comparison, the existing Aeronautical charges have been provided along
with the charges proposed by AAI.
i. Landing charges
Table 67: Landing charges (domestic) proposed by AAI for the Second Control Period
Rates per Rates per Rates per Rates per Rates per
Existing Hour (₹) Hour (₹) Hour (₹) Hour (₹) Hour (₹)
Weight of Rates
the Aircraft (01.08.2025 (1.04.2026 (1.04.2027 (1.04.2028 (1.04.2029
to to to to to
31.03.2026) 31.03.2027) 31.03.2028) 31.03.2029) 31.03.2030)
Up to 25 223.90 per 631.40 per 719.80 per 820.60 per 939.60 per 1,075.80 per
MT MT MT MT MT MT MT
15,785.00+1 17,995.00+1 20,515.00+1 23,490.00+1 26,895.00+1
Above 25 5,597.50 + ,136.20 per ,295.30 per ,476.60 per ,690.70 per ,935.90 per
MT up to 50 402.90 in MT in MT in MT in MT in MT in
MT excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25
MT
MT MT MT MT MT
44,190.00+1 50,377.50+1 57,430.00+1 65,757.50+1 75,292.50+1
15,670.00 +
Above 50 ,171.40 per ,335.40 per ,522.40 per ,743.10 per ,995.80 per
415.40 in
MT up to MT in MT in MT in MT in MT in
excess of 50
100 MT excess of 50 excess of 50 excess of 50 excess of 50 excess of 50
MT
MT MT MT MT MT
1,02,760.00 1,17,147.50 1,33,550.00 1,52,912.50 1,75,082.50
36,440.00 +
Above 100 +1,185.00 +1,350.90 +1,540.00 +1,763.30 +2,019.00
420.20 in
MT to 200 per MT in per MT in per MT in per MT in per MT in
excess of
MT excess of excess of excess of excess of excess of
100 MT
100MT 100MT 100MT 100MT 100 MT
2,21,260.00 2,52,237.50 2,87,550.00 3,29,242.50 3,76,982.50
78,460.00 +
+1,143.80 +1,303.90 +1,486.40 +1,701.90 +1,948.70
Above 200 405.60 in
per MT in per MT in per MT in per MT in per MT in
MT excess of
excess of excess of excess of excess of excess of
200 MT
200MT 200MT 200MT 200MT 200 MT
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Notes:
1. No Landing charges shall be payable in respect of a) aircraft with a maximum certified
Capacity of less than 80 seats, being operated by domestic schedule operators at airport and b)
helicopters of all types C) DGCA approved Flying school/flying training Institute aircrafts.
2. All domestic legs of international routes flown by Indian Operators will be treated as Domestic
flights as far as landing charges are concerned, irrespective of flight number assigned to such
flights.
3. Domestic leg of international routes of foreign carriers shall be treated as international flights.
4. Charges shall be calculated on the basis of nearest MT (i.e. 1000 kg).
5. Non-schedule flight: “A minimum fee of Rs. 4000/- per flight or applicable landing charges
shall be charged as per landing for all types of aircraft flights including but not limited to
domestic, international and general aviation landing.
ii. Parking Charges
Table 68: Parking Charges (Domestic ATM) up to four hours after first two free hours for the
Second Control Period proposed by the AAI
Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f
Existing Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f
01.08.2025 01.04.2026
01.04.2027 to 01.04.2028 to 01.04.2029 to
Weight of Rates to to
31.03.2028 31.03.2029 31.03.2030
the Aircraft 31.03.2026 31.03.2027
Up to 25 MT 3.20 Per Hour 4.60 Per hour 5.10 Per hour 5.60 Per hour 6.20 Per hour 6.80 Per hour
Per MT Per MT Per MT Per MT Per MT Per MT
Above 25 MT 115.00+7.10 127.50+7.80 140.00+8.60 155.00+9.50 170.00+10.50
up to 50 MT 80.00 + 4.90 Per MT per Per MT per Per MT per Per MT per Per MT per
per MT per hour in hour in hour in excess hour in excess hour in excess
hour in excess excess of 25 excess of 25 of 25 MT of 25 MT of 25 MT
of 25 MT MT MT
Above 50 MT 292.50+8.40 322.50+9.20 355.00+10.10 392.50+11.10 432.50+12.20
up to 100 MT 202.50 + 5.80 per MT per per MT per per MT per per MT per per MT per
per MT per hour in hour in hour in excess hour in excess hour in excess
hour in excess excess of 50 excess of 50 of 50 MT of 50 MT of 50 MT
of 50 MT MT MT
Above 100 712.50+13.5 782.50+14.9 860.00+16.40 947.50+18.00 1,042.50+19.80
MT to 200 492.50 + 9.30 0 per MT per 0 per MT per per MT per per MT per per MT per
MT per MT per hour in hour in hour in excess hour in excess hour in excess
hour in excess excess of excess of of 100MT of 100MT of 100MT
of 100 MT 100MT 100MT
Above 200 1,422.5 + 2,062.50+13 2,272.50+15. 2,500.00+16.70 2,747.50+18.40 3,022.50+20.20
MT 9.50 per MT .80 per MT 20 per MT per MT per per MT per per MT per
per hour in per hour in per hour in hour in excess hour in excess hour in excess
excess of 200 excess of excess of 200 of 200 MT of 200 MT of 200 MT
MT 200 MT MT
.
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Table 69: Parking Charges (Domestic ATM) beyond first four hours for the Second Control Period
proposed by the AAI
Tariff w.e.f
Weight of Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f
Existing 01.04.2028
the 01.08.2025 to 01.04.2026 to 01.04.2027 to 01.04.2029 to
Rates to
Aircraft 31.03.2026 31.03.2027 31.03.2028 31.03.2030
31.03.2029
6.40 Per 9.20 Per hour 10.20 Per hour 11.20 Per hour 12.40 Per 13.60 Per hour
Up to 25
Hour Per Per MT Per MT Per MT hour Per MT Per MT
MT
MT
160.00 + 230.00+14.20 255.00+15.60 280.00+17.20 310.50+19.0 340.00+21.00
9.80 per MT Per MT per Per MT per hour Per MT per 0 Per MT per Per MT per
Above 25
per hour in hour in excess in excess of 25 hour in excess hour in hour in excess
to 50 MT
excess of 25 of 25 MT MT of 25 MT excess of 25 of 25 MT
MT MT
405.00 + 585.00+16.80 645.00+18.40 710.00+20.20 785.00+22.2 865.00+24.40
11.60 per per MT per per MT per hour per MT per 0 per MT per per MT per
Above 50 MT per hour in excess in excess of 50 hour in excess hour in hour in excess
to 100 MT hour in of 50 MT MT of 50 MT excess of 50 of 50 MT
excess of 50 MT
MT
985.00 + 1,425.00+27.0 1,565.00+29.80 1,720.00+32.8 1,895.00+36. 2,085.00+39.60
18.60 per 0 per MT per per MT per hour 0 per MT per 00 per MT per MT per
Above
MT per hour in excess in excess of hour in excess per hour in hour in excess
100 to 200
hour in of 100MT 100MT of 100MT excess of of 100MT
MT
excess of 100MT
100 MT
2,845.00 + 4,125.00+27.6 4,545.00+30.40 5,000.00+33.4 5,495.00+36. 6,045.50+40.40
19 per MT 0 per MT per per MT per hour 0 per MT per 80 per MT per MT per
Above
per hour in hour in excess in excess of 200 hour in excess per hour in hour in excess
200 MT
excess of of 200 MT MT of 200 MT excess of 200 of 200 MT
200 MT MT
Notes-
1 No parking charges shall be levied for the first two hours. While calculating free parking
period, standard time of 15 minutes shall be added on account of time taken between touch
down time and actual parking time on the parking stand. Another standard time of 15 minutes
shall be added on account of taxing time of aircraft from parking stand to take off point. These
periods shall be applicable for each aircraft irrespective of actual time taken in the movement
of aircraft after landing and before take-off.
2 For calculating chargeable parking time, part of an hour shall be rounded off to the nearest
hour.
3 Charges shall be calculated on the basis of nearest MT.
4 Charges for each period parking shall be rounded off to nearest rupee.
5 At the in-contact stands and open stands, after free parking, for the next two hours normal
parking charges shall be levied. After this period, the charges shall be double the normal
parking charges.
6 The Night parking charges are waived off for all domestic scheduled operators at Raipur
Airport if the State Government has brought the rate of tax (VAT) on ATF<5%. The above
waiver of night parking charges (between 2200 hrs. to 0600 hrs.) will be made applicable from
the date of implementation of <5% tax on ATF by the State Govt. In the event of upward
revision in the tax rate of ATF by the State Govt., the relief of free night parking charges will
also be deemed to be withdrawn.
7 For unauthorized overstay of aircraft an additional charge of Rs. 20.00 per hour per MT beyond
24 hours is to be payable.
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iii. User Development Fees (UDF)
Table 70: UDF Proposed by AAI (per embarking passenger)
Rate in (₹)
FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-
FY 2025-26 29 FY 2029-30
Existing (01.04.2026 (01.04.2027
Passenger UDF (01.08.2025 to to to (01.04.2028 (01.0 t4 o.2 029
31.03.2026) to
31.03.2027) 31.03.2028) 31.03.2030)
31.03.2029)
Domestic 500 745 745 745 745 745
Notes:
a) Collection charges: If the payment is made in accordance within period prescribed under
credit policy of AAI, then collection charges at Rs. 5.00 per departing passenger shall be
paid by AAI. No collection charges shall be paid in case the airline fails to pay the UDF
invoice to AAI within the prescribed credit period or in case of part payment.
b) No collection charges are payable to casual operator/non-scheduled operators.
c) For calculating the UDF in foreign currency, the RBI reference conversion rate as on the
last day of the previous month for tickets issued in the 1st fortnight and rate as on 15th of
the month for tickets issued in the 2nd fortnight shall be adopted.
d) The existing UDF charges will be applicable on the tickets issued till 31st July 2025.
e) Revised UDF charges will be applicable on tickets issued on or after 01/08/2025.
f) No UDF will be levied for Transit Passengers.
iv. Extension of Watch Hours:
Charge for extension of Watch Hour beyond designated watch hours irrespective of the
weight of the aircraft is categorized as follows:
Extension of Watch Hour (ILS STATION) Proposed Rates (per hour)
Average Revenue per ATM (Domestic) 15,543
Concessional rates per hour (in Rs) - AAI Airport (w.e.f 01.08.2025)
Type of user % of Normal ILS (ILS provided by AAI)
rates in INR
Helicopter
10 1,554
Aircraft up-to MTOW 10,000 Kgs.
20 3,109
Aircraft up-to MTOW having MTOW more than 10,000
40 6,217
Kgs. but less than 20,000 kgs.
1. A Concession to small domestic aircrafts, helicopters and aircrafts used for training purposes
by approved Flying schools/ Flying training institutes on the extension of watch hour charges
irrespective of whether the flying rules followed are VFR & IFR.
2. The charges are payable by all operators/agencies operating outside the watch hours, except
aircraft(s) belonging to any armed force of the Union, including BSF & NCC.
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3. The charges are payable at the Airports where extension is availed at the time of landing /
taking off as the case may be.
4. When the two aircraft use the facility at the same time, Charges for Extension of Watch Hours
for each Airline/aircraft should be charged separately and no sharing of charges between the
Users is permissible.
5. Fraction of hours may be rounded off to the next half an hour and charged accordingly.
6. If the aircraft has taken off just before the closing of watch hours, watch hours should be
extended at least for a period of 30 minutes after take-off as is the normal practice, this will not
attract extra service charge. If the aircraft returns to land due to any technical reason, extended
period beyond the normal watch hour, if any, should not be charged. However, any extension
required after such landing should be charged as per rates applicable.
7. Any extension of Watch Hours provided to accommodate an aircraft experiencing technical
problem and requesting emergency landing should not be charged. Any extension required
after such landing should be charged as per rates applicable.
8. No charges will be levied for extension of Watch hours due to inescapable delays because of
runway block/VVIP Movements/weather conditions at the station.
9. If an Operator, after obtaining approval of AAI for extension of Watch hours, subsequently
intends to withdraw the request under any circumstances, shall inform AAI at least 6 hours in
advance of the scheduled departure or arrival time. If the Operator fails to do so, he shall be
charged Charges for Extension of Watch Hours for a period of 4 hours as penalty.
10. The charges for Extension of Watch Hours shall be levied as per revised rates per hour basis
for a minimum period of one hour.
11. The Charges indicated above are only for the services rendered by AAI.
12. The Charges for Extension of Watch Hours are applicable to the airports which are having
designated watch hours.
v. Aviation Security Fee:
a) Aviation Security Fee (ASF) shall be levied as prescribed by MoCA.
vi. Exemption from levy and collection from UDF/ASF at the Airports:
In terms of DGCA AIC No. 14/2019 dated 16.05.2019 and AIC No. 20/2019 dated
06.11.2019 (decision of Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India vide order no. AV
29012/39/2018-AD dated 30.10.2019) the following categories of persons are exempted
from levy and collection of UDF:
a) Children (under-age of 2 years),
b) Holders of Diplomatic Passport,
c) Airlines crew on duty including sky marshals & airline crew on board for the
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particular flight only (this would not include Dead Head Crew, or ground
personnel),
d) Persons travelling on official duty on aircraft operated by Indian Armed Forces,
e) Persons traveling on official duty for United Nations Peace Keeping Missions.
f) Transit/transfer passengers (this exemption may be granted to all the passengers
transiting up to 24 hrs. “A passenger is treated in transit only if onward travel
journey is within 24 hrs. from arrival into airport and is part of the same ticket, in
case 2 separate tickets are issued it would not be treated as transit passenger”).
g) Passengers departing from the Indian airports due to involuntary re-routing i.e.
technical problems or weather conditions.
vii. General Condition:
a) All the above Charges are excluding GST. GST at the applicable rates are payable
in addition to above charges.
b) Flight operating under regional connectivity scheme will be completely exempted
from charges as per Order No.20/2016-17 dated March 31, 2017 of the Authority
from the date the scheme is operationalized by GoI.
c) Above charges are applicable for domestic and international.
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17.2 Annexure II: Annual Tariff proposed by the Authority for Consultation
process
17.2.1 As detailed in Table 66 (Chapter 14), Raipur Airport is entitled to recover an ARR of ₹ 740.71
Crores (in NPV terms). The present value of total projected Aeronautical revenues based on the
Authority’s proposed Landing, Parking and UDF charges is ₹ 740.71 Crores (in NPV terms),
which is equivalent to the Target Revenue/ ARR determined by the Authority for the Second
Control Period.
17.2.2 The Authority has examined the Annual Tariff Proposal submitted by AAI for Raipur Airport.
After its examination as detailed in para 14.2, the Authority proposes the following
Aeronautical tariffs for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period for consultation process:
17.2.3 Landing charges proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period
is as follows:
Table 71: Landing charges(domestic) proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second
Control Period
(Rates in ₹)
Rates per Rates per Rates per Rates per Rates per
Hour (₹) Hour (₹) Hour (₹) Hour (₹) Hour (₹)
Weight of Existing
(01.12.2025 (1.04.2026 (1.04.2027 (1.04.2028 (1.04.2029
the Aircraft Rates
to to to to to
31.03.2026) 31.03.2027) 31.03.2028) 31.03.2029) 31.03.2030)
Up to 25 223.90 per 447.80 per 510.49 per 581.96 per 669.25 per 769.64 per
MT MT MT MT MT MT MT
5,597.50 + 11,195.00 + 12,762.25 + 14,549.00 + 16,731.25 + 19,241.00 +
Above 25
402.90 in 805.80 per 918.61 per 1,047.22 per 1,204.30 per 1,384.95 per
MT up to 50
excess of 25 MT in excess MT in excess MT in excess MT in excess MT in excess
MT
MT of 25 MT of 25 MT of 25 MT of 25 MT of 25 MT
15,670.00 + 31,340.00 + 35,727.50 + 40,729.50 + 46,838.75 + 53,864.75 +
Above 50
415.40 in 830.80 per 947.11 per 1,079.71 per 1,241.67 per 1,427.92 per
MT up to
excess of 50 MT in excess MT in excess MT in excess MT in excess MT in excess
100 MT
MT of 50 MT of 50 MT of 50 MT of 50 MT of 50 MT
1,08,922.25 1,25,260.75
72,880.00 + 83,083.00 + 94,715.00 +
Above 100 36,440.00 + + 1,256.02 + 1,444.42
840.40 per 958.06 per 1,092.19 per
MT to 200 420.20 in per MT in per MT in
MT in excess MT in excess MT in excess
MT excess of 100 excess of 100 excess of 100
of 100 MT of 100 MT of 100 MT
MT MT MT
2,03,934.00 2,34,524.25 2,69,702.75
1,56,920.00 1,78,889.00
78,460.00 + + 1,054.24 + 1,212.38 + 1,394.24
Above 200 + 811.20 per + 924.77 per
405.60 in per MT in per MT in per MT in
MT MT in excess MT in excess
excess of 200 excess of 200 excess of 200 excess of 200
of 200 MT of 200 MT
MT MT MT MT
*There is one-time increase of 100% in landing charges (domestic) with effect from 1st December, 2025 to March
31, 2026. An increase of 14% from FY26-27 onwards till FY27-28 and a 15% Year-on year increase thereafter.
Notes:
1. No Landing Charges shall be payable in respect of a) aircraft with a maximum certified capacity
of less than 80 seats, being operated by domestic schedule operators at airport, b) helicopters of
all types, and c) DGCA approved Flying school/flying training institute aircrafts.
2. All domestic legs of international routes flown by Indian operators will be treated as domestic
flights as far as landing charges are concerned irrespective of flight number assigned to such
flights.
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3. Domestic leg of international routes of foreign carriers shall be treated as international flights.
4. Charges shall be calculated on the basis of nearest MT (i.e. 1000 kg).
5. A minimum Landing charge of Rs.4000/- per Flight in respect of Domestic Non-Scheduled
Operators/GA operators or the applicable landing charges whichever is higher will be applicable.
17.2.4 Parking charges proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport for the Second Control Period is
as follows:
Table 72: Parking Charges (Domestic ATM) up to four hours after first two free hours for the
Second Control Period proposed by the Authority
(Rates in ₹)
Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f
01.12.2025 01.04.2026 01.04.2027 01.04.2028 01.04.2029
Existing
Weight of the to to to to to
Rates
Aircraft 31.03.2026 31.03.2027 31.03.2028 31.03.2029 31.03.2030
Up to 25 MT 3.20 Per 4.65 Per 5.10 Per 5.60 Per 6.15 Per 6.75 Per
Hour Per MT Hour Per MT Hour Per MT Hour Per MT Hour Per MT Hour Per MT
Above 25 MT up 116.25 + 127.50 + 140.00 + 153.75 + 168.75 +
to 50 MT 80 + 4.90 per 7.10 per MT 7.80 per MT 8.60 per MT 9.45 per MT 10.40 per
MT per hour per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in MT per hour
in excess of excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25 in excess of
25 MT MT MT MT MT 25 MT
Above 50 MT up 202.50 + 293.75 + 322.50 + 355.00 + 390.00 + 428.75 +
to 100 MT 5.80 per MT 8.40 per MT 9.25 per MT 10.20 per 11.20 per 12.30 per
per hour in per hour in per hour in MT per hour MT per hour MT per hour
excess of 50 excess of 50 excess of 50 in excess of in excess of in excess of
MT MT MT 50 MT 50 MT 50 MT
Above 100 MT to 492.50 + 9.3 713.75 + 785.00 + 865.00 + 950.00 + 1,043.75 +
200 MT per MT per 13.50 per 14.85 per 16.35 per 18.00 per 19.80 per
hour in MT per hour MT per hour MT per hour MT per hour MT per hour
excess of 100 in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of
MT 100 MT 100 MT 100 MT 100 MT 100 MT
Above 200 MT 1,422.5 + 9.5 2,063.75 + 2,270.00 + 2,500.00 + 2,750.00 + 3,023.75 +
per MT per 13.80 per 15.20 per 16.70 per 18.35 per 20.20 per
hour in MT per hour MT per hour MT per hour MT per hour MT per hour
excess of 200 in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of
MT 200 MT 200 MT 200 MT 200 MT 200 MT
*There is one-time increase of 45% in parking charges (domestic) with effect from 1st December, 2025
to March 31, 2026. An increase of 10% from FY26-27 onwards till FY29-30.
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Table 73:Parking charges (Domestic ATM) beyond first four hours for the Second Control Period
proposed by the Authority
(Rates in ₹)
Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f Tariff w.e.f
Weight of Existing
01.12.2025 to 01.04.2026 to 01.04.2027 to 01.04.2028 to 01.04.2029 to
the Aircraft Rates
31.03.2026 31.03.2027 31.03.2028 31.03.2029 31.03.2030
6.40 Per Hour 9.30 Per Hour 10.20 Per 11.20 Per 12.30 Per 13.50 Per
Up to 25 MT
Per MT Per MT Hour Per MT Hour Per MT Hour Per MT Hour Per MT
232.50 + 255.00 + 280.00 + 307.50 + 337.50 +
160 + 9.80 per 14.20 per MT 15.60 per MT 17.20 per MT 18.90 per MT 20.80 per MT
Above 25 to
MT per hour per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in
50 MT
in excess of excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25 excess of 25
25 MT MT MT MT MT MT
587.50 + 645.00 + 710.00 + 780.00 + 857.50 +
405 + 11.60 16.80 per MT 18.50 per MT 20.40 per MT 22.40 per MT 24.60 per MT
Above 50 to
per MT per per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in
100 MT
hour in excess excess of 50 excess of 50 excess of 50 excess of 50 excess of 50
of 50 MT MT MT MT MT MT
1,427.50 + 1,570.00 + 1,730.00 + 1,900.00 + 2,087.50 +
985 + 18.60 27.00 per MT 29.70 per MT 32.70 per MT 36.00 per MT 39.60 per MT
Above 100
per MT per per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in
to 200 MT
hour in excess excess of 100 excess of 100 excess of 100 excess of 100 excess of 100
of 100 MT MT MT MT MT MT
4,127.50 + 4,540.00 + 5,000.00 + 5,500.00 + 6,047.50 +
2,845 + 19.00 27.60 per MT 30.40 per MT 33.40 per MT 36.70 per MT 40.40 per MT
Above 200
per MT per per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in per hour in
MT
hour in excess excess of 200 excess of 200 excess of 200 excess of 200 excess of 200
of 200 MT MT MT MT MT MT
Notes:
1. No parking charges shall be levied for the first two hours. While calculating free parking
period, standard time of 15 minutes shall be added on account of time taken between
touch down time and actual parking time on the parking stand. Another standard time of
15 minutes shall be added on account of taxing time of aircraft from parking stand to take
off point. These periods shall be applicable for each aircraft irrespective of actual time
taken in the movement of aircraft after landing and before take-off.
2. For calculating chargeable parking time, part of an hour shall be rounded off to the
nearest hour.
3. Charges shall be calculated on the basis of nearest MT.
4. Charges for each period parking shall be rounded off to nearest rupee.
5. At the in-contact stands and open stands, after free parking, for the next two hours normal
parking charges shall be levied. After this period, the charges shall be double the normal
parking charges.
6. It is proposed to waive off the night parking charges in principle for all domestic scheduled
operators at Raipur Airport if the State Government has brought the rate of tax (VAT) on
ATF < 5%. The above waiver of night parking charges (between 2200 hrs. to 0600 hrs.)
will be made applicable from the date of implementation of < 5% tax on ATF by the State
Govt. In the event of upward revision in the tax rate of ATF by the State Govt., the relief
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of free night parking charges will also be deemed to be withdrawn.
7. For unauthorized overstay of aircraft an additional charge of ₹ 20.00 per hour per MT
beyond 24 hours is to be payable or as per revised rate if any.
17.2.5 User Development Fees (UDF): UDF charges proposed by the Authority for Raipur Airport
for the Second Control Period is as follows:
Applicable rates for travel date from December 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
(Rate in ₹)
Type of Passenger Domestic Flight
Embarking passenger 650
Applicable rates for travel date from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
(Rate in ₹)
Type of Passenger Domestic Flight
Embarking passenger 680
Applicable rates for travel date from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028
(Rate in ₹)
Type of Passenger Domestic Flight
Embarking passenger 700
Applicable rates for travel date from April 1, 2028 to March 31, 2029
(Rate in ₹)
Type of Passenger Domestic Flight
Embarking passenger 700
Applicable rates for travel date from April 1, 2029 to March 31, 2030
(Rate in ₹)
Type of Passenger Domestic Flight
Embarking passenger 700
Notes:
1. Collection charges: if the payment is made in accordance within the period prescribed
under credit policy of AAI, then collection charges as per AAI policy shall be paid by
AAI. No collection charges shall be paid in case the airline fails to pay the UDF invoice
to AAI within the prescribed credit period or in case of part payment.
2. No collection charges are payable to casual operator/non-scheduled operators.
3. For calculating the UDF in foreign currency, the RBI conversion rate as on the last day
of the previous month for tickets issued in the 1st fortnight and rate as on 15th of the
month for tickets issued in the 2nd fortnight shall be adopted.
4. No UDF/PSF (Facilitation) will be levied for Transit Passengers.
5. Revised UDF charges will be applicable on tickets issued on or after 01/12/2025 for FY
2025-26 and thereafter applicable on date of travel from 1st April 2026 to 31st March
2030.
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17.2.6 Exemption from levy and collection from UDF at the Airports.
In terms of DGCA AIC No. 14/2019 dated 16.05.2019 and AIC No. 20/2019 dated
06.11.2019 (decision of Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India vide order no. AV
29012/39/2018-AD dated 30.10.2019) the following categories of persons are exempted
from levy and collection of UDF.
(a) Children (under age of 2 years),
(b) Holders of Diplomatic Passport,
(c) Airlines crew on duty including sky marshals & airline crew on board for the
particular flight only (this would not include Dead Head Crew or ground
personnel),
(d) Persons travelling on official duty on aircraft operated by Indian Armed Forces,
(e) Persons traveling on official duty for United Nations Peace Keeping Missions.
(f) Transit/transfer passengers (this exemption may be granted to all the passengers
transiting up to 24 hrs. “A passenger is treated in transit only if onward travel
journey is within 24 hrs. from arrival into airport and is part of the same ticket, in
case 2 separate tickets are issued it would not be treated as transit passenger”).
(g) Passengers departing from the Indian airports due to involuntary re-routing i.e.
technical problems or weather conditions.
17.2.7 Extension of Watch Hours:
Charge for extension of Watch Hour beyond designated watch hours irrespective of the
weight of the aircraft is categorized as follows:
Extension of Watch Hour (ILS STATION) Proposed Rates (per hour)
Average Revenue per ATM (Domestic) 15,543
Concessional rates per hour (in Rs) - (w.e.f 01.12.2025)
Type of user % of Normal ILS (ILS provided by AAI)
rates in INR
Helicopter
10 1,554
Aircraft up-to MTOW 10,000 Kgs.
20 3,109
Aircraft up-to MTOW having MTOW more than 10,000
40 6,217
Kgs. but less than 20,000 kgs.
1. A Concession to small domestic aircrafts, helicopters and aircrafts used for training purposes
by approved Flying schools/ Flying training institutes on the extension of watch hour charges
irrespective of whether the flying rules followed are VFR & IFR.
2. The charges are payable by all operators/agencies operating outside the watch hours, except
aircraft(s) belonging to any armed force of the Union, including BSF & NCC.
3. The charges are payable at the Airports where extension is availed at the time of landing /
taking off as the case may be.
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4. When the two aircraft use the facility at the same time, Charges for Extension of Watch Hours
for each Airline/aircraft should be charged separately and no sharing of charges between the
Users is permissible.
5. Fraction of hours may be rounded off to the next half an hour and charged accordingly.
6. If the aircraft has taken off just before the closing of watch hours, watch hours should be
extended at least for a period of 30 minutes after take-off as is the normal practice, this will not
attract extra service charge. If the aircraft returns to land due to any technical reason, extended
period beyond the normal watch hour, if any, should not be charged. However, any extension
required after such landing should be charged as per rates applicable.
7. Any extension of Watch Hours provided to accommodate an aircraft experiencing technical
problem and requesting emergency landing should not be charged. Any extension required
after such landing should be charged as per rates applicable.
8. No charges will be levied for extension of Watch hours due to inescapable delays because of
runway block/VVIP Movements/weather conditions at the station.
9. If an Operator, after obtaining approval of AAI for extension of Watch hours, subsequently
intends to withdraw the request under any circumstances, shall inform AAI at least 6 hours in
advance of the scheduled departure or arrival time. If the Operator fails to do so, he shall be
charged Charges for Extension of Watch Hours for a period of 4 hours as penalty.
10. The charges for Extension of Watch Hours shall be levied as per revised rates per hour basis
for a minimum period of one hour.
11. The Charges indicated above are only for the services rendered by AAI.
12. The Charges for Extension of Watch Hours are applicable to the airports which are having
designated watch hours.
17.2.8 Aviation Security Fee: Rates and Exemption as prescribed by MoCA from time to time.
17.2.9 General Condition:
a) All the above Charges are excluding GST. GST at the applicable rates is payable in
addition to above charges.
b) Flight operating under Regional Connectivity Scheme will be completely exempted
from charges as per Order No. 20/2018-19 dated 31/03/2017 of the Authority from
the date the scheme is operationalized by GoI. Above charges are applicable for
domestic and international both.
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