Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Meghalaya HC Orders Land Hand Over for Shillong Airport Expansion
The Meghalaya High Court has told the state government to hurry up and get the land needed for expanding the Shillong airport.
They want 11.75 acres of private land to be given to the Airports Authority of India by January 10, 2026.
The court also said that the government should quickly buy 7.725 acres of land and fix any problems with the land that needs to be swapped with the defense authorities.
The court wants everything to be done fast so that the airport can be expanded without more delays.
They also told the AAI to quickly get approvals from the DGCA and finish the tender process for the construction work.
The next court meeting about this is on February 10, 2026.
Meghalaya High Court orders government to hand over 11.75 acres of land to AAI by January 10, 2026 for Shillong airport expansion.
State cabinet approved direct purchase of 7.725 acres; transport department to transfer funds within a fortnight.
Court directs expedited obstacle removal and resolution of land valuation issues with defense authorities.
AAI is in the process of obtaining design approvals and has issued a fresh tender for Phase-I airside works.
Public hearing for environmental clearance held on October 7, 2025; AAI awaiting clearance status.
- Who
- Meghalaya High Court, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Meghalaya Government
- What
- Order to expedite land acquisition for Shillong airport expansion
- When
- Deadline set for January 10, 2026; next court hearing on February 10, 2026
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya, India
- Why
- To facilitate the long-pending airport expansion project
- Land Required
- 11.75 acres
- Deadline for Hand Over
- January 10, 2026
- Defence Land Exchange
- 10.30 acres
- State Cabinet Approval
- Direct purchase of 7.725 acres
- Tender Process
- Fresh tender issued on September 9, 2025
- Environmental Clearance
- Public hearing held on October 7, 2025
- Next Court Hearing
- February 10, 2026