Actively considering issue of airfare fluctuations, Centre tells Supreme Court
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Why in news
The Union government informed the Supreme Court that the Ministry of Civil Aviation is deliberating on regulatory guidelines to address unpredictable airfare fluctuations and ancillary charges.
Background
The Supreme Court expressed concern over airfare fluctuations, characterizing them as 'exploitation' of passengers. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is tasked with formulating a robust regulatory framework to ensure passenger protection.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMinistry of Civil Aviation: The nodal ministry responsible for formulating airfare and ancillary charge regulations.
- FactThe Supreme Court granted a four-week deadline for the Centre to complete deliberations on airfare regulations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of a robust regulatory framework for the aviation sector to balance commercial viability with passenger protection against arbitrary price fluctuations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market distortion: Unpredictable price volatility leading to consumer exploitation and reduced accessibility to air travel.
- Regulatory oversight: Balancing the autonomy of private airlines with the state's mandate to ensure fair pricing and consumer rights.
Keywords: Regulatory framework · Consumer protection · Market volatility · Price transparency · Public interest litigation
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