SC permits Centre to issue directions on fumigation of aircraft in country

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the Centre to issues directions on fumigation of aircraft in pursuance of the recommendations of a high-powered panel on the issue and keeping in mind the health and safety of passengers and crew members.

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala took note of the submissions of Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has accepted the recommendations of the panel on disinsection of aircraft before taking off and landing.

"Since the matter engaged the attention of the central government which has accepted the recommendation of the high-powered committee. We now permit the Union government to issue the directions in this regard keeping in mind the health and safety of passengers and crew members of aircraft," the bench ordered while disposing of the plea filed by Interglobe Aviation Ltd.