Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Passes Bills for Airport Area Planning and Court Fees

September 6, 2023

The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has passed two significant government bills. The first, the “Arunachal Pradesh Airport Area Planning and Development Authority Bill,” emphasizes the importance of developing airports and adjoining areas to international standards in anticipation of an influx of tourists. The second bill, the “Arunachal Pradesh Court Fees Bill,” makes provisions related to court fees in the state.

What is the objective of the “Arunachal Pradesh Airport Area Planning and Development Authority Bill”?

The bill aims to regulate the growth and development of areas around airports in Arunachal Pradesh, including the newly constructed Donyi Polo Airport, to meet international standards and accommodate anticipated tourism.

What is the significance of the “Arunachal Pradesh Court Fees Bill”?

This bill addresses provisions related to court fees in Arunachal Pradesh. It comes as a response to a directive from the Union Law and Justice ministry, which has proposed repealing the Court Fees Act, 1870, and has instructed states to enact their own state-specific court fee acts.

How is the Court Fee Act, 1870, currently followed in Arunachal Pradesh’s legal system?

The Court Fee Act, 1870, a pre-independence and pre-Constitution law, is extended to Arunachal Pradesh, and it is followed in the state’s courts in accordance with the Assam Court Fees (Amendment) Act, 1972, as the state does not have its own high court.

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