1 Nautical Mile Of Air Space Be Unavailable For Flights: Authority

The authority said to oversee preparations for the Demolition

Ahead of the demolition of Supertech's Twins Tower tomorrow, one nautical mile of air space around Supertech's Noida twin towers demolition site will remain unavailable briefly for flights on August 28, the Noida Authority has said.

One nautical mile is equal to roughly 1.8 kilometers.

Taking notes from the aviation dept., Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has given its consent for this, the Noida Authority said as it oversaw preparations for the demolition of the nearly 100-metre-tall twin towers on Sunday.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said, "Because of the dust generated after the demolition, on the recommendation of the Noida Authority, the Ministry of Aviation has given its consent for the non-availability of one nautical mile of air space for aircraft to fly at the time of demolition."

Moreover, in the past, the Noida police on Thursday banned the use of drones in city skies from August 26 till August 31 citing security reasons because of the demolition of Supertech's illegal towers.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) Ram Badan Singh invoked the powers under CrPC Section 144 as he passed the ban order.

The Noida Police had also declared that drones will be allowed but only beyond the "exclusion zone" of about 500 meters and that too with their permission.

No human, animal or vehicle would be allowed in the exclusion zone on August 28. It is said that almost 5000 residents and 2700 vehicles will be evacuated lasted by 7 AM tomorrow.

The nearly 100-metre-tall Apex and Ceyane towers - taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar - are scheduled to be demolished at 2.30 pm on August 28 in pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found their construction within Emerald Court premises in violation of norms.