India, June 19 -- The deputy collector of Kurla on Wednesday told the Bombay high court that they had taken action against seven buildings which were a cause of concern for flights from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).

A division-bench of chief justice Alok Aradhe and justice Sandeep Marne was hearing a public interest litigation filed by Yeshwant Shenoy, raising concerns about aviation safety, and seeking direction to Airports Authority of India, Director General of Civil Aviation and the airport operator, Mumbai International Airports Ltd, to remove the unauthorised constructions in and around the Mumbai airport, and to ensure compliance with the provisions in the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Cause...