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– Concessional rates of power, water and other utilities.
– VAT on ATF 1% or less in RCS airports.
• Central Govt.-
– ATF drawn by SCA’s from RCS airports exempt from excise duty.
– SCA’s to be treated at par with SOPs for customs duty.
– Cost-effective security solutions by BCAS and state government.
2. Scheduled Commuter Airlines (SCA)
– Eligibility criteria in terms of paid-up capital to be kept at Rs 2 crore.
– Aircraft with capacity of 100 seats or less.
– No restrictions on number of aircrafts.
– Minimum movements per week to RCS destinations as prescribed.
– SCA can enter into code share with other airlines.
– Will be allowed self- handling.