The public interest petition had challenged the ADF of Rs.200 on all outgoing domestic passengers and Rs.1,300 on international ones since March 1, 2009.

Apart from alleging that the money being charged for airport development work was 'placing undue burden on travelling public', the petition also argued that in return for the payment the passenger is not being offered any extra facility or value by DIAL.

In March, the government asked all airlines flying out of Delhi to collect a development fee from the passengers while issuing tickets.