IndiGo, a major airline in India, has been fined ₹1 lakh by the Bureau of Immigration for alleged visa-related violations. InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, disclosed this penalty in a recent regulatory filing. Despite the imposition of the fine, the company clarified that it does not anticipate any significant impact on its financials, operations, or overall activities.
The Bureau of Immigration, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, issued the penalty, which was formally communicated to IndiGo on June 11. The airline, in response, is considering options for potentially appealing against the order. Detailed specifics regarding the nature of the visa violations were not provided in the filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
This development underscores the regulatory scrutiny faced by airlines regarding adherence to visa regulations, with companies like IndiGo navigating legal avenues in response to such penalties.