The incident took place at around 10 pm. The Air India Express plane was yet to vacate the runway after landing when the Delhi-bound Air India aircraft was preparing to take off from the same runway, the sources said. This incident is a serious safety concern and highlights the importance of accountability at airports. According to Airport Authority of India (AAI) rules, an aircraft is given 45 minutes to vacate the runway after landing. However, in this case, the Air India Express plane did not vacate the runway even after 45 minutes, causing difficulties for the second plane to take off. The Air India Express plane remained stationary on the runway for almost an hour. During this time, several attempts were made to persuade the pilot to vacate the runway, but he refused. This incident is a serious safety concern and highlights the importance of accountability at airports. The Airport Authority has formed a special team to investigate the incident. The team has found that the pilot of the Air India Express plane had given consent to remain on the runway without vacating it. Following this, the Airport Authority has decided to take action against the pilot. This incident sends a clear message about the importance of safety and accountability at airports. Air India Express planes are known for their punctuality and efficiency, but this incident raises questions about the accountability of the pilots and the airport staff. The incident also highlights the need for better communication and coordination between the airport staff and the pilots. The Airport Authority has assured that they will take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future. The incident has sent shockwaves in the aviation industry, and it is a wake-up call for all stakeholders to take safety and accountability seriously. The Air India Express plane was preparing to take off from the same runway when the Delhi-bound Air India aircraft was preparing to take off from the same runway, the sources said. This incident is a serious safety concern and highlights the importance of accountability at airports. According to Airport Authority of India (AAI) rules, an aircraft is given 45 minutes to vacate the runway after landing. However, in this case, the Air India Express plane did not vacate the runway even after 45 minutes, causing difficulties for the second plane to take off.