Different Pay Structure due to merger of Air India and Indian Airlines

Different Pay Structure due to merger of Air India and Indian Airlines

Shri Ajit Singh, the Minister of Civil Aviation informed Rajya Sabha today in a written reply that the employees are governed by their respective scales of pay, service regulations and certified/standing orders as per their erstwhile companies. 

The Minister further informed that the Government of India has appointed an independent Committee headed by Justice (Retd) D.M.Dharmadhikari to resolve the disparities to HR issues, including pay parity, working conditions, seniority etc. The Committee has submitted its report to the Ministry of Civil Aviation on 31.1.2012. Subsequently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has constituted a three-member Committee consisting of officers from Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Civil Aviation and an Independent Expert to examine the recommendations of Justice Dharmadhikari Committee and formulate a time-line for its implementation. 

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Government Refused to talk to striking Air India pilots

Refusing to talk to striking Air India pilots, the government today said it will wait till the stir is called off and abide by the court's order on the Contempt of Court proceedings initiated by the airline management.

"I have already stated that there will be no talks with the pilots till they are on strike," Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi told reporters.

The minister also said that government will wait and abide by the court's order in the Contempt of Court proceeding initiated on the plea of the Air India management.

The Delhi High Court heard both the pilots and the management and adjourned the matter till tomorrow.
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