New Delhi, April 24:
A committee of airline professionals or persons connected with the
airline industry should be set up to ensure that the merger between Air
India and Indian is completed smoothly.
This is one of the recommendations proposed by the Dharamadhikari
Committee which was set to bring about integration of employees after
the merger of two State-owned carriers. The committee submitted its
report to the Minister of Civil Aviation in February.
Sense of urgency
Official sources told Business Line that the recommendations were
made so that those with knowledge of the industry can suggest a ?hassle
free? manner to ensure that the merger take place at the earliest.
Sources pointed out that there was a sense of urgency to ensure that the
merger process is completed at the earliest as more than five years
have already passed since the two airlines were merged.
The idea of having industry professional as members of the committee
did not find favour with the Committee as technical details of the
airline industry functioning would have to be explained to the members,
sources said.
Meanwhile, the Government is considering appointing consultants to
see that the wages are rationalised in a proper manner. The Ministry may
have to seek the approval of the Cabinet if there is a major variation
in wages from the norms laid down by the Department of Public
Enterprises.
The report has also called for monetisation of the airlines assets so as to meet its expenses.
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