Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Aviation professionals must oversee Air India, Indian merger: Panel


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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