(a) whether the Indian Airlines has retired over 800 employees on a single day (February 29, 2000) without giving mandatory notice period of three months;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Indian Airlines is considering to re-employ some trained pilots, flight engineers and technical personnel on contract basis; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a) and (b): Yes, Sir. 823 employees of Indian Airlines
have been retired on 29th February, 2000 due to the
retirement age being rolled back to 58 years. These
employees were given ex-gratia payment equivalent to 3
months salary.
(c) and (d): Indian Airlines has engaged six retired
engineers on contract basis for a period of approximately
and half months. One Master Technician is being offered
appointment on contract basis. Two Pilots continue to be
engaged on contract basis. No Flight Engineer has been
employed on contract basis.