Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Are internal squatters jeopardising air safety?

If encroachers are blocking the expansion of the city airport, squatters from within are impeding the efficiency of the Airport Authority of India.
Faced with the challenge of providing accommodation to air navigation system (ANS) department staffers, who should be put up near the airport because of the stressful nature of their jobs, the AAI has stumbled upon 57 cases where flats were allotted to ineligible employees.
The authorities have sent eviction notices all these unwanted occupants, asking them to vacate their apartments by April end. The notice also warns of strict action in case of non-compliance.
The instances of unauthorised stay came to light after certain ATM personnels sought information about allotment of housing blocks at places like Andheri and inside the Juhu airport through the Right to Information Act.
"There are so many employees who are earning high rents from their own flats while at the same time enjoying the accommodation provided by the AAI" said a senior ANS official.
14/04/14 Shahkar Abidi/Daily News & Analysis
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