Section 10 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994
- (1)For the purpose of enabling it efficiently to discharge its functions under this Act, the Authority shall, subject to the provisions of section 18 and to such rules as may be made in this behalf, appoint (whether on deputation or otherwise) such number of officers and other employees as it may consider necessary: Provided that the appointment of such category of officers, as may be specified after consultation with the Chairperson in such rules, shall be subject to the approval of the Central Government.
- (2)Subject to the provisions of section 18, every officer or other employee appointed by the Authority shall be subject to such conditions of service and shall be entitled to such remuneration as may be determined by regulations.
Summary
- The Authority has the power to hire the officers and employees it needs to do its job well.
- For certain specific high-level jobs, the Authority must get approval from the Central Government before hiring anyone.
- The working conditions and pay for these newly appointed employees are decided by the Authority's own internal regulations.
- However, the rules for hiring and paying workers are subject to section 18, which protects older staff who transferred from previous airport agencies.
- Under section 18, employees who moved over from the International Airports Authority or the National Airports Authority get to keep their original pay, pensions, and privileges.
- Transferred employees had the right to opt out of the new Authority within one year if they did not want to stay.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Authority decide how much to pay its newly hired workers?
Yes, the remuneration and conditions of service for new employees are determined by regulations made by the Authority.
2. Can the Authority hire anyone it wants without asking for permission?
Mostly yes, but the appointment of certain specified categories of officers requires the approval of the Central Government.
3. What happens to workers who transferred from the old legacy airport agencies?
Because of section 18, they hold their jobs with the same tenure, pay, and benefits they previously enjoyed, unless they chose to leave within the first year.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 10 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, the Authority's power to determine conditions of service is strictly subject to the provisions of Section 18. What specific protection does Section 18 provide to legacy employees transferring from the old National Airports Authority?
Q2.Under Section 10 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, how are the basic remuneration and conditions of service determined for newly appointed officers?
Q3.Under Section 10 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, while the Authority can appoint most employees freely, what is required for the appointment of certain specified categories of officers?
Q4.Under Section 18 of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, which is referenced in Section 10, how long did legacy employees have to opt out of the new Authority if they did not want to stay?