Jet Airways staff approaches labour dept over non-payment of gratuity, salary arrears;
A group of Jet Airways staff has urged the labour department to initiate steps to “summon” the management of the erstwhile Jet Airways, including former Chairman Naresh Goyal over the non-payment of gratuity and some salary arrears, among others. In a letter to the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner, Jet Airways Officers and Staff Association also requested for calling the Monitoring Committee, which is handling the matter for the winning bidder, the Jalan-Kalrock consortium, and pass a suitable order on the issue. On June 22, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the consortium’s resolution plan for grounded Jet Airways, subject to certain conditions.
By Dayanand Mangaonkar