In a significant development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) took swift action by suspending its director, Captain Anil Gill, following corruption allegations. Anonymous emails, received by DGCA and the Ministry of Aviation, accused Gill of misusing his position to accept aircraft as bribes from flying schools. It is alleged that Gill, in return, leased these aircraft to different schools at a rate of Rs. 90 lakh each. The suspension comes as part of an ongoing investigation, with the ministry transferring the case to the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ministry stated, “There is zero tolerance for malpractices. Any such issue will always be dealt with the strictest measures by the law.”
Key Points:
– Captain Anil Gill suspended over bribery allegations.
– Gill accused of accepting aircraft as bribes from flying schools.
– Leased aircraft to other schools, allegedly for Rs. 90 lakh each.
– Investigation transferred to CBI and ED
The suspension of DGCA Director Gill follows a recent move by the aviation regulator to escalate the corruption inquiry against him. The accusations include forcefully arranging training trips and extracting commissions, suggesting potential violations of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act.
