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Malpractices: DGCA boss may get the boot

Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
Aug 08, 2012 12:09 AM IST

The civil aviation ministry has recommended major penalty proceedings to the Central Vigilance Commission against AK Sharan, a joint director general in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The civil aviation ministry has recommended major penalty proceedings to the Central Vigilance Commission against AK Sharan, a joint director general in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Sharan, who is under suspension, may either get dismissed from service or a demotion in rank.

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It is alleged that Sharan misused his power by extending undue favour to a flying school to open a training academy in Raipur. His daughter obtained her commercial pilot licence from the said flying school later.

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“Investigations have revealed that Touchwood Entertainment was granted approval to impart flying training in August 2007 despite several objections. Sharan influenced a junior official to give permission to his daughter to appear in six special sessions to clear three papers despite being ineligible,” an official said.

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