DGCA terminates Chief Flight Operations Inspector on administrative grounds

New Delhi [India]: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has terminated the contract of its Chief Flight Operations Inspector (CFOI), Captain Vivek Chhabra, on administrative grounds and in the public interest, a statement from the aviation regulator said. 

“Whereas, Captain Vivek Chhabra, consequent upon acceptance of the terms and conditions of engagement of FOIs, joined DGCA on March 8, 2021, on the post of Chief Flight Operations Inspector (CFOI) on an ad hoc basis on contract. The engagement period of Capt Vivek Chhabra as CFOI was further extended from time to time and recently vide order no./A.12036/12021-Recruitment Section dated June 27, 2022, for a period up to June 30, 2025, or until further orders,” an order signed by Dinesh Kumar Rana, DGCA director (administration) said. 

“Based on confidential inputs and in pursuance of the provisions of para 1.6 (II) and associated relevant provisions of the terms and conditions of his engagement, the contract of Capt Vivek Chhabra, CFOI stands terminated with immediate effect on administrative grounds and in the public interest,” it added.