The Central Administrative Tribunal has questioned the decision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to deny J S Rawat, now retired, promotion to the post of Director General of Civil Aviation since 2013.
The tribunal has directed the ministry, under which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) functions, to place Rawat’s case before the selection committee for consideration from the date when he became eligible for promotion.
In its order dated July 14, the tribunal stated, “If he is otherwise found suitable…he shall be given promotion along with all consequential benefits.