The Directorate General of Civil Aviation – or DGCA – has imposed a fine of ₹30 lakh on Air India for failing to comply with applicable rules in the November 26 urination case. Based on Air India’s response, the aviation regulator imposed a financial penalty of ₹30 lakh on the airline for violation of applicable rules, people aware of the matter said.
The DGCA has also suspended license of pilot-in-command for a period of three months for failing to discharge his duties as per Rule 141 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and applicable DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements, officials underlined, adding that it imposed a financial penalty of ₹30 lakh on Director-in-flight services of Air India for failing to discharge her duties as per applicable DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements. The staff involved in the matter was earlier taken off roster.
In response to the DGCA penalty and action, an airline spokesperson was quoted as saying in a statement:
