An airport with two directors

Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad airport has two directors at present; the newly appointed P B Bhagat and outgoing director, S D Awasthi. Bhagat reported to duty at his new posting at Ahmedabad on August 17, while Awasthi is yet to hand over the charge.
The issue came to light after the Airport Authority of India (AAI) transferred Awasthi to Lucknow and brought Bhagat from Guwahati in his place. However, though Bhagat has reported for duty, Awasthi seems reluctant to hand over charge.
Sources said: “Awasthi’s transfer letter reached on August 11, but he is taking his time to hand over charge. This, despite the fact that Bhagat is senior to Awasthi.”
However, Awasthi when contacted said that “Bhagat is yet to take charge. I have been transferred but I have not handed over charge.” He, however, refused to comment further on why there is a delay in allowing the incumbent to take over.
Meanwhile, Bhagat who is operating from the office of director general (communications) at the airport said, “I have been given directives to join the new posting on or before August 31. By this time, Awasthi has to complete his pending work and report to Lucknow.”
22/08/07 Shoeb Khan/Times of India

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Categories: Airports Aug 2007