Saturday, August 09, 2014

Now, MPs' aides to get free passes at airports

New Delhi: At a time when MPs are already facing criticism for insisting on privileges at airports, the lawmakers have now gone one step forward and ensured that one of their personal assistants gets hassle-free access to airport facilities.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has agreed to issue Airport Entry passes to one personal assistant or secretary of an MP at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi and an airport near or in the MP's constituency.

The move comes following a recommendation from a Parliamentary Committee.  At present, the MPs are issued airport entry passes that ensures their smooth entry, but the aides travelling with him have to go through the regular procedure.
09/08/14 Shemin Joy/Deccan Herald
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