| The Regional Executive Director Airports Authority of India Northern Western/Eastern/Southern/North-East Region Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai/Guwahati |
The Executive Director, Airports Authority of India RC&DU/FIU, New Delhi |
| The Airport Director Airports Authority of India Kolkata/Chennai Airport |
The Director, Indian Aviation Academy, New Delhi |
| The Principal, Civil AviatiOn Training College (CATC). Bamrauli, Allahabad |
The General Manager, Airports Authority of India CRSD/E&M Workshop New Delhi |
Sub: Revision of Scales of Pay and Allowances in respect of Non-Executives (Workmen) of AAI w.e.f. 01.01.2017
3. APPLICABILITY & COVERAGE
- a) Dismissal/ removalb) Left service without acceptance of resignation
4. DURATION
The existing scales of pay of Non-Executives are revised w.e.f, 01.01.2017 the revised scales will be effective for a period of 10 years.
5. PAY SCALES
The revised scales of pay shall be for 10 years w.e.f, 01.01.2017 as follows:
| Sl. No. | Level | Existing Pav Scales effective 01.01.2007 | Revised Pay Scales effective 07.01.2017 |
| 1. | NE-1 | 10200-23000 | 25000 – 74500 |
| 2. | NE-2 | 11000-24500 | 27000 – 80500 |
| 3. | NE-3 | 11500-26000 | 28000 -85000 |
| 4. | NE-4 | 12500 – 28500 | 31000 – 92000 |
| 5. | NE-5 | 13400 – 30500 | 33000-99000 |
| 6. | NE-6 | 14500 – 33500 | 36000 – 110000 |
| 7. | NE-7 | 15000-35500 | 37000 – 115000 |
| 8. | NE-8 | 16000 – 38900 | 39000 – 120000 |
| 9. | NE-9 | 17000 – 39500 | 39500 – 138000 |
| 10 | NE-10 | 18500 – 40000 | 40000 – 139000 |
6. FITMENT BENEFIT(i) A uniform full fitment benefit of 15% shall be provided to all the Non-Executives on Basic Pay (including admissible stagnation increments) as on 31.12.2016 and IDA @ 119.5% as applicable on 01.01.2017.
(ii) Methodology for Pay Fixation
The following fitment methodology shall be implemented to arrive at the revised basic pay as on 01.01.2017:
| A | B | C | D (Revised Basic Pay as on 01.01.2017) |
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| Basic Pay + Stagnation increment(s) as on 31.12.2016 (Personal Pay not to be included) | + | Industrial dearness Allowance (IDA) @ (119.5% as applicable on 01.01.2017 | + | 15% of (A + B) | Aggregate amount rounded off to the next Rs. 10/- |
*In case revised Basic Pay as on 01.01.2017 so arrived is less than the minimum of the revised pay scale. pay will be fixed al the minimum of the revised pay scale.
(iii) The workmen who had joined AAI on or after 01.01.2017 shall be placed in the revised pay scales from the date of their joining. Such workmen will not be eligible tor the
fitment benefit under pay revision.
(iv) Subsequent to implementation of pay revision, the profitability will be reviewed after every 3 years and if the profitability falls in such a way that the earlier pay revision now entails impact of more than 20% of average PBT of last 3 years, the PLP/allowances will have to be reduced to bring down the impact.
7. ANNUAL PROMOTIONAL INCREMENT
The rate of annual increment and promotional increment will be 3% of revised basic pay and the resultant amount will be rounded off to the next 10 rupees. The date of increment will be 1 of April effective from the year 2017-18.
8. STAGNATION INCREMENTIn case of reaching the end point of pay scale, a non- executive would be allowed to draw stagnation increment, one after every (wo years upto a maximum of three such increments provided the non-executive gets a performance rating of “Good or above.
9. SERVICE WEIGHTAGE
(1) The workmen who were on the rolls of AAI as on 01.01.2017 will be paid service weightage amount at the following rates for every completed year of service:
| Completed years of Service as on 31.12.2016 | Rate (INR/PM) per completed year of service |
| Upto 15 years | Rs. 70/- |
| 16 to 20 Years | Rs. 80/- |
| 21 to 25 Years | Rs. 85/- |
| Above 25 years | Rs. 90/- |
(ii) For reckoning the Years of service, completed service of 6 months and above as on 31.12.2016 will be rounded off to one year and less than six months will be ignored.
(iii) Employees who have not completed 06 months of service as on 31.12.2016 are not eligible for service weightage.
(iv) The amount will be kept as separate element of pay and will not count for any consequential. whatsoever.
(v) The element of pay shall be discontinued on promotion’ appointment to executive category
10. PAYMENT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE(1) 100% DA neutralization will be adopted for all the non-executives. DA w.e.f 01.01.2017 shall become zero with link point of AIL India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) 2001 = 100 which is 277.33 (Average of AICPI for the months of Sept, Oct and Nov 2016) as on 01.01.2017. The periodicity of adjustment shall be once in three months as per the existing practice. The quarterly DA payable from 01.01.2017 shall be as under:
| Effective Date | Rate of DA (in percentage) |
| 01.01.2017 | 0 |
| 01.04.2017 | -1.1 |
| 01.07.2017 | -0.2 |
| 01.10.2017 | 2.2 |
| 01.01.2018 | 3.4 |
| 01.04.2018 | 3.5 |
| 01.07.2018 | 3.8 |
| 01.10.2018 | 7.3 |
| 01.01.2019 | 8.8 |
Il. HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE
(1) The House Rent Allowance shall be payable as per DPE order for the Public Sector Enterprises applicable to IDA pattern undertakings. As per the order of DPF, following rates of HRA will be payable:
| Classification of Cities | Rate of HRA (percentage of basic pay) |
| X-Class (Population of 50 Lakh and above) | 24% of Basic Pay |
| Y-Class (Population of 5 Lakh to 50 Lakh) | 16% of Basic Pay |
| Z-Class (Population below 5 Lakh) | 8% of Basic Pay |
(i) HRA will be payable on the basis of Revised Basic Pay drawn in the revised scale of pay w.e.f. 10.01.2018.
(iii) The rates of HRA will be revised to 27%, 18% & 9% for X, Y and Z class cities respectively when IDA crosses 25% and further revised to 30%, 20% and 10% when IDA crosses 50%.
(iv) For those residing in Authority’s staff quarters/accommodation, the recovery towards licence fee shall be as per CHRM Circular No. 08/2018 issued vide File No.: A.60011/17/2017/HRPC/76 Dated: 09.03.2018 and as modificd/revised by Competent Authority from time to time.
12. PERKS & ALLOWANCES
(i) The effective date of revision of perks & allowances will be from 01.01.2017.
(ii) ‘Cafeteria Approach’ shall be adopted for payment of perks & allowances admissible under different categories to the maximum of 35% of Basic Pay as under:**
| Sl. No. | Perks | % of Basic Pay |
| 1. | Conveyance/ Transport Allowance | 1- 4% |
| 2. | Vehicle Maintenance Allowance | 1- 4% |
| 3. | Washing Allowance/ Uniform Maintenance Allowance | 3-5% |
| 4. | Education Allowance (maximum 2 children) | 3% |
| 5. | Hostel Expenditure Allowance (maximum 2 children) | 2-3% |
| 6. | HRD/Professional Updation Allowance | 3-8% |
| 7. | Reimbursement of Upkeeping Charges of House | 1-4% |
| 8. | Reimbursement of Electricity and Water Charges | 2-4% |
| 9. | Domestic Helper | 1-3% |
| 10. | Canteen Allowance or Meal Vouchers | 1-4% |
| 11. | Membership of Professional Bodies | 1-2% |
| 12. | Leave Travel Concession (LTC) | 4-8% |
| 13. | Other Allowances (Maximum) | 5-15% |
** Any subsequent modification made by the DPE will be applicable in terms of its guidelines.
(iii) Payment made on account of perks for the period starting from 01.01.2017 shall be adjusted/ recovered against arrears payable.
(iv) The recurring cost incurred on running and maintaining of infrastructure facilities like hospitals, colleges. schools, etc. would be outside the ceiling of 35% of Basic Pay.
(v) As regards company owned accommodation provided to non-executives, AAI would bear the income tax liability on the “non-monetary perquisite of which 50% shall be loaded within the ceiling of 35% of Basic Pay on perks and allowances.
(vi) The festival allowance already paid w.e.f. 01.01.2017 shall also be adjusted out of arrears payable due to discontinuation of festival allowance w.c.f. 01.01.2017.
13. REIMBURSEMENT OF MOBILE HANDSETReimbursement of an amount of INR 5,000/- will be provided to NE-8 to NE-10 Non-Executives for purchase of Mobile Handset once in every 3 years starting from block ycar 01.04.2019.
14. OVER TIME COMPENSATION (OTC)(i) The rate of Over Time Compensation ts revised as follows:
| Sl. No. | Level | Rate of OTC (in INR) |
| 1. | NE-1 to NE-3 | 180 per hour |
| 2. | NE-4 to NE-7 | 200 per hour |
| 3. | NE-8 to NE-8 | 220 per hour |
(ii) The above rates will be applicable from 01.04.2019.
(iii) Existing Non-executives drawing Executive scale on placement, Will be treated as non-executives only and will get benefits as applicable to non-executives including OTC. Accordingly. operational staff will perform 48 hours duty.
(iv) The other terms and conditions as stipulated in CHRM Circular No. A.27016-1/99-IR&PP Dated: 01.03.99; CHRM Circular No. A.27016/1/99-TR-PP Dated: 05.04.2004 and CHRM Circular No, 40/2012 issued vide file No: A-60011/61/2012 LRPC Dated: 31.10.2012 will remain the same unless modified ‘revised by competent authority from time to time.
15. SHIFT DUTY COMPENSATION (SDC)(i) The rate of Shift Duty Compensation for Night Shift will be as follows:
| Sl. No. | Revised Basic Pay | Rate of SDC (in INR) |
| 1. | 25000 – 31000 | 150 per night shift |
| 2. | 31001-39000 | 200 per night shift |
| 3. | 39001 – 45000 | 270 per night shift |
| 4. | 45001 and above | 360 per night shift |
(ii) The other terms and conditions as stipulated in CHRM Circular No. Pers/SC/17/73-VoL.V Dated: 07.10.2005. CHRM Circular No. A-60011/67/2010/PP Dated: 26.10.2010, CHRM Circular No.21/2011 issued vide File No: A-60011/17:2011/PP Dated: 11.05.2011 and CHRM Circular No. 30/2011 issued vide File No: A-60011/67/2010/PP Dated: 01.06.2011 will remain the same unless modified/revised by competent authority from time to time.
16. ALLOWANCE FOR PERFORMING DUTY ON NATIONAL HOLIDAYAll Non-Executives performing Roaster Duty on National Holidays will be eligible for 1.5 times of (Basic Pay + DA) in lieu of OTC for that day. All other terms & conditions of CHRM Circular No. 32/2017 issued vide file No: A.60011/43/2017/HRPC/406 Dated: 23.10.2017 will remain same unless modified by competent authority from time to time
17. TRAINING KIT Reimbursement of Training Kit to Fire Officials for Training at FTC/ FSTC will be allowed subject to a ceiling of INR 2000/- during training period.
18. LOCATION BASED COMPENSATORY ALLOWANCE(i) For serving in North-East States and Ladakh Region
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Areas Covered
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Percentage of of Basie Pay
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| Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Sikkim | 10% of Basie Pay |
| Ladakh Region | 10% of Basie Pay |
(ii) For serving in Island Territories of Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands and Lakshadweep:
| Areas Covered | Percentage of Basic Pay |
| Areas around Capital Towns (Port Blair in A&N Islands, Kavaratti, and Agatth in Lakshadweep) | 10% of Basie Pay |
| Difficult Areas (North and Middle Andaman, South Andaman excluding Port) Blair, entire Lakshadweep except Kavaratti, Agatti andMinicoy) | 16% of Basie Pay |
| More Difficult Areas (Little Andaman. Nicobar group of Islands, Narcondam Islands, East Islands and Minicoy) | 20% of Basie Pay |
(iii) Special allowance: For serving in the Difficult and Far Flung Areas:
| Areas Covered | Percentage of Basic Pay |
| Part “A” (Areas covered under Annexure- I of D/o Expenditure OM No. 3/1/2017-EII(B) Dated: 19.07.2017 | 8% of Basie Pay |
| Part “B” (Areas covered under Annexure-II of D/o Expenditure OM No. 3/1/2017-EII(B) Dated: 19.07.2017 | 6% of Basie Pay |
| Part “C” (Areas covered under Annexure-Ill of D/o Expenditure OM No. 3/1/2017-EII(B) Dated: 19.07.2017 | 4% of Basie Pay |
| Part “D”(Areas covered under Annexure-IV of D/o Expenditure OM No. 3/1/2017-EII(B) Dated: 19.07.2017 | 3% of Basie Pay |
In the event of a place falling in more than one category i.e. (i), (ii) and (iii) mentioned above, in that case only the higher rate of allowance will be admissible.
19. DEATH RELIEF
The existing non-refundable amount of INR 25,000/- is enhanced to INR 40.000/- and will be released to the family of deceased employee as immediate monetary relief. All other terms and conditions of CHRM Circular No. A.60011/25/2010-PP Dated: 18.07.2012 will remain same unless modified/revised by Competent Authority from time to time. The revised amount will be effective from 12.01.2019.
20. LOANS AND ADVANCES
The existing loans and advances are under revision and will be taken up separately. Till then, the existing provisions will prevail.
21. PERFORMANCE LINKED PAY (PLP)
The payment of PLP to Non-Executives will be as follows:
(i) PLP will be paid on actual basic salary,
(ii) The calculation of PLP shall be in-line with payment oF PRP to Executives as per DPE guidelines.
(iii) The cut-off factors and kitty factors shall be in-line with that of executives as per DPE guidelines.
(iv) The MOU & team ratings shall be in-line with executives as per DPE guidelines.
(v) The percentage eligibility of PLP wrt. individual performance (PMS) shall be as under:
a) Outstanding : 95%
b) Very Good : 80%
c) Good & Average : 70% 0
d) Below Average : 40%
e) Adverse : NIL
(vi) The grade wise percentage ceiling for payment of PLP shall be as under:
a) NE -8. NE -9 & NE-9(SG) – 40%
b) NE -4 to NE-7 – 39%
c) NE-1 to NE -3 – 38%
22 SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS
25. MEDICAL BENEFITS
The Medical Policy is under revision and will be taken up separately. Till then, the existing provisions will prevail.
26. STATUTORY RECOVERIES
(i) Recoveries towards Income Tax. Professional Tax, etc. or any other statutory recoveries would be effected as per the relevant statutory provisions. Exemptions if any, under the Income Tax Act. 1961 shall be dealt by individual as per Income Tax laws.
(i) The pay fixation of employees will be done in consultation with local Finance Department. The payment of arrears will be subject to ratification of the pay fixation by the Finance Department concerned.
27. PAYMENT OF ARREARSThe pay revision w.e.f, 01.01.2017 shall be implemented and arrears will be paid after adjustment of other dues, if any.
28. PRODUCTIVITY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS
(1) Manpower optimization
- a) In order to improve productivity and also to make the organization cost-effective. it Is agreed to optimize utilization of manpower by extending responsibilities with multi-skilling and by redeploying manpower.b) It is agreed that safety issues are given top priority.
c) Manpower will be rationalized depending upon requirement.
(ii) Management and Union Agree
- a) The union shall promote punctuality & attendance of employees.b) To jointly pursue and promote industrial peace and harmony.
c) Accept all lawful orders involving transfer of employees and their job rotation.d) To improve utilization of human resources in AAL,
e) To cooperate in maintaining discipline at all levels.f) To resolve all disputes and problems mutually by peaceful and constitutional means.
g) To support in achieving the mission of AAI.h) Union will help in creating a sense of belongingness and pride in the orzanization.
(i) All payment/recoveries arising out of the implantation of revised pay scales shall be made simultaneously.
(iii) Existing Non-executives drawing Executive scale on placement, will be treated as non-executives only and will get benefits as applicable to non-executives including Over Time Compensation (OTC). As such, perks and benefits at par with executives stands withdrawn with immediate effect.
(iv) If anv non-executive has already availed benefits applicable to executives’ like HBA, ete. then, these will be personal to them and furthermore no benefits will be granted.
(v) The effect of basic pay due to HPL/EOL/eave without pay availed will be suitably adjusted while computing the arrears of pay & allowances as admissible.
(vi) During IIPL. proportionate allowances under cafeteria (i.e. half) would be payable. Similarly, during EOL/Leave without pay, no allowances will be payable.
(vii) These who have entered the regular service on or after 01.01.2017 will be entitled to perks & allowances from the date of their joining service and may be paid appropriately on pro-rata basis.
(viii) The Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the Recognized Union is in full and final and Union will not raise any demand during the operation of wage period on matters covered under this settlement,
(ix) Payment/ recoveries of all other allowances, benefits, ete. will be continued to be made on the basis of existing rules. terms & conditions.
30. ANOMALYAny anomaly arising out of the wage revision in the revised structure. the same will be referred to the Anomaly Committee constituted for the purpose at CHQ for redressal.
31. INTERPRETATION/ CLARIFICATION
All issues arising out of implementation of this Office Order, which require interpretation’ clarification will be referred to the Corporate Headquarters for decision.
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