Traffic Controllers - 6th ( VI ) Central Pay Commission Report

7.36.38 It has been stated that the job of Traffic Controllers is more intense than that of Air Traffic Controllers and the cadre has to be recognized as a special cadre without being treated on par with clerical cadres especially as the minimum qualification for any post in this cadre is graduation. Higher grades vis-ŕ-vis other categories with the same minimum qualification have been demanded. A special grade for Chief Controller in charge has also been sought. Stress allowance and Mike Allowance at the rate of 30% and 10% of basic pay respectively has been demanded. Break down allowance at actuals has been demanded as they monitor the break down activities.

Recommendations

7.36.39 The initial entry grade of this category is Rs.5500-9000. Due to merger of scales of Rs.5000-8000, Rs.5500-9000 and Rs.6500-10500, the post will get upgraded automatically. Consequently, the posts of Deputy Chief Controller and Chief Controller shall be merged in the scale of Rs.7450-11500 corresponding to the revised pay band PB-2 of Rs.8700-34800 along with grade pay of Rs.4600.

7.36.40 Demands in regard to stress allowance, mike allowance, break down allowance etc. are not tenable as these are part and parcel of their duties and have already been considered while allotting the pay structure.