Judgement Key Points

MARKANDEYA KATJU, C. J.

( 1 ) THESE writ appeals arise out of the common judgment of the learned Single Judge dated 21. 5. 2004 in four writ petitions, three filed by employees working under the Indian Airlines since beginning of their service, and one filed by the employees working under Vayudoot Limited which has been since taken over by Indian Airlines.

( 2 ) THE facts in detail have been set out in the impugned judgment of the learned Single Judge and hence we are not repeating the same except where necessary.

( 3 ) THE facts of the case are that Vayudoot Limited was incorporated as a private limited company in the year 1981. It was converted into a public limited company in the year 1983 with shares jointly owned by Indian Airlines and Air india. On account of mounting losses and outstanding liabilities it was decided by the Government of India to merge Vayudoot Limited with Indian Airlines by its letter dated 25. 5. 93 addressed to Indian Airlines, Air India, Vayudoot Limited, international Airports Authority of India and the National Airports Authority of india.

( 4 ) IT was also decided by letters of the Ministry of Civil. Aviation and Tourism dated 22. 11. 93 and 24. 5. 94

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