The Delhi High Court today allowed a breath analyser test through tube process for air traffic controllers (ATC) that was earlier suspended in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The high court modified its March 23 interim order suspending breath analyser tests (BAT) through tube process for ATCs, saying the DGCA will be bound by the June 16 recommendations of the medical board.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Justice Navin Chawla allowed the application of DGCA seeking modification of the earlier order and to implement the medical report of Directorate General of Medical Services (DGMS). As per the DGMS medical board's recommendation, one machine would be used per person and not used again for the next 12 hours.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The court said the interest of ATCs and passengers has to be balanced and noted that BAT is being presently conducted on pilots also in a restricted manner.</span><br />
News On AIR | September 3, 2020 2:16 PM
Delhi HC allows breath analyser test through tube process for air traffic controllers