What action would CCI take on the alleged cartelisation among low-cost airlines over fixing of airfares?
I can’t answer this at this juncture. The CCI will first get the relevant data and then take any action, if required. It has been said that it would take at least six months for CCI to become fully operational. The Commission will be fully operational within a couple of months. Things are in a fast-track mode, including the appointment of two more members and hiring of 187-odd professionals. The government is also playing a proactive role in this. The Commission has already got three members including me, while two are expected to join before month-end. We held our first formal meeting on March 2 and since then we have been meeting regularly. When will these 187 professionals be appointed? We have already sent a requisition to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, which is finalising the rules for the appointment of these officials. It is expected any time soon. The moment it is done, we will fast-track the appointments of 38 officials. These appointments will be done by inviting existing
