If this "gem" is implemented then it will effectively ground 50% or more of the expat Capts here in India because most of us are on ON/OFF contracts of various durations. Either they did not realize this or else they are doing it on purpose to get rid of expats by virtue of red tape. In the end the airlines will be the ones paying because if you are on contract and return from leave, they will have to pay the guarantee monthly amount because you are willing and available to fly. The fact that they can't use you because your security clearance has expired is, well "their problem."
Why doesn't the DGCA and the Govt just say that expats are not welcome here anymore? It would be simpler!! Truly a country of contrasts--Chandrayan to the moon, but............the rest???
