HC Seeks Flying Logs of NFC Dy CFI The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Nagpur Flying Club (NFC) administration to produce the official flying log records of its Deputy Chief Flying Instructor (Dy CFI) for the four months ending February 2026. The court’s order comes amid allegations that the Dy CFI continued to fly despite being declared medically unfit for aviation activities. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Rajnish Vyas, who also mandated the state government to respond to an application seeking the Dy CFI’s removal from the state-supported aviation training institute within a week. The application, filed by advocate Shriniwas Deshpande—an NFC alumnus—in an ongoing public interest litigation (PIL) case, demands that the divisional commissioner, who serves as the ex-officio chairman of NFC, terminate the Dy CFI’s services from any temporary or honorary post. Deshpande’s plea alleges that the Dy CFI’s continued involvement in flying activities, despite medical restrictions, compromised the safety of cadets and undermined the quality of training at the institute. The application cites communications from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which stated that the Dy CFI had been declared medically unfit for flying activities and was only permitted to function as a “line pilot” without authorization to teach flying lessons. The court’s order follows claims that the Dy CFI’s actions have raised significant safety concerns. The PIL also highlights operational deficiencies at NFC, including the prolonged grounding of two training aircraft and complaints from cadets about the institute’s performance.#nagpur_bench #nagpur_flying_club #mahajyoti #director_general_civil_aviation #shriniwas_deshpande
OBC Vidarbha Mandal Yatra Begins from Bhandara, Demands Caste-Based Census Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar launched the OBC Vidarbha Mandal Yatra from Bhandara on Monday, marking the start of a five-year initiative organized by Sakal OBC Mahamorcha. The event, which will traverse 11 districts of Vidarbha, focuses on advocating for the implementation of the Mandal Commission’s recommendations and addressing systemic injustices faced by Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Maharashtra and beyond. Wadettiwar, who participated in the yatra in his capacity as an OBC community member, emphasized the need for a caste-based census at the central government level, akin to the processes for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The yatra’s primary demands include the establishment of a dedicated ministry for OBCs, increased financial allocation for OBC welfare institutions, and the immediate filling of a backlog of 100,000 OBC posts. Wadettiwar highlighted the disparity in funding, stating that despite the significant population of OBCs in the state, their share of resources remains equivalent to that of other communities. He specifically cited the Mahajyoti, Maharashtra’s OBC welfare corporation, which he argued should receive at least Rs 1,000 crore annually to address the community’s needs. Another key demand centers on educational equity, particularly the “open to open” policy for merit-based seats. Wadettiwar criticized the policy for restricting OBC students from competing in open category seats, even if they meet the required academic thresholds. He provided an example, noting that a student with 125 marks should qualify for open category admission regardless of caste, while OBC students with the same score are often denied this opportunity.#vijay_wadettiwar #vidarbha #obc_vidarbha_mandal_yatra #sakal_obc_mahamorcha #mahajyoti
