An internal circular the CMD has said, "I have noticed that senior officers regularly come late to the office. I would expect officers to be in their offices by 0930 hrs".
The July 11 communication further said that if required, the attendance of officials would be cross-verified at random.
In response to a query on the matter the airline said that "It was a routine office missive to encourage discipline".
The Union cabinet late last month had in-priciple gave its approval for disinvestment of its stakes in the national carrier.