On May 13, 2026, employees at the Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Nagpur staged a significant protest against a controversial new internal policy. The workers organized a sit-in outside the General Manager’s office to voice their opposition to a recent "Office Order" that mandates staff to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the management before they can even apply for employment at other companies. The protesting employees argue that this requirement acts as a "forced retention" tactic and directly violates their original employment contracts, which only required a standard notice period or notice pay for resignation.
The situation has gained legal and administrative attention, as the matter was escalated to the Deputy Chief Labor Commissioner in Nagpur. Reportedly, the labor authority has sided with the employees, directing AIESL to respect the workers' fundamental right to resign. The staff maintains that the new policy hinders their career growth and professional mobility, creating a dispute that affects the entire workforce at the Nagpur facility. This facility is a critical hub for the aviation industry, providing essential maintenance for both Air India and various international carriers
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