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Prabal (PSU Officer)     11 August 2026

Workplace harassment, humiliation and hostile/toxic work environment

I am working as an Air Traffic Control Officer under Airports Authority of India and presently posted at Imphal Airport. I have been transferred to Imphal Airport from Kolkata Airport in March 2026 as 2 years Tenure Posting. Since my joining at Imphal, I have been facing tremendous Workplace Harassment, Humiliation and Hostile Work Environment from my Superiors. I have highlighted these issues twice through Email to the HR officials and Regional Executive Director at Regional Headquarter, Guwahati but still things have not changed and I continue to be targeted and harassed in every possible way. All these things are tremendously affecting my mental well being and I am suffering from anxiety and depression due to the office issues. Since my work is also safety critical in nature and requires utmost concentration, my present mental condition is not allowing me to concentrate on my job. On 03-August-2026, I have applied for transfer to my hometown Kolkata through proper channel citing the mental harassment, humiliation and Hostile Work Environment being faced by me at Imphal and these issues are affecting my mental well being , but my in-charge has refused to forward my Transfer Representation to the competent authority. In these situation, what options do I have in such a scenario? My mental condition is deteriorating if I continue to work at Imphal. The officials at Imphal are trying everything to destabilize me mentally. I need honest suggestions.


Quick Summary
This discussion addresses severe workplace harassment, humiliation, and a hostile environment faced by an Air Traffic Control Officer at Imphal Airport. Despite reporting the issues to HR and management, the situation has not improved, leading to significant mental distress and anxiety. The officer's transfer request has been denied, and they are seeking advice on how to proceed to protect their well-being and career.

 5 Replies

P. Venu (Advocate)     12 August 2026

The facts posted are too general. No menaingful suggestion unless there exists actionable facts/situations.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     13 August 2026

Your safety and mental well-being must take top priority, especially given the safety-critical nature of Air Traffic Control (ATC). Operating standard radar or procedural positions while experiencing severe anxiety, depression, and intentional workplace stress poses a risk not just to you, but to public aviation safety.

Inform your Head of Office/ATM In-Charge in writing that due to severe acute stress and medical advice, you are unfit to perform operational ATC duties until further notice. This immediately removes you from the live operational console and protects aviation safety.

When an In-Charge refuses to forward a representation ("blocking proper channel"), AAI regulations and administrative rules allow you to escalate directly.

Submit a formal employee grievance directly through the Internal Grievance Redressal Portal on the AAI Intranet / Central Grievance mechanism.

Log onto pgportal.gov.in and file a grievance under the Ministry of Civil Aviation -> Airports Authority of India.

Reach out directly to the Air Traffic Controllers' Guild (India) regional and central executive members. The Guild frequently intervenes in cases where controllers face administrative targeting, unjust transfer blocks, or safety-critical workplace distress.

 

Prabal (PSU Officer)     13 August 2026

I have tried every possible channel to get relief but not getting any assistance from anywhere. Instead the HR at regional headquarters has issued a memorandum dated 12/08/2026 (show cause notice) threatening disciplinary action against me for submitting representations against my In-charge and Airport Director for mentally harassing, humiliating and targeting me.

What legal options do I have?

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     15 August 2026

It would be better to contact, consult and engage a local prudent lawyer practicing service matters for proper analyses of facts / documents, professional advise and necessary proceeding.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     15 August 2026

Yes, you may consult an experienced lawyer in the local ikn person and proceed as suggested for further legal actions. 


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