Andhra Pradesh: State government gets tough on govt surgeons
Vijaywada: On the charges of " Misconduct and Misbehaviour" , the Andhra Pradesh Government has been reported to have sent notices to 43 government surgeons in the state. These government surgeons have been reported to be absent for prolonged periods without any leave notifications. Moreover, the doctors have been known to be working in their personal clinics during their official working hours. The Notice has been served to 39 Civil Surgeon Specialists, three Civil Surgeons (Resident Medical Officers) and one Medical Superintendent.
The Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare has demanded an explanation from all the concerned doctors within a time frame of 15 days. Medical and Health Principal Secretary, Poonam Malakondaiah who has signed the said notices stated that, the department will hold the official enquiry against the 43 doctors under the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991. The doctors have been asked to submit a written statement in their defense within the stipulated time frame, failing which the department will initiate an enquiry based on materials available with them
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