Delhi Govt issues show cause notice to Delhi Medical Council, warns of dissolution
The Health and Welfare Department of the Delhi Government, through its special secretary (council) has issued a show-cause notice to the Delhi Medical Council (DMC), through its President, threatening disciplinary action under the Delhi Medical Council Act 1997.
Further, the Government has also threatened dissolution of the Council under Section 29 of the Medical Council Act, 1997.
Issuing show-cause notice to the Council, the Health Department mentioned, "Whereas the Deptt. of Health & Family Welfare, GNCTD vide letter No. 160/H&FW/2022/Council/1456 dt. 27.11.2024 has explicitly directed that enhancement of retirement age of Dr. Girish Tyagj. from 60 to 65 years is in complete violation of orders/communication issued time to time. And whereas, the WP (C) 16612/2024 titled Dr. Girish Tyagi Registrar Delhi Medical Council Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr. still pending in Honble High Court of Delhi and has not granted any stay on it. And whereas, the continuation of Dr. Girish Tyagi not permitted and directed to relinquish the charge of Registrar, DMC immediately."
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