LG Saxena approves promotions for 60 senior medical officers
New Delhi: In a significant development, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the promotions of 60 senior medical officers in the Delhi government-run hospitals to the post of chief medical officer, according to Raj Niwas officials on Monday.
These promotions have been pending since 2018.
According to the officials, the decision comes amidst the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in force due to the ongoing general elections 2024. Consequently, the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has been advised to adhere strictly to the prevailing MCC norms while proceeding with these promotions.
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According to the Compendium of Instructions on the MCC 2024, regular recruitment, appointments, or promotions through statutory bodies like the UPSC and the state public service commissions can continue without prior clearance.
However, recruitments through non-statutory bodies require prior approval from the Election Commission.
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