PGIMER administration reminded to take action against MS

In the letter sent to PGI in December, it further implied that Dr Gupta continued his journey even after the health minister’s disapproval. It then directed that “regular departmental proceedings” might be initiated against Gupta in the matter. Dr Gupta, has however stated that he had the permission of the PGI Director on the matter, who is the “competent authority”.

On Saturday, a ministry official told Chandigarh Newsline that the file had been sent to PGI again. “We recently received the file from the PGI seeking some clarification. We have sent it back and have issued directions that regular departmental proceedings may be initiated,” the official said.

The official asserted that the next step had to be taken by the PGI administration. “Nothing has to be done by the ministry. We have already issued directions,” he said.

PGI PRO Manju Wadwalkar said, “I have no information about the case.”