Illegal Pathology Labs: HC pulls up Delhi health minister, Secretary
"What is troubling us is that the petitioner is highlighting the plight of a common man. He is telling us that all sorts of lab reports are being generated which are not true and correct and the common man is suffering. But it is your game of one-upmanship between the two of you and between the various factions that is going on. This is unacceptable to the court.;
New Delhi: In a stern admonition, the Delhi High Court cautioned the Delhi health minister and health secretary, warning them of potential imprisonment for failing to adhere to judicial directives regarding the enactment of a law to regulate clinical establishments.
During the proceedings on Thursday, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj and Health Secretary SB Deepak Kumar were reprimanded by the court, emphasizing that as public servants, they cannot harbor "large egos."
The court's rebuke stemmed from its February directive summoning Bharadwaj and Kumar after receiving an email indicating that the minister was excluded from discussions regarding the Delhi Health Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Bill.
Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora expressed dismay over the internal discord between the minister and the secretary, emphasizing that their conflict should not impede efforts to address the concerns of the public.
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