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Rejected: DM, MCh Doctors plea seeking to quash compulsory bond service

Sanchari ChattopadhyayWritten by Sanchari Chattopadhyay Published On 2020-11-11T12:15:02+05:30  |  Updated On 11 Nov 2020 11:57 AM GMT
Rejected: DM, MCh Doctors plea seeking to quash compulsory bond service
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Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Post Graduate doctors attached to the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), who sought to quash the one-year compulsory service system arguing that insistence on the bond period after levying a huge amount of fees is illegal as the Government has not extended any concessional or subsidized fees in respect of their...

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Post Graduate doctors attached to the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), who sought to quash the one-year compulsory service system arguing that insistence on the bond period after levying a huge amount of fees is illegal as the Government has not extended any concessional or subsidized fees in respect of their courses.

The petitioners included Doctors pursuing Post Graduate Super Specialty Course (DM/M.Ch.) at Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, seeking to quash the clause in the prospectus of the Centre that stipulates that all students of RCC shall do compulsory service of not less than 1 year after their Post Graduate course in Regional Cancer Centre/MCC or Oncology Department of a Government Medical College.

The plea also sought to declare that the petitioners are not liable to compulsorily serve/work on any conditions.

This came in wake of Clause dealing with "Liquidated Damages and Execution of Bond" as mentioned the prospectus of RCC that clarifies;

"Clause V(b): He/She shall serve RCC TVM/Government of Kerala for a continuous period of not less than one year immediately after the completion of the course without break. Terms and conditions including remuneration will be decided by the Government of Kerala/RCC TVM. If the candidate violates the terms of the bond, it will be construed as Professional Misconduct and the fact reported to the T.C. Medical Council for suitable action including cancellation of Registration by the Council and a sum of Rs.1 Crores (Rupees One Crore only) (in addition to the stipend/salary drawn during the period of the course and the amount spent by Government for their studies with interest as fixed by Government) will be levied as liquidated damages from those who fail to do the service as stipulated"

Further, the clause dealing with "Liquidated Damages and Execution of Bond" mentions;

"Clause VI(b): He/She shall serve RCC TVM/Government of Kerala for a continuous period of not less than one year immediately after the completion of the course without break. Terms and conditions including remuneration will be decided by RCC TVM/Government of Kerala. If the candidate violates the terms of the bond, it will be construed as Professional Misconduct and the fact reported to the T.C. Medical Council for suitable action including cancellation of Registration by the Council and a sum of Rs.1 Crores (Rupees One Crore only) (in addition to the stipend/salary drawn during the period of the course and the amount spent by Government for their studies with interest as fixed by Government) will be levied as liquidated damages from those who fail to do the service as stipulated."

The PG medicos alleged that insistence on the bond period after levying a huge amount of fees from the petitioners are illegal.

Advocate Philip Mathews learned counsel appearing for the petitioner argued that in respect of their courses, the Government has not extended any concessional or subsidized fees to the petitioners. The fees in RCC is Rs 3,50,000/- per annum, whereas the fees in other Government Medical Colleges in Kerala are Rs 1,25,000/-. Therefore, forcing the petitioners to execute a bond of one-year is illegal and unjustified.

The petitioner contended;

"Insistence on the bond period after levying a huge amount of fees from the petitioners is illegal and is against Article 23 of the Constitution of India which prohibits forced labor in any form. The insistence goes against Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 also. There is no rationale for the insistence of bond after accepting huge fees from the petitioners."

The petitioners further pointed out that they are receiving stipend now while undergoing postgraduate studies. However, during the compulsory service, the monthly salary that will be paid to them will be less than the stipend which they are being paid now. This is grossly arbitrary and discriminatory.

However, the learned Government Pleader while responding to the same stated that this system of compulsory bonded service for Super Specialty Doctors who complete their courses from Government Medical Colleges at a subsidized tuition fee is prevalent throughout the country. He contended;

"To train the students in RCC, the Government is incurring an expenditure of an average of Rs 25 lakhs. However a nominal fee of only `3,50,000/- is charged from the students. The learned Government Pleader further pointed out that the tuition fee in Self Financing Colleges for this Super Specialty courses is `18,50,000/-. In Government Medical Colleges, where is the fee is `1,50,000/- per annum, the bond period is two years. In the RCC, the bonded period is only one year. The petitioners are therefore bound to discharge their obligation under the bond."

After considering the submissions of both the parties, Justice N Nagaresh disposed of the plea moved by the PG doctors and held;
In the circumstances, this Court does not find any merit in the writ petition filed by the petitioners. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed. However, it is made clear that if the petitioners have any grievance relating to lesser salary that will be paid to them during the period of their bonded service in comparison to the stipend they are in receipt now, they will be at liberty to take up the matter before the appropriate authorities in accordance with law.
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Sanchari Chattopadhyay
Sanchari Chattopadhyay

    Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.

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