LG orders dissolution of Delhi Medical Council over ‘irregularities'
New Delhi: Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Tuesday ordered the dissolution of Delhi Medical Council (DMC), citing alleged misuse of the authority and irregularities.
He directed the health department to initiate steps for a new council.
The director general health services (DGHS) is expected to take over the registrar's responsibilities temporarily.
Former DMC president Dr Arun Gupta supported the decision, noting that most council activities had ceased due to the registrar's absence. The council's term was to end soon.
Gupta mentioned that the only allegation against the council concerned exceeding its authority regarding the registrar's extension.
He noted the medical community's surprise, particularly as the matter is still before the high court.
The LG's order said: "I perused the proposal regarding dissolution of DMC for a specified period under Section 29 of the DMC Act, 1997. It is observed that the health department rightly pointed out the irregularity wherein the DMC unilaterally extended the retirement age of the registrar from 60 to 65 years without govt approval and further extended his term by one year with effect from Dec 1, 2024."
The order noted, "Additionally, in response to the showcause notice, dated Feb 6, 2025, the DMC merely stated that Dr Tyagi resigned with immediate effect but did not address the unauthorised extension, which resulted in Dr Tyagi serving over five years beyond the normal retirement age."
Council executive member Dr Ashwini Dalmiya stated that the dissolution was based on the registrar's extension, which was implemented by the previous council (2014-2019) and communicated to Delhi govt in 2019.
The current council granted a one-year extension under the DMC Act section 36, which Delhi govt supported in their high court affidavit. He questioned govt's decision, noting the absence of evidence for financial irregularities and the pending court decision on Dr Tyagi's extension.
The order also stated that two ex-officio members of DMC may continue in the council and DGHS may be assigned the responsibilities of Registrar for the intervening period.
DMC elected member Dr Harish Gupta asked govt to establish a board of experienced individuals to manage DMC and hold elections by Oct. He called for an investigation into the misconduct.
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