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Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Medical Council in state of paralysis with ₹2.5 crore payments stuck
The Delhi Medical Council (DMC) is in a state of administrative and financial paralysis, with critical payments worth nearly ₹2.5 crore – for critical functions such as payment of rent, salaries, tax dues, among others – stuck due to the registrar's post lying vacant for over three months. The registrar, who also functions as the authorised signatory for all official transactions, has not been replaced since February 2025, leading to an escalating backlog of unpaid dues, officials said. A council meeting held on Tuesday acknowledged the crisis, noting that the lack of an interim or officiating registrar had frozen essential operations. Draft minutes of the meeting, accessed by HT, describe the situation as a 'critical administrative and financial paralysis.' According to Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997, the registrar who also functions as the authorised signatory for all official transactions and has the power to authorise payment disbursements. DMC is a statutory body responsible for regulating the practice of medicine in Delhi. Its functions include registering medical practitioners, maintaining a register of registered practitioners, and regulating their professional conduct. DMC's office is situated on IT Park Road in Metro Vihar on a property owned by DMRC. The backlog includes ₹30 lakh in unpaid Goods and Services Tax (GST) and ₹17 lakh in rent for April 1 (they have to pay three months' advance rent) owed to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). 'If the dues are not cleared, the council risks being charged 24% annual interest on delayed rent, with DMRC also demanding ₹72 lakh in overdue rent interest from 2019 to 2021,' a DMC member said on condition of anonymity. Employee salaries for March 2025, amounting to ₹15 lakh, are also pending, alongside ₹15 lakh owed for a Life Insurance Corporation policy covering leave encashment and gratuity. The deadline to file a GST appeal involving ₹55 lakh has lapsed, potentially inviting punitive action, the member cited above added. There are growing concerns about digital disruptions as well, DMC members said. Payments for internet lease charges due from April 28 remain pending. Additional dues listed in the meeting minutes include ₹23 lakh owed to a vendor, ₹7 lakh for an annual maintenance contract renewal, and ₹28.8 lakh earmarked for development-related expenses. The crisis began when the tenure of former registrar Dr Girish Tyagi ended in February. A council member told HT that as of now, DMC has recommended Dr Vijay Dhankar for the position and forwarded his name to the Delhi government for approval, but officials say they are still awaiting a response. Repeated attempts to obtain comments from Delhi government officials regarding the delay went unanswered.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No registrar, Delhi Medical Council work comes to a halt
New Delhi: Delhi Medical Council (DMC) is experiencing severe operational disruptions due to the absence of a registrar, who is the authorised signatory for the council. Since Feb 2025, the vacant position has significantly hampered the council's operations, affecting numerous medical professionals' essential career procedures. The minutes of the council meeting from April 29 revealed that DMC was undergoing "critical administrative and financial paralysis". The lack of an authorised signatory halted vital operations and financial transactions. The organisation's essential functions have ceased, with financial obligations surpassing Rs 2.56 crore. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The registration backlog affects MBBS graduates who cannot begin their medical practice without proper documentation. Medical practitioners seeking to work in Delhi from other states also can't obtain permanent registration. Additionally, undergraduate students face difficulties securing provisional certificates for internships, which need the registrar's approval. Medical professionals seeking no-objection certificates for work outside Delhi or international studies remain stalled without the council's authorisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo The meeting minutes detailed significant financial obligations, including a Rs 30 lakh GST challan and Rs 17 lakh monthly DMRC rent. A quarterly payment due from April 1 remains unpaid, with DMRC imposing 24% annual interest on late payments. Staff salaries of Rs 15 lakh for March, along with TDS, income-tax and provident fund payments, are pending. Additional liabilities include Rs 23 lakh to a vendor, Rs 7 lakh for AMC renewal, and Rs 28.8 lakh in development expenses. The crisis began after Dr Girish Tyagi 's removal in Feb following appointment-related disputes. Internal conflicts impeded the selection of a replacement. A doctor, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed that despite identifying four potential nominees, the council only put forward Dr Vijay Dhankar's name to Delhi govt, which goes against the requirement of submitting four nominations. However, another doctor pointed out that as per the law, the executive committee, led by the current president, holds the right to suggest a single candidate after careful deliberation.
New Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Delhi Medical Council faces financial crisis as registrar post remains vacant
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Medical Council (DMC) is facing a severe administrative and financial crisis, primarily due to the vacancy in the post of registrar. The situation has led to a complete standstill in statutory and operational functions, with pending financial obligations exceeding Rs 2.5 crore. According to the draft minutes of a council meeting held on Tuesday, the DMC acknowledged that it is undergoing 'critical administrative and financial paralysis.' The absence of an authorised signatory has reportedly hampered the execution of essential duties and disbursement of payments. The Council is grappling with a mounting list of unpaid dues. A Goods and Services Tax (GST) challan of Rs 30 lakh remains pending, alongside monthly rent of `17 lakh to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). A three-month advance, due from April 1, 2025, is yet to be cleared, with DMRC threatening to levy an interest of 24% per annum on the delay. Additionally, DMRC has raised a separate demand of `72 lakh in interest for overdue rent spanning November 2019 to July 2021. There are further concerns over a `55 lakh GST appeal filing fee, which is yet to be paid. Employee salaries for March—amounting to Rs 15 lakh—have not been disbursed, and payments related to TDS, income tax, and provident fund contributions are also overdue. The Council is also yet to pay Rs15 lakh towards an LIC policy covering leave encashment and gratuity. Its digital infrastructure is at risk, with internet lease line charges due by April 28, 2025, threatening to disrupt online operations if unpaid. Other outstanding expenses include Rs 23 lakh payable to a vendor, Rs 7 lakh for annual maintenance contract (AMC) renewal, and `28.8 lakh in pending development costs. The root of the crisis lies in the vacant Registrar position, unfilled since Feb after the removal of Dr Girish Tyagi over controversy surrounding his appointment. Since then, internal disagreements have delayed the appointment of a successor. Sources within the DMC, requesting anonymity, said that although the Council initially shortlisted four candidates, only one name—Dr Vijay Dhankar—was forwarded to the Delhi government in March, contrary to the government's request for a panel. 'There is lobbying to ensure a specific individual is appointed. The government clearly asked for options. Instead, a single name was sent which shows vested interests of a few,' said one member.
