Probe on Delhi Medical Council irregularities complete, report given

Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh said that the department had received the report and was reviewing it to determine next course of action

Published on: Aug 5, 2025, 06:12:07 IST

By Ridhima Gupta, New Delhi

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The Delhi government has completed its investigation into the alleged irregularities at the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) and submitted the report to the health and family welfare department, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

Probe on Delhi Medical Council irregularities complete, report given

Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh confirmed to HT that the department had received the report and was reviewing it to determine the next course of action.

The probe was conducted by a five-member committee constituted on July 8, following complaints of misconduct and administrative lapses at DMC -- particularly the controversial extension of retirement age for former registrar Dr Girish Tyagi. The committee was asked to submit its report by July 15.

“The committee has submitted its findings. After a detailed review, the department will take appropriate action,” said a senior health official, asking to remain anonymous.

DMC, a statutory body established in 1998 under the Delhi Medical Council Act, 1997, regulates the practice of medicine in the Capital and ensures ethical standards among registered doctors.

On July 17, lieutenant governor VK Saxena approved the dissolution of DMC, citing serious allegations of irregularities and lapses. The next day, health minister Singh issued formal orders to disband the council and reconstitute a new one within two months.

The committee’s mandate was to examine all complaints received against DMC and investigate the conduct of its executive committee, former registrar Tyagi, and the council’s president and vice-president.

The inquiry panel was led by Dr Digvijay Dutta, medical superintendent of Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital. Other members included orthopedic specialist Dr Vivek Kumar Pathak, joint director (planning and audit) Vijendra Kumar, deputy secretary (administration) Raj Kumar, and accounts officer Harish Chandra — all from the health and family welfare department.

Officials did not share the content of the report but said it is being closely studied. “After reviewing the findings, the department will make its decisions public,” a senior official added.

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Ridhima Gupta
Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.Read More

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