Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): Brajesh Pathak, the Deputy Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh, has taken strict action against doctors in the Government hospital involved in private practice.
Orthopedic Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma posted at the Community Health Center located at Ram Sanehi Ghat, Barabanki, and Dr Vijay Pratap Singh, posted as Medical Officer at Dankaur Community Health Center located in Gautam Buddha Nagar, were accused of Private practice while in Government service. An investigation was done, and both doctors have been sacked from service after a lengthy inquiry process.
On March 29, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that the doctors and employees working outside the rules would not be spared.
According to information, Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma was reportedly conducting a private practice while working for the Government. In the year 2017, he was suspended, but he continued his Private Practice. He has been dismissed from service, informed Deputy Chief Minister.
In Gautam Buddha Nagar’s Dankaur Community Health Center, Dr Vijay Pratap Singh was assigned as the Medical Officer. Even after working in Government service in 2015, he worked in many private hospitals. Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) also continued to be received. A departmental inquiry was conducted against Dr Vijay. He has been dismissed from service after being found guilty in the investigation, added Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak.
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