The government‑appointed inquiry committee probing irregularities in the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has demanded additional documents from the DMC registrar as part of its ongoing investigation.
According to an official communication, the Deputy Secretary (Council), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Delhi Government, has written to the DMC registrar directing him to submit six specific documents to the committee within two days.
Documents sought by the inquiry committee:
• The original appointment letter of Dr. Girish Tyagi as Registrar, DMC.
• The approval or basis for extension of service/retirement age of Dr. Girish Tyagi as Registrar, along with approval from the competent authority, if any.
• Minutes of the General Body Meeting of DMC held on 28.02.2019, along with a copy of approval from the competent authority.
• Minutes of the General Body Meeting of DMC held on 11.11.2024, along with a copy of approval from the competent authority.
• A list of Executive Council members (approved and notified) during the tenure of Dr. Girish Tyagi as Registrar, including their designations.
• The organizational/hierarchy chart of the Delhi Medical Council.
Delhi Government had dissolved the DMC
It is noteworthy that the Delhi Government ordered the dissolution of the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) on June 19, citing various irregularities. Subsequently, a committee was constituted to investigate the conduct of the then president, vice‑president, and acting registrar of the DMC. On July 4, the committee was reconstituted and directed to submit its report by July 15.
The five‑member committee is headed by Dr. Digbijay Datta, Medical Superintendent of Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital. Other members include Dr. Vivek Kumar Pathak (Orthopedics Specialist), Vijendra Kumar (Joint Director, Planning & Audit, Health & Family Welfare), Raj Kumar (Under Secretary, Administration, Health and Family Welfare), and Harish Chandra (Accounts Officer, Health and Family Welfare).
However, during the course of the inquiry, the committee identified the need for the above six documents. In their absence, the committee has been unable to finalize its report. It is expected that once these documents are submitted, the committee will be able to submit its findings on the DMC irregularities to the government in the coming days.
