A special government audit of the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has uncovered significant financial and administrative irregularities spanning from December 1, 2019, to February 10, 2025. The report, prepared by the Delhi government’s directorate of audit and submitted to its health and family welfare department, holds former registrar Dr Girish Tyagi responsible for a loss of Rs 5.5 crore to the government exchequer due to his receiving lower fees from doctors for renewal of their DMC registrations.
Financial Irregularities and Salary Violations
The audit report also holds Dr Tyagi accountable for financial irregularities amounting to Rs 1.2 crore. Additionally, it alleges that he unlawfully continued to draw a salary and availed himself of monetary benefits for five years by extending his own retirement age from 60 to 65 years. This action is described as a complete violation of orders issued by the central government and the Delhi government. The report seeks to recover Rs 3.2 crore from him on this count.
Resignation and Response
Asked to resign in November 2024, Dr Tyagi ultimately quit as DMC registrar in February 2025. Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that appropriate action will be taken following a review of the audit report. He emphasized the Delhi government’s zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, financial mismanagement, and procedural violations in public institutions. Any irregularity affecting public resources or institutional integrity will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law and established procedures.
Speaking to the Times of India, Dr Tyagi said he is yet to read the report. Once he does, he will explore legal options and respond accordingly.
Detailed Allegations
Regarding the alleged Rs 1.2-crore financial irregularities, the audit report holds Dr Tyagi liable on multiple counts, including regularization of multi-tasking staff (MTS) to lower-division clerks, irregular payments made to M/S Meltwater, and irregular expenditure on medical insurance of council members. It also mentions irregularities regarding foreign visits for private affairs by Dr Tyagi and discrepancies in the maintenance of service books.
Recovery of Funds
Seeking to recover Rs 3.2 crore from him, the report claims that he incurred conveyance expenses of Rs 27.3 lakh for hiring vehicles, court expenses of Rs 5 lakh, and telephone bills of Rs 1.8 lakh between 2019 and 2024. It also alleges that he violated rules for non-maintenance of records of costly gift items purchased for Diwali for Rs 65.4 lakh over five years. The report adds that Rs 13 lakh may also be recovered from Dr Tyagi in lieu of a three-month notice period, which is a prerequisite for tendering resignation according to provisions in the DMC Act.
Dr Tyagi’s Defense
Dr Tyagi told TOI, “My tenure from 2019 to 2024 was based on a decision by the council. The matter is pending in court following a petition. If it was all wrong, then what about my work during that period? I filed so many cases against quacks, such as those illegally practising allopathy.”
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