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Doctor Wins NOC Battle Against Haryana Govt
22 Nov
Summary
- Court ordered Haryana to issue doctor's NOC for postgraduate studies.
- Disciplinary action was proposed over doctor not rising for MLA.
- Court imposed ₹50,000 costs on the State for arbitrary action.
A high court has directed Haryana authorities to issue a no-objection certificate (NOC) to a doctor seeking postgraduate medical studies, quashing a show-cause notice. The doctor faced disciplinary proceedings for allegedly not rising upon an MLA's arrival at a government hospital during COVID-19 duty. The court expressed anguish over the State's action, deeming it arbitrary and insensitive.
The bench noted that the petitioner's explanation for the unintentional oversight was ignored. Pursuing medical education is a rigorous journey, and doctors deserve respect for their dedication. The court emphasized that such incidents of ill-treatment towards medical professionals are frequently reported and must be checked.
Allowing the doctor's plea, the court stated that withholding the NOC due to a pending show-cause notice on such grounds was unjust. Consequently, the State was ordered to issue the NOC immediately and pay ₹50,000 in costs to the Poor Patient Welfare Fund.
