Clinics directed to stop allopathic treatment as authorities verify medical qualifications and registration; BMC says practitioners are not yet declared ‘bogus doctors’
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued notices to two clinics in Mumbai’s Goregaon area for allegedly practising allopathic medicine without valid registration with the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) or any other recognised medical authority. The action was taken by the Medical Officer of Health (MoH) of the BMC’s P-East Ward following complaints received from patients.
According to the notices, inspections conducted by the health department found that both clinics were actively providing modern scientific medicine (allopathic) services despite allegedly lacking the mandatory registration required under law. One notice was issued to Krishna Clinic on June 22, while another clinic in the same locality received a similar notice on June 19.
The notices state that the clinics are in alleged violation of the Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act, 1961, and the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019. The authorities have directed both establishments to immediately stop practising allopathic medicine and discontinue all unauthorised medical activities.
BMC Orders Immediate Suspension of Unauthorised Medical Practice
The civic body’s notices warn that failure to comply with the directions could lead to strict legal action. This includes the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for offences such as cheating and impersonation. Additional action under applicable state medical laws may also result in arrest and the sealing or seizure of clinic premises.
The notices describe the directive as the “final and ultimate warning,” making it clear that any continued violation would invite criminal proceedings.
Qualifications and Licences Still Under Verification
Despite the strong wording of the notices, BMC officials clarified that the practitioners have not yet been declared “bogus doctors.” Medical Officer of Health Dr. Tulsidar Kantilal Karpe stated that the authorities are currently verifying the practitioners’ educational qualifications, medical degrees, and registration status before reaching any final conclusion.
According to Dr. Karpe, the inspections are part of the health department’s routine enforcement drive aimed at ensuring compliance with medical regulations across Mumbai and its suburban areas.
City-Wide Inspection Drive Underway
BMC officials said the civic body is conducting inspections of private clinics throughout Mumbai to ensure that only qualified and duly registered medical practitioners provide allopathic treatment. The ongoing verification exercise is intended to strengthen regulatory compliance, protect patients, and prevent unauthorised medical practice.
Officials added that strict legal action will be taken against any individual or healthcare establishment found violating medical laws after the verification process is completed.
Focus on Patient Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The BMC reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health by ensuring that all allopathic practitioners possess valid registration with the appropriate medical authorities. The civic body stated that inspection drives and verification of medical credentials will continue across the city as part of its efforts to uphold patient safety and maintain professional standards in healthcare.
