NMC passed 13 regulations, resolved 137 appeals last year

The National Medical Commission (NMC) heard nearly 137 appeals last year, and the Commission is also planning to introduce an administrative reform by streamlining the process of appeals.

These issues were discussed during the 11th meeting of the Commission, which was held on October 18, 2023, under the guidance of Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Chairman of NMC.

Issuing a Press Release, NMC mentioned that issues for administration reforms like streamlining the process of appeals were discussed and critical decisions were also taken in the day-long meeting.

During the meeting, the progress of all Boards, and Secretariat of NMC was presented by Secretary, NMC, Dr. Vipul Agarwal (IPS), and minutes of last meeting were approved.

It was highlighted in the meeting that the Commission passed 13 Regulations in the last 1 year and the court cases have also come down drastically. 

The fact that NMC heard nearly 137 appeals last year and how the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the Commission "did a commendable job of doing inspections and increasing seats (UG & PG)" were also discussed.

NMC further mentioned that its Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of NMC issued 1671 Eligibility Certificates and 200 temporary permissions. Referring to the other issues that were also discussed in the meeting, NMC mentioned that a new Training and Learning policy for all Presidents, Members of Board Officers of NMC was also taken into the agenda.

Further, delegation of financial powers to subordinate authorities in NMC as per Act, Rules & Regulations was put before the Commission.

The Draft of PGMER, 2023 was also placed before the Commission and several other issues for administration reforms like streamlining the process of appeals were also discussed at the meeting.

In the end, the Chairman of NMC gave closing remarks, and the Secretary of NMC thanked everyone for participating in the meeting.

Sources had previously reported that earlier this year taking note of the fact that several medical colleges or appellants were still not following the prescribed procedure for filing 1st and 2nd appeals before NMC, the Apex medical body once again issued a public notice specifying the process.