Assam: IMC imposes Rs 1 crore fine on Lakhimpur medical college for mismanagement

LAKHIMPUR: The Indian Medical Council (IMC) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 1 crore on Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital (LMCH) in Assam, citing severe mismanagement within the institution.

In a strongly worded letter addressed to the principal of LMCH in Assam, the IMC outlined several critical issues plaguing the college.

The letter warned of further actions if the college fails to settle its pending dues and debts promptly.

The council’s letter detailed alarming conditions at Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital in Assam, including the lack of electricity during surgeries, insufficient staffing in many departments, and frequent absences of both the principal and departmental heads from the medical college.

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The National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced a penalty of Rs 1 crore for medical colleges failing to comply with course norms, statutory provisions, regulations, and minimum standards set by the apex medical education regulator in 2023.