- Complaint Sent to PMO and Health Ministry Raises Questions Over Qualifications, Service Records and Financial Practices
New Delhi, May 14 2026 । A detailed complaint submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has raised serious allegations against Dr. Vivek Diwan, Medical Superintendent at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML Hospital), New Delhi. The complaint has called for a high-level vigilance inquiry into alleged discrepancies in qualifications, service records, and procurement processes.
According to the complaint, Dr. Diwan’s publicly displayed qualifications include MD (Pediatrics), DNB, MRCP (UK), MRCH CH (UK), and FPN. The complainant has questioned whether certain foreign qualifications were pursued during active government service without obtaining mandatory approvals under Central Government rules.
The complaint alleges that foreign medical qualifications such as MRCP (UK) would typically require prior permission, including a No Objection Certificate (NOC) with vigilance clearance from RML Hospital, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), and the Ministry of Health under Central Health Services (CHS) regulations. It further claims that pursuing overseas training while drawing government salary, if done without authorization, could constitute a violation of Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules.
The complaint has also drawn attention to records reportedly available with the National Medical Commission (NMC), which allegedly mention an MRCPsych (UK) qualification. This has raised questions about whether the qualifications reflected in official records are consistent with those displayed publicly, and whether the requisite documentation and approvals are available to substantiate them. The complainant has sought clarification to ensure that all credentials are accurately recorded and properly verified in accordance with applicable norms and procedures.
The complainant has sought clarification regarding the institutions from which the foreign qualifications were obtained, the exact nature of the degrees, and whether formal study leave or government approval was granted during the period concerned.
In addition to concerns regarding academic credentials, the complaint has sought a detailed technical and financial audit of the machinery and equipment procured for the Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit during Dr. Diwan’s tenure. It further alleges that if overseas education was undertaken without proper authorization while continuing to receive government salary and benefits, it could potentially constitute misuse of public funds. The complainant has therefore requested a thorough examination of all related approvals, expenditures, and procurement procedures to ensure transparency and compliance with established government rules and regulations.
The complaint has urged the Central Government to initiate a comprehensive vigilance inquiry into the matter, including a detailed examination of service records from 1997 to 2001. It has also called for verification of the alleged foreign qualifications through the concerned authorities in the United Kingdom, along with a thorough review of all related NOCs, vigilance clearances, and study leave approvals granted during the period in question. Additionally, the complaint demands an independent technical and financial audit of procurement processes carried out in the hospital, particularly concerning medical equipment and machinery. Pending the outcome of the inquiry, it has further sought consideration of administrative action, including transfer from the current post, to ensure transparency and maintain public confidence in the institution.
The allegations have not yet been officially responded to by the concerned authorities. No statement has been issued by Dr. Diwan or the hospital administration at the time of reporting. The complaint states that transparency and accountability in senior healthcare administration are essential to maintain public trust in government medical institutions. Any procedural irregularities, it argues, could impact institutional credibility and public confidence. Further developments are awaited.
