THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. ANBUMANI RAMADOSS)
(a) to (e): The doctors of hospitals in NCT Delhi including AIIMS were on strike during the
period from 14.5.06 to 31.05.06 in protest against the implementation of reservation in Central
Educational Institutions. In order to minimize the difficulties faced by common people, on
account of strike, faculty members on leave/vacation were recalled on duty. The salary of
doctors who participated in the strike was deducted on the basis of the principle of `no work
no pay`. However, the same was released in view of the Supreme Court`s order dt.30.05.2006
that no punitive action would be taken against the doctors, who were on strike during May,
06.The doctors in AIIMS were however, again on strike during the period from 5.7.06 to 7.7.06
to protest against the resolution of Institute Body to terminate the term of Director, AIIMS.
The services were restored only on the orders at 7.7.06 of High Court of Delhi saying the
resolution of Institute Body. The Institute Body at its meeting held on 18.10.2006 sought the
response from Director, AIIMS on the action taken to ensure that patient care services were
not affected during the Period of strike. His response is yet to be considered by Institute
Body.
