Question : OUTSTANDING DUES



(a) the details of the outstanding dues as on the March 31, 2008 to various hospitals which are empanelled under CGHS throughout the country;

(b) the time since when these dues are pending alongwith the reasons for pendency; and

(c) the time by which these dues are likely to be cleared?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) to (c) The details of outstanding dues of various hospitals under CGHS, as on 17.3.2008 is at Annexure. The earliest pending bill was received in August, 2007. The pendency in mainly on account of non-availably of funds and can be cleared immediately after funds become available.