Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 1: Doctors have accused the Health Department of “brazenly violating” the transfer policy which was adopted in the interest of patient care and smooth functioning of health institutions especially those located in far flung areas.
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) president Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan said the policy states that the postings of doctors shall be made on rotational basis to sensitive and non sensitive posts.
“The minimum tenure of a doctor on a post shall be two years or a maximum period of three years. Every doctor has to compulsorily serve for a minimum of two years in category “A” (very difficult) and for five years in category “B/C” (difficult) Health Institutions in his/her first ten years of service. Those doctors who do not serve in these indicated health institutions for the required period will not be considered for time bound promotions,” Dr Nisar said.
He said the transfer policy further states that doctors selected in Health Department against RBA category shall to serve in such areas for a period of no less than seven years.
“Blue eyed doctors enjoy the privilege of prize postings in and around Srinagar city or to their places of convenience. The favourite doctors remain posted on their places of choice for decades thus violating the very idea of transfer policy,” DAK president said.
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