Historic decision: Private practice ban on government medical officers continues

Mumbai, Aug 2026 : In the historic decision given by the High Court, Division Bench Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on 30 July 2026, it is clear that the government medical officers in the Public Health Department will not be allowed to do private medical practice. All the petitions which are pending for a long time regarding the issue or subject matter are useless.

mother. The court has stated in its decision that the medical officers working in government service are bound by the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules and Government policies and are expected to render full-time government service. Therefore, the court has made it clear that permission will not be given to do private medical practice while in government service.

It is expected that this decision will bring great relief to the public health system and will help in making the presence of medical officers and patient care more effective in government hospitals in rural and urban areas.

Or in important cases, Assistant Government Prosecutor Atul Kale effectively sided with the Government. Also, Legal Advisor of the Health Department, Adv. Satish Bhendekar provided full cooperation to the government by highlighting the legal issues, completing necessary documents and coordinating them.

According to legal experts and experts in the health sector, this decision will be very important for strengthening the public health system and it is considered a historic decision giving priority to discipline, accountability and patient care in government service, the Health Department has said.