Following several lapses found during surprise inspections of major government hospitals in the city, Karnataka Lokayukta B.S. Patil has initiated proceedings against top health officials, administrative heads, and several doctors from three large public hospitals.
He has posted the matter to September 20.
Highlighting several irregularities and deficiencies found during the inspection, the Lokayukta has issued separate orders impleading 55 doctors and administrative heads, apart from the Medical Education Secretary, from Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, five doctors, including the medical superintendent, from Jayanagar General Hospital, and three doctors, including the medical superintendent, from K.C. General Hospital.
