Supreme Court Clarifies that the Clinical Establishments Rules, 2012 Remain In Force

The Supreme Court clarified that the Clinical Establishment (Central Government) Rules, 2012, framed under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, remain in operation and have not been stayed.

The clarification came while hearing petitions, including one by the All India Ophthalmological Society, challenging provisions that mandate uniform rates for medical procedures.

The Court also noted Rule 9, which requires hospitals to display service rates within the range fixed by the Centre in consultation with states.

Listing the matter for final hearing on November 18, the Court directed the National Council under Section 3 of the Act to submit its views.

[All India Ophthalmological Society And Anr. v UOI]