GUWAHATI, Sept 12: The Assam government has relieved Dr Mridu Paban Nath, associate professor of Anaesthesiology at Diphu Medical College, from government service over alleged unauthorised absence from duty and violations of service rules.
According to an order issued by the Medical Education and Research Department, Dr Nath had remained absent from his official duties since May 1, 2024. During this period, he reportedly took up an assignment as Chief Executive Officer of Hayat Hospital, a private healthcare institution.
The department said Dr Nath had engaged with a private hospital while continuing to hold a government position, and that such employment or professional engagement without the requisite permission violated applicable government service rules.
The action followed a complaint filed against Dr Nath over the alleged irregularities.
The government order also cited his foreign travel records. According to the department, Dr Nath had travelled abroad 18 times since 2010 without obtaining the mandatory No Objection Certificate or prior permission from the competent authorities.
The department said the foreign trips undertaken without the required approvals were also contrary to applicable service regulations.
Based on the alleged violations, the Medical Education and Research Department issued the order relieving Dr Nath from government service.
