Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CMHO Suspended Over Corruption Allegations in Mandsaur
In Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, the Ujjain Divisional Commissioner suspended the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. Govind Singh Chauhan due to allegations of corruption and financial irregularities.
An inquiry committee, led by Mandsaur Collector Aditi Garg, investigated complaints from public representatives, officials, and the media.
The suspension was based on evidence of unauthorized payments, delays in tenders, and irregularities in hospital approvals.
Dr. Chauhan's nephew, Jaydeep, was also mentioned in the report.
The CMHO will remain attached to the Collector's Office during the suspension, and Dr. RK Dwivedi has been given additional charge of the CMHO post.
Separate investigations into other irregularities in the health department are also underway.
Ujjain Divisional Commissioner Asheesh Singh suspended Mandsaur CMHO Dr. Govind Singh Chauhan over corruption allegations.
The suspension follows an inquiry committee report by Mandsaur Collector Aditi Garg, citing financial irregularities and administrative misconduct.
Allegations include unauthorized payments, delays in tenders, and irregularities in private hospital approvals.
Dr. Chauhan's nephew, Jaydeep, was also implicated in the report.
Dr. RK Dwivedi has been given additional charge of the CMHO post during the suspension.
- Who
- Ujjain Divisional Commissioner Asheesh Singh, Mandsaur Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Govind Singh Chauhan
- What
- Suspension of CMHO over corruption allegations
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Allegations of financial irregularities, administrative misconduct, and suspected involvement in irregularities in private hospitals and nursing homes
Government Action
Alleged Corruption
Suspension of CMHO
Government Action
The suspension is a necessary step to ensure accountability and maintain public trust in the healthcare system.
Alleged Corruption
The suspension is a politically motivated action to tarnish the reputation of the CMHO without sufficient evidence.
Financial Irregularities
Government Action
There is prima facie evidence of financial irregularities and administrative misconduct that warrants immediate action.
Alleged Corruption
The allegations of financial irregularities are baseless and lack concrete evidence to support the claims.
Inquiry Committee Report
Government Action
The report submitted by the inquiry committee is thorough and based on credible evidence from public representatives, officials, and the media.
Alleged Corruption
The report is biased and does not present a fair assessment of the situation, potentially influenced by external pressures.
- Location
- Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
- Suspended Official
- Dr. Govind Singh Chauhan
- Inquiry Committee
- Aditi Garg (Mandsaur Collector)
- Additional Charge
- Dr. RK Dwivedi (ENT Specialist)
- Allegations
- Corruption, financial irregularities, administrative misconduct
- Suspension Date
- Thursday
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing