Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Nursing home fined for negligence and overbilling
A nursing home in West Bengal, India, called Belle Vue Clinic, was fined because they did not take good care of two patients and charged too much money.
The patients, Enakshi Sengupta and her daughter Piyali, had COVID-19 and were admitted to the clinic.
Enakshi and Piyali sadly passed away, and the clinic was found to have overcharged for their treatment.
The younger daughter, Kakoli, who is a professor, complained about the clinic's negligence and overbilling.
The clinic was told to give back the extra money and write a letter saying they were sorry, but they have not done so yet.
Belle Vue Clinic fined Rs 1,44,499 for negligence and overbilling.
Enakshi Sengupta and her daughter Piyali died during treatment in 2021.
Kakoli Sengupta, the younger daughter, filed a complaint with the regulatory commission.
The clinic overcharged Rs 34,199 for Piyali and Rs 1,10,300 for Enakshi.
The clinic was ordered to return the overcharged amount and issue a letter of regret.
- Who
- Belle Vue Clinic, Enakshi Sengupta, Piyali Sengupta, Kakoli Sengupta
- What
- Fine imposed for negligence and overbilling
- When
- 22 April, 2021 to 27 May, 2021
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Overcharging and negligence in treatment
- Fine Amount
- Rs 1,44,499
- Patients Involved
- Enakshi Sengupta and Piyali Sengupta
- Complainant
- Kakoli Sengupta
- Overcharged Amount for Piyali Sengupta
- Rs 34,199
- Overcharged Amount for Enakshi Sengupta
- Rs 1,10,300
- Date of Admission
- 22 April, 2021
- Date of Piyali's Death
- 10 May, 2021
- Date of Enakshi's Death
- 27 May, 2021