Malayala Manoroma, the leading newspaper in India, published from Kerala reports that Dr. S. Murukesan, Dental Council of India (DCI) member demanded a bribe of Rs. 5 Crores during a surprise inspection to the St. Gregarious Dental College, Chelad near Kothamangalam, near Ernakulam After due process and inspections, the college was given recognition by the DCI in July 2011. It is reported that in late 2012, a very prominent, dentist occupying high post in DCI called up dental college officials demanding 5 Crores as bribe to prevent sudden inspections. As the college authorities denied giving bribes, a DCI inspection by Dr. S. Murukesan, Member DCI and HMA Trust came for a surprise inspection to the college. Though all requirements were in order, Dr. S. Murukesan demanded a bribe of Rs. 5 Crores immediately so as to not to write deficiencies. The college authorities refused to pay the bribe. Latter in early January, Dr. S. Murukesan was arrested by CBI authorities for allegedly taking bribe for granting permission to start post graduate dental seats in Chennai based Adhiparasakthi Dental College for taking 25 Lakhs.
The other member of HMA trust, Dr. Gunaseelan was also latter arrested along with seizure of Rs. 75 Lakhs in possession. The HMA trust President, Dr. Kishore Nayak, Bangalore and Executive trustee, Dr. George Paul, Salem was also under CBI scanner in connection with this scam. On January 31st, 2013, a letter indicating revoking of the recognition of the DCI given to college. The same was intimated to Health secretary, Kerala government too and was given a notice period of 30 days to explain for certain lapses. However, the letter to health secretary was not delivered. With the expire of the time schedule, the DCI authorities are trying to hide the issue. The DCI authorities are trying to procure back the letters in an attempt to cover the entire episode.
Source: Malayala Manorama Daily, March 04, 2013
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