As it is well known that the income tax department has allowed Aadhaar card holders to use the biometric id number in lieu of the Permanent Account Number (PAN). But as per new provision of Income Tax, fine of Rs. 10,000 may be levied in case of wrong Aadhar Number. As per the latest amendments in the Finance Bill 2019, not only allowed people to use Aadhaar in lieu of PAN but also introduced a penalty for giving a false Aadhaar number. However, the new penalty rules are applicable only in cases where you are using Aadhaar in lieu of PAN and where quoting PAN is mandatory according to the income tax department rules. It is well known that although Aadhaar is issued by the Unique Identity Authority of India, yet the fine is not imposed by UIDAI but by the income tax department. Under Section 272B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the department can impose a penalty in case of default in complying with provisions relating to PAN, i.e., failure to obtain, quote, or authenticate PAN. ...
The
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is providing comprehensive healthcare
facilities to the Central Government employees and pensioners and some other
select categories of persons in 25 cities across the country. Government has
taken a large number of initiatives over last few years to improve the
functioning of CGHS which have yielded positive results. However, the Ministry
has also been receiving suggestions, representations and complaints on various
aspects of the functioning of this Scheme. The complaints reported from
different States are generally of similar nature and can be broadly classified
in the following categories:
1.
The number of private hospitals on the panel of CGHS in some cities including
Thiruvanathpuram, Kerala, is not adequate.
2.
The number of CGHS dispensaries is not adequate.
3.
Need to cover more cities under CGHS.
4.
Shortage of doctors and staff in dispensaries.
5.
Impolite and rude behavior of dispensary staff.
6.
Delay in supply of indented medicines.
7.
Overcharging and denial of credit facility by empanelled private hospitals.
8.
Disruption in services due to break down in internet connectivity.
9.
Delay in settlement of Medical Reimbursement Claims.
10.
Delay in issue of plastic cards.
11.
Non- supply of Ayurvedic medicines, etc.
Government
has taken the following initiatives to improve the services of CGHS to its
beneficiaries:
1.
‘Continuous Empanelment Scheme’ has been revived in all CGHS locations to
empanel more number of eligible private hospitals and diagnostic/ imaging
centres. The process of empanelment has also been decentralised by delegating
powers at the city level.
2.
CGHS beneficiaries residing in non-CGHS areas have been allowed to avail follow
up and inpatientmedical treatment in hospitals recognised under CS (MA) Rules
and ECHS.
3.
Ministry has mooted a proposal for opening at least one dispensary in the
capital of the States where CGHS is not in operation.
4.
CGHS engages retired Government doctors on short term contract basis to address
the shortage of doctors wherever required. The powers to engage retired doctors
on contract basis have also been delegated at city level.
5.
Instructions have been issued to the doctors and other staff to be polite and
courteous in their behaviour towards the beneficiaries.
6.
There is a provision to penalise the authorised local chemists for delay in
supply of indented medicines.
7.
Appropriate actions are taken against the defaulting hospitals for overcharging
and denial of credit facility.
8.
Instructions have been issued to provide consultation/treatment even in case of
breakdown of internet connectivity. Instructions have also been issued to
create standby arrangement to ensure uninterrupted services.
9.
Continuous monitoring of MRCs are done at the level of Additional Directors to
ensure timely settlement. Time limit of 45 days has been fixed for final
settlement of MRCs.
10. The requirement for referral /permission for
diagnostic tests/investigations has been done away with.
11. ‘SMS-Alert’ system has been introduced by
CGHS for close contact with CGHS beneficiaries.
12. CGHS beneficiaries can avail medical
consultation and medicines from any CGHS Wellness Centres across the country.
13. Biometric System for recording attendance has
been introduced in CGHS to ensure punctuality.
The
above information was submitted by Min of Health & Family Welfare in reply
of undermentioned Rajya Sabha Question:-
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF
HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
RAJYA SABHA
STARRED
QUESTION NO-242
ANSWERED
ON-27.08.2013
Inadequate
facilities provided by CGHS
*242.
DR. T.N. SEEMA:
Will
the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a)
whether Government has received any complaints about inadequate facilities, shortage
of staff and delay in providing healthcare by the Central Government Health
Scheme (CGHS) in various States including Kerala;
(b)
if so, the details of the complaints received, State-wise for the last three
years and the current year; and
(c)
the action taken by Government to redress these grievances, State-wise?
ANSWER
THE
MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI
GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a)to(c):
A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT
REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 242 FOR 27TH AUGUST,
2013
*** see above**
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