Andhra Pradesh to remove 43 doctors for long absence: Health Minister
The Andhra Pradesh Health Department has decided to remove 43 Civil Assistant Surgeons from service for prolonged absence from duty, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).
In a statement, the Minister said some of these doctors had been absent for nearly four years and had not responded to show-cause notices served on them. This is the second action against absentee doctors in over a month; in May, 51 doctors working in teaching hospitals were removed from service.
According to the Minister, 118 doctors were found absent from duty. Only nine joined duty after receiving show-cause notices. Of the 118, action was taken against 43, and 34 others submitted resignations after receiving notices. The government will accept some of these resignations, the Minister said.
Another 19 doctors submitted explanations citing personal reasons for their absence, and the requests of 13 others are being reviewed by the government.
In line with the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991, the government has appointed 11 officers to inquire into the matter. Explanations will be sought from the doctors, and action will be taken based on the inquiry reports, said Director of Secondary Health K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu.
