Supreme Court quashes appointment of chairperson of National Commission for Homeopathy

The Supreme Court in the case Dr. Amaragouda L Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has allowed a civil appeal filed challenging the appointment of Dr. Anil Khurana as the chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy.

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The bench comprising of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Manmohan was hearing the present matter.

The bench in the case held that the appointment of Dr. Anil Khurana as the chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy was not in accordance with the law and directed Dr. Khurana to leave the office within a week.

The court in its order stated: 'The Respondent shall step down from the office of Chairperson forthwith. By forthwith, we mean a week from today to enable him to complete his assignment however without taking any policy decision involved with finances. Therefore, the fresh process shall be initiated for appointment of the office of chairperson expeditiously and the benefits received by the 3rd Respondent are not touched. However, fruit of benefit shall go to him on the basis of service rendered him as chairperson.'