"We have revoked the orders," he said. However, no written orders have been passed. While verbal reassurance has been enough for BMC doctors, at JJ Hospital there is still a sense of uncertainty. "All we have done so far is send them a request and Nivatkar sir is trying to have them revoked," said a senior doctor from a BMC hospital.

"We have yet to receive the orders," said Dr Pallavi Saple, dean of JJ Hospital. Earlier, Dr Saple had also pointed out that the order doesn't just potentially hamper the work but violates the directive by the election commission dated June. This order exempts doctors, nurses, and other personnel from election duty. In the case of BMC doctors, the clerical staff is still required to show up on election duty.