Dr Khandekar was stunned when he received a message from the BMC in August informing him that the licence for Prabhat Nursing Home had been renewed. He said nobody had approached him for his consent to renew the licence. mid-day had reported the fraud on August 30.

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Dr Virendra Mohite, medical officer of the BMC ward, told mid-day, “In our preliminary probe, we have found that Dr Santosh [Khandekar] didn’t apply for the licence. It was done by our former sanitary inspector. We have cancelled the said licence and asked the hospital to stop all activities and apply for a fresh licence.” 

The BMC said they are trying to get to the root of the fraudulent application for renewal of the licence. “Necessary disciplinary or legal action will be initiated against the people concerned under necessary laws or acts,” said Dr Mohite.

Dr Khandekar said he was relieved that the BMC has taken action. “Thanks to mid-day for reporting on such fraudulent activity. After your news report, the BMC cancelled the licence that was renewed in my name and initiated an enquiry. I’m hoping that the culprit will get punishment which will set an example for those who are indulging in such fraudulent activities.”