No central guidelines on private medical consultation fees, says government
The question asked by Shri Sudhakar Singh sought information on consultation fees charged by private medical practitioners, specifically regarding follow-up consultations and the need for government guidelines. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provided the answer.
Shri Sudhakar Singh (asked), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (answered)
- Regulation of consultation fees falls under State Governments and UT Administrations
- Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 (CE Act) and rules apply
- CE Act requires display of rates at conspicuous place in local and English
- Range of rates determination is sub-judice in Supreme Court
- Indian Medical Council Regulations 2002 require physicians to announce fees before services
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Parliamentary Q&A
24.07.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Arbitrary Consultation Fees Charged by Private Medical Practitioners |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q91 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 24.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |