2 states, 2 different rules for registration of doctors NEW DELHI: Two states have come up with two different models when it comes to allowing doctors to practise in their jurisdiction. While Andhra Pradesh has facilitated interstate practice, Maharashtra has retained verification safeguards, reviving debate over a national registration framework for medical practitioners. On June 11, Andhra Pradesh govt allowed doctors registered with any State or Union Territory Medical Council to practise in the state without obtaining a separate registration or No Objection Certificate (NOC). The move, part of state’s deregulation reforms, removed a long-standing requirement that often delayed doctors moving across states. Days earlier, on June 5, Maharashtra Medical Council adopted a different approach. It removed the need for doctors to obtain an NOC themselves but retained registration and verification requirements. The council now directly seeks verification from the parent state council and grants provisional registration pending clearance. AP Medical Council member Dr Daggumati Sreehari Rao said the order does not eliminate oversight. Doctors from other states will still have to apply online, disclose their registration details and declare any disciplinary proceedings against them. The council will verify these details with the parent state council before permitting medical practice. Rao said detailed procedures for the system are still being finalised. The debate has gained momentum since National Medical Commission examined a proposal to allow Armed Forces Medical Services doctors, who are frequently transferred, to practise nationwide on the basis of a single registration. Supporters of the stance say multiple state registrations create unnecessary barriers for doctors. RTI activist Dr Babu V said Andhra Pradesh’s decision could provide a template for wider reform. “Disallowing doctors from serving where they are needed because of bureaucratic registration requirements is not in the best interests of patients or the nation. If NMC can consider nationwide practice rights for armed forces doctors, the same principle can be extended to all registered doctors,” he said. IMA president Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, however, cautioned against removing verification safeguards. “Registration can be simplified, but accountability cannot be compromised. Verification is important to identify doctors facing disciplinary action elsewhere,” he said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMaharashtra Govt Clears Ujjwal Nikam As Special Prosecutor In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case?Kejriwal Alleges Massive Embezzlement In Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation RowWhy Did Bangladesh Choose Malaysia And China Before India?Why The Indian Army Still Relies On 60-Year-Old Cheetah, Chetal & Chetak Helicopters In Ladakh?Raut Backs Aaditya Thackeray’s Rise, Hints At Next Leadership In Party After Rebellion | WatchTrichy East Bypoll Buzz: DMK Chief Will MK Stalin Contest To Make Assembly Comeback?Major Anti-Naxal Success: Forces Recover Rs 24 Lakh, Rifles & Explosives From Maoist Dumps In BastarShashi Tharoor Raises Concerns Over Passport Status And Citizenship; Calls For Legal ReformKetan Agarwal Murder Case: Siya Goyal, Chetan Chowdhary Blame Each Other For ConspiracyOperation Amistad: India Airlifts Army Field Hospital, BHISHM Cubes Relief To Venezuela123PhotostoriesFrom sharing a PG with 5-6 girls, quitting her air hostess job due to back injury and facing a financial crisis: When Dipika Kakar spoke about her journeyFIFA World Cup 2026 underdog Cape Verde isn’t just making headlines on the field; where is it and what should travellers know10 baby girl names inspired by ‘legendary women’ in mythology across the world5 traditional things people used to clean utensils before dishwashing liquid existedMom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pink saree glow-up is the only fashion fairytale we’re here forRelationship lessons to take from Kajol and Ajay DevgnStunning pictures of Abu Dhabi’s Dar al Funoon ‘House of the Arts’Love quote of the day by Samantha Ruth Prabhu: ‘If you look for someone else to complete you, then it won’t go well’Monsoon Special: 9 deep-fried vegetarian Bengali snacks to enjoy with chaiYou share the bed, the house, but still feel empty? 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NEW DELHI: Two states have come up with two different models when it comes to allowing doctors to practise in their jurisdiction. While Andhra Pradesh has facilitated interstate practice, Maharashtra has retained verification safeguards, reviving debate over a national registration framework for medical practitioners. On June 11, Andhra Pradesh govt allowed doctors registered with any State or Union Territory Medical Council to practise in the state without obtaining a separate registration or No Objection Certificate (NOC). The move, part of state’s deregulation reforms, removed a long-standing requirement that often delayed doctors moving across states. Days earlier, on June 5, Maharashtra Medical Council adopted a different approach. It removed the need for doctors to obtain an NOC themselves but retained registration and verification requirements. The council now directly seeks verification from the parent state council and grants provisional registration pending clearance. AP Medical Council member Dr Daggumati Sreehari Rao said the order does not eliminate oversight. Doctors from other states will still have to apply online, disclose their registration details and declare any disciplinary proceedings against them. The council will verify these details with the parent state council before permitting medical practice. Rao said detailed procedures for the system are still being finalised. The debate has gained momentum since National Medical Commission examined a proposal to allow Armed Forces Medical Services doctors, who are frequently transferred, to practise nationwide on the basis of a single registration. Supporters of the stance say multiple state registrations create unnecessary barriers for doctors. RTI activist Dr Babu V said Andhra Pradesh’s decision could provide a template for wider reform. “Disallowing doctors from serving where they are needed because of bureaucratic registration requirements is not in the best interests of patients or the nation. If NMC can consider nationwide practice rights for armed forces doctors, the same principle can be extended to all registered doctors,” he said. IMA president Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, however, cautioned against removing verification safeguards. “Registration can be simplified, but accountability cannot be compromised. Verification is important to identify doctors facing disciplinary action elsewhere,” he said.
