DCI / HMA TRUST MEMBER DR. MURUKESAN DEMANDED Rs. 5 CRORES FROM A KERALA DENTAL COLLEGE

Malayala Manoroma, the leading newspaper in India, published from Kerala reports that Dr. S. Murukesan, Dental Council of India (DCI) member demanded a bribe of Rs. 5 Crores during a surprise inspection to the St. Gregarious Dental College, Chelad near Kothamangalam, near Ernakulam After due process and inspections, the college was given recognition by the DCI in July 2011. It is reported that in late 2012, a very prominent, dentist occupying high post in DCI called up dental college officials demanding 5 Crores as bribe to prevent sudden inspections. As the college authorities denied giving bribes, a DCI inspection by Dr. S. Murukesan, Member DCI and HMA Trust came for a surprise inspection to the college. Though all requirements were in order, Dr. S. Murukesan demanded a bribe of Rs. 5 Crores immediately so as to not to write deficiencies. The college authorities refused to pay the bribe. Latter in early January, Dr. S. Murukesan was arrested by CBI authorities for allegedly taking bribe for granting permission to start post graduate dental seats in Chennai based Adhiparasakthi Dental College for taking 25 Lakhs. 

The other member of HMA trust, Dr. Gunaseelan was also latter arrested along with seizure of Rs. 75 Lakhs in possession. The HMA trust President, Dr. Kishore Nayak, Bangalore and Executive trustee, Dr. George Paul, Salem was also under CBI scanner in connection with this scam. On January 31st, 2013, a letter indicating revoking of the recognition of the DCI given to college. The same was intimated to Health secretary, Kerala government too and was given a notice period of 30 days to explain for certain lapses. However, the letter to health secretary was not delivered. With the expire of the time schedule, the DCI authorities are trying to hide the issue. The DCI authorities are trying to procure back the letters in an attempt to cover the entire episode.

Source: Malayala Manorama Daily, March 04, 2013

DCI issue again in parliament on 12 March

Dental colleges in the North-East
1653. SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH
NADDA: Will the Minister of HEALTH
AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to
state:
(a) whether it is a fact that there is a high concentration of dental colleges in five
States of the country and there is not a single dental college in the North-East;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether it is a fact that there were wide variations between the inspection reports of the  dental colleges by the Dental Council of India and that of Special Inspection Team constituted   by the Ministry;
(d) if so, the reasons for such variations;
(e) whether the Dental Council of India have any complaint redressal mechanism;
(f) if so, the details thereof; and
(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

The CBI officials raided the dental colleges

Head of Dental council arrested

The head of the Dental council Mr.Gunaseelan was arrested on charges of receiving bribe from a private dental college in Chennai to grant recognition to higher studies.

 The CBI officials raided the dental colleges, and as part of it, the Ramakrishna dental college hospital was also raided. Similarly, a raid was conducted by 6 people headed by S.P at Raja muthaiah dental college, of Chidambaram university.  It is said that a number of documents has been captured in this raid

Video Source: http://sathiyam.tv/english/general/head-of-dental-council-arrested

CBI BEGINS INQUIRY IN DENTAL COLLGE SCAM

 Dental College Higher Studies Approval brought by giving money.

Today at 7am  srileka came to Shastri Bhavan, Nungambakkam for investigation. CBI have a doubt that any officials from Delhi Dental Council has any involment in this case.

News Source: http://mahendran-jaganathan.blogspot.in/2013/01/cbi-begins-inquiry-in-dental-college.html

DCI scam to be raised in Rajya Sabha

Questions number is 845 and is listed for reply on March 5, 2013.
CBI raids on members of Dental Council of India
845. SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV:
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether CBI has conducted search operation at 10 places of three members of
Dental Council of India and 7 private dental medical colleges on charges of corruption;
(b) if so, their findings thereof and whether cases have been registered against them;
(c) the persons against whom search was conducted by CBI; and
(d) the details thereof?


Source: http://164.100.47.5/EDAILYQUESTIONS/sessionno/228/5004RS.pdf

CBI moves HC to cancel bail of three accused in DCI scam

Press Trust of India  |  Chennai  February 23, 2013 Last Updated at 21:35 IST

The CBI has moved the Madras High Court seeking to cancel the bail granted to three persons in connection with the Dental Council of India bribe scam.
Special Public Prosecutor for CBI cases N Chandrasekharan submitted that the accused were not only interfering in the investigation by influencing witnesses, but also trying to demoralise the investigating officer by using foul means.
CBI had on January 7 last registered a case against Dr S Murukesan, DCI member, for allegedly demanding Rs one crore from Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital at Melmaruvathur near here, for getting the body's approval for the PG course. He had also received Rs 25 lakh as the first instalment, it alleged.
S Srilekha, Managing Director of the Trust running the college was earlier released on bail on January 24. K Ramabadran, Administrative Officer of the college and R Karunanidhi, trustee in the Trust, were ordered to be released on bail on February 13, on the condition that they would not tamper with evidence or hamper investigation.
CBI also submitted that the conduct of the accused showed that they were influencing witnesses and destroying evidence also.

News Source: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cbi-moves-hc-to-cancel-bail-of-three-accused-in-dci-scam-113022300369_1.html

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-24/chennai/37269390_1_adhi-parasakthi-dental-college-s-srilekha-cbi-deputy-superintendent

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article1476593.ece

Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan's HMA Trust President, Bangalore Dentist Dr. Kishore Nayak under CBI scans....?

Dr. Kishore Nayak Under CBI scan.......

Dr. Kishore Nayak, a key person in International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, is also the President of the HMA trust. Together with Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan and Dr. George Paul of Salem, he was involved in the activities of the trust. The trust, Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan and Dr. George Paul was under the CBI scanner in relation to the Dental Council of India corruption that broke in early January. Raids were connected in several places and follow up enquiries were made.

Note from reliable source indicate that Dr. Nayak’s relationship with Dr. George Paul and Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan was more than a colleague and fellow trust member. Dr. Nayak’s Bangalore based architecture firm, ARL, gives the huge profile and plans of the new multistoried Hospital of Dr. Gunaseelan Rajan. The hospital has  “24 clinics, 10 beds in private and general wards, fully fledged operation theatre, X- ray and Scan centre, amphitheatre styled training hall, sterilization area and interiors to suit each of these areas including a floor for office space and pantry hall”.  The monetary support for this huge project at the city’s prime commercial area, T. Nagar, in the heart of Chennai shopping area where a Sq feet costs more than twenty thousand. For details visit: http://arlaboratory.com/our-projects/rajan-dental-institute-chennai/

The Paulose Dental Clinic, Salem is the clinic of Dr. George Paul involved in the DCI scam and runs the HMA trust. The extent of the renovation of the clinic can be seen at the ARL website. The money for such a huge undertaking should be declared. Kindly visit for confirmation: http://arlaboratory.com/our-projects/paulose-dental-clinic-salem/

With involvement of HMA trust, Dr. George Paul and Dr. Gunaseelan with Dr. Kishore Nayak, all his financial interest need to be probed.  

News Source: Nakkeran Magazine,

Dental Council meet begins amid graft allegations

DELHI, Updated Feb 23, 2013 at 10:56am IST
Bhupendra Chaubey, CNN-IBN

New Delhi: The Dental Council of India is holding its general body meeting in the national capital on Saturday amidst allegations of large scale corruption. The meeting comes weeks after Chairman of Tamil Nadu Dental Council Dr Gunaseelan was sacked for accepting bribes from private dental colleges.
Several questions have also been raised against the present Dental Council Chairman for being unable to control the erring members.
The meeting comes even as Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad washed his hands off the entire controversy saying that the council was an autnomous body.

News Source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/delhi-dental-council-meet-begins-amid-graft-allegations/374633-3-244.html