Delhi State Cancer Institute's Link Officer Appointment Under Scrutiny for Age Compliance
DSCI link officer’s appointment faces age rule scrutiny
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi government's appointment of Dr. Arun Kumar Rathi as a link officer at the Delhi State Cancer Institute has raised concerns regarding adherence to age limits for administrative roles. At 63, Rathi exceeds the 62-year age cap set for such positions, despite the overall retirement age being 65.
- 01Dr. Arun Kumar Rathi appointed as link officer at DSCI despite being over the age limit.
- 02Delhi High Court reaffirmed age restrictions for administrative roles in February 2026.
- 03Rathi previously stepped down from an administrative position in 2024 due to age.
- 04Health Minister Pankaj Singh stated the appointment is temporary.
- 05DSCI has been without a full-time director since 2019.
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The appointment of Dr. Arun Kumar Rathi as a link officer at the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) has come under scrutiny due to his age. At 63, he exceeds the 62-year age limit for holding administrative positions, as mandated by service guidelines reaffirmed by the Delhi High Court in February 2026. Dr. Rathi had previously resigned from his role as head of the radiation oncology department at Maulana Azad Medical College in 2024 upon reaching the age threshold. Health Minister Pankaj Singh explained that the appointment is temporary, aimed at ensuring the institute has administrative oversight while the search for a full-time director continues. DSCI has been without a permanent director since 2019, leading to multiple interim appointments.
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The age compliance issue may affect the administrative stability of the DSCI, impacting cancer care services in Delhi.
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