Dr. Ajay Chandanwale’s Disability Fraud Exposed
• NMC’s Sukh Lal Meena Silent as Medical Scam Explodes
• Sprouts SIT Uncovers Infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College’s Illegal MBBS Fee Collection
• Disability Scam: Chandanwale’s Rise to DMER Under Question
Unmesh Gujarathi
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A ₹200+ crore medical education scam has rocked Maharashtra, involving forged disability certificates, illegal MBBS fees, and regulatory inaction. At the center are DMER’s Dr. Ajay Chandanwale, NMC’s Sukh Lal Meena, and the infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College. Sprouts News Investigation Team (SIT) exposes systemic corruption and demands urgent accountability.
Mahabharata of Medical Misgovernance Unfolds
A massive ₹200+ crore scam involving disability fraud, illegal MBBS fees, and regulatory silence has shaken the foundations of India’s medical education system. The core players: Dr. Ajay Chandanwale, Sukh Lal Meena of NMC, and the infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune.
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Contents
- Dr. Ajay Chandanwale’s Disability Fraud Exposed
- • NMC’s Sukh Lal Meena Silent as Medical Scam Explodes
- • Sprouts SIT Uncovers Infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College’s Illegal MBBS Fee Collection
- • Disability Scam: Chandanwale’s Rise to DMER Under Question
- Mahabharata of Medical Misgovernance Unfolds
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- Forged Disability Certificates: Chandanwale’s Path to Power
- RTI Trail by Shahid Raza Burney: CIC Calls It Systemic Failure
- MAT Committee Verdict: No Legitimate Disability
- DMER Appointment Sparks Political Uproar
- NMC’s Silence Under Sukh Lal Meena: A Modern-Day Bhishma?
- The Infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College: Epicenter of MBBS Extortion
- Also Read: Google Grilled by ED in Crores Illegal Online Betting ads Scam – Meta Skips Hearing.
- Related Article: NMC Confirms Illegal Fees at Dr. DY Patil Medical College.
- When the Gatekeepers Fail
Forged Disability Certificates: Chandanwale’s Path to Power
Between 2009–2011, Dr. Ajay Chandanwale allegedly obtained fraudulent disability certificates (55% and 42%) under the “One Arm Affected” category to gain key government posts. Shockingly, he later performed over 600 orthopedic surgeries—casting doubt on the legitimacy of his disability.
RTI Trail by Shahid Raza Burney: CIC Calls It Systemic Failure
RTI activist Shahid Raza Burney flagged the disability fraud in 2013. His complaints led to damning CIC observations, highlighting:
•Falsified documents
•₹150 crore corruption under Chandanwale
•Swine flu used as a cover-up excuse
Yet, no action was taken.
MAT Committee Verdict: No Legitimate Disability
In 2021, a MAT-ordered medical board invalidated Chandanwale’s claims. Findings revealed:
•No MRI evidence of disability
•Minor hip tear used as false ground
•Lung surgery misrepresented as locomotor disability
Chandanwale had no valid disability under RPWD Act.
DMER Appointment Sparks Political Uproar
Despite allegations, Chandanwale was made DMER Director in July 2023. Critics compared the move to “Shakuni sitting in the Kaurava Sabha.”
The appointment was revoked by September 2023 after the Maharashtra Government admitted:
•CM approval was missing
•Complaints remained unresolved
•Administrative neutrality was breached
NMC’s Silence Under Sukh Lal Meena: A Modern-Day Bhishma?
Under Sukh Lal Meena and Leena George, NMC dodged accountability. RTI replies reviewed by SIT include:
•“Delay regretted”
•“Matter referred to State”
•“Information not under Section 2(f)”
This has exposed regulatory paralysis at the national level.
The Infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College: Epicenter of MBBS Extortion
At the heart of the scam is the infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, accused of:
•Collecting ₹25+ lakh per student for an unapproved fifth MBBS year
•Earning over ₹200 crore through illegal charges
•No NMC penalty, refund, or documentation
Repeated RTIs drew standard replies like:
•“Forwarded to State”
•“Not under purview”
•“Delay regretted”
Also Read: Google Grilled by ED in Crores Illegal Online Betting ads Scam – Meta Skips Hearing.
Related Article: NMC Confirms Illegal Fees at Dr. DY Patil Medical College.
Systemic Fallout: Who Pays the Price?
•₹200+ crore in illegal MBBS fees remain unrecovered
•Genuine disabled candidates were denied rightful seats
•Thousands of students face blocked degrees
•Regulatory bodies like NMC evade accountability
Sprouts SIT has verified RTI replies, tribunal records, and govt documents. Comments from all parties have been sought.
When the Gatekeepers Fail
This is no longer about one doctor’s fraud—this is institutional collapse. A man allegedly forged disability, climbed ranks, and looted the system. NMC, instead of acting, chose silence. Students, disabled candidates, and the nation are left to bear the cost.
Civil Society Demands Immediate Action:
•CBI probe into all disability-based appointments since 2009
•Forensic audit of DMER and CSR records under Chandanwale
•NMC penalty on infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College and full refunds
•Suspension of enabling officers in NMC and DMER
