The Belagavi district administration has intensified its action against illegally operating skin care clinics after a recent raid exposed an unlicensed centre functioning without qualified medical staff. The individuals running the clinic were summoned before Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan for an inquiry into the violations.
During the questioning, DC Roshan issued a firm warning, stating that no clinic or treatment facility would be permitted to function without proper approvals and compliance with government regulations. “Any establishment running without valid licences will face strict legal consequences,” he said.
A joint operation by the health department, police, and district administration recently identified over 15 unauthorized skin care centres in the city. Many of these clinics were offering treatments and dispensing medicines despite lacking qualified doctors or mandatory licences under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (KPME) Act.
Officials noted that some centres were treating skin-related conditions without possessing the required medical degrees, and in several cases, medicines were being issued to patients without proper authorisation.
Following the crackdown, the district administration reviewed the actions taken, with health officials who participated in the raid present during the inquiry.
Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to public safety, DC Roshan said that stringent measures would continue against clinics flouting medical regulations. “Running a clinic without permission not only violates the law but also endangers patients’ health,” he emphasised.
The administration has advised citizens to verify the credentials and licences of clinics before seeking treatment.
