MS Notice 08 of 2023 - Amendment to the procedure for approval of medical Examiner of Seafarers as per Rule 4 of MS Medical Examination Rules, 2000 reg.

1. New Approval Criteria

The following new criteria are to be complied with for all future approvals of medical examiners:

• MBBS Qualification: Doctor's minimum qualification shall be MBBS from a recognized university.
• Infrastructure: Doctor should have own clinic/hospital with basic minimum infrastructure as per guidelines.
• Laboratory Approval: Doctor should have testing laboratory approved by NABL/NABH or have tie-up with approved laboratories.
• Documentary Evidence: Provide land documents (ownership/lease) and latest photographs of the clinic.
• Fees: Pay non-refundable fees through Bharatkosh: ₹25,000 for initial approval, ₹10,000 for renewal, ₹2,000 for address/contact changes.
• Medical Tests: Conduct minimum 25 tests in metro cities and 15 in non-metro cities annually for renewal.
• Approval Validity: Approval valid for 5 years, or until registration with Medical Council, or until age 65, whichever is earlier.

2. Renewal and Cancellation

Renewal for those aged 65-70 may be considered based on circumstances. Approval cancellation occurs if any information is found fake or compromised.