Authority: Uttarakhand High Court (Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J)
Order Date: 12.08.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/s Prerna Nasha Mukti Kendra, operating a de‑addiction centre at Rishikesh.
- Respondent: State of Uttarakhand.
- The Chief Medical Officer, Dehradun, directed closure of the centre via an order dated 01.06.2026 (later clarified as typographical error; actual date 01.08.2026).
- The centre had been granted temporary registration on 08.01.2026 for three months, which was not renewed.
- Inspection revealed the centre did not comply with infrastructure norms prescribed under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.
- Counsel for the State submitted these findings; counsel for the petitioner argued the centre now meets norms.
Court Findings
- The Court found no scope to interfere with the impugned order directing closure.
- Acknowledged the typographical error in the order date but upheld the substantive order.
- Noted that without valid registration, operation of a de‑addiction centre is prohibited under the Mental Healthcare Act.
Directions
- If the petitioner can demonstrate compliance, it may apply for fresh registration and request inspection by the competent authority.
- The competent authority must decide on the application within six weeks of receipt, together with a certified copy of this order.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of; the closure order remains in effect.
- Petitioner retains the right to seek registration anew under the stipulated procedure.
Topics: Legal, Healthcare Regulation