Lok Sabha Question No. 3184 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-06
Subject: Appointment of ALCs in CGHS Wellness Centres
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Supriya Sadanand Sule, DNV Senthilkumar. S., Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Sunil Dattatray Tatkare, Ratansinh Magansinh Rathod, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, Kuldeep Rai Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3184

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## Appointment of ALCs in CGHS Wellness Centres

3184. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR. S.:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE:

SHRI RATANSINH MAGANSINH RATHOD:

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

Will  the  Minister  of HEALTH  AND  FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a)  the  criteria  fixed  by  the  Government  for appointment of Authorized Local Chemists (ALCs) for supply  of  indented  Ayurvedic  medicines  in  CGHS Wellness Centres along with number of ALC appointed in CGHS Wellness Centres, State/UTwise; (b)  whether most of the ALCs appointed for supply of Ayurvedic medicine are not able to supply indented medicine even after a week and if so, details thereof and the reasons  therefor; (c) whether the Government has any guidelines for reimbursing the bills submitted when ALCs have failed to deliver indented medicine, if so, the details thereof; and (d)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  fact  that  ALCs  are  not reimbursing  the  amount  to  CGHS  card  holders  in  Delhi  for  many  months  after submitting the  bills  through  the  ALCs  fail  to  deliver  indented medicine  and  if

- so,  the  necessary  steps  taken  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a): Authorized Local Chemists (ALCs) are empanelled under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) through the process of e-tenders for supply of online indented Ayurvedic medicines/ drugs. Criteria establishing eligibility of bidders are at Annexure-I . The award of contract is offered to the bidder who quoted the highest discount on Maximum Retail Price including all taxes. At present, one number of ALC for the supply of Ayurvedic medicines/ drugs is empanelled under CGHS each in Delhi/ NCR and Bengaluru in Karnataka.

(b) to (d) :  As per the terms of contract with empanelled ALC, in case the supplier fails to supply  indented  drugs/medicines  due  to  non-availability,  then  CGHS  beneficiary  will  be entitled  to  procure  the  same  from  another  chemist  and  the  supplier  will  be  liable  to reimburse in full the price paid by the CGHS / beneficiary.

There is only one ALC for the supply of Ayurvedic medicines in Delhi. Chief Medical Officer of the Wellness Centre concerned has taken cognisance of the issue and has taken up the matter with the ALC. ALC has assured to streamline the supply of medicines in future and has  also  agreed  to  pay  the  beneficiaries  the  cost  of  medicines  not  supplied  within stipulated time. In case of persistent default, suitable action as per contractual provisions can be taken.

## CRITERIA ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY OF BIDDERS FOR EMPANELMENT AS AUTHORIZED LOCAL CHEMISTS UNDER CGHS

- (i)  The  supplier  should  possess  valid  licences  like  Sales  tax  /VAT  /GST  and  other necessary licences in the name of the bidder required for general purpose business.
- (ii) An affidavit on Rupees 10/- Non-Judicial Stamp paper purchased after the date of issue of advertisement stating that the firm / owner is not convicted in any case in any manner and duly attested by Notary.
- (iii)  The  average annual turnover of the bidder (chemist) by sale of Ayurvedic Medicines should  be  a  minimum  of  20  Lakhs  during  the  last  two  financial  years.  The  bidder  must submit the documentary evidence like Profit & Loss A/c, audited Balance Sheet in support of their claim along with highlighting the same.
- (iv) Sales Tax /VAT / GST registration and clearance certificate for the last two years from the Concerned STO (Sales Tax Officer) / VAT / GST etc.

(v) Copy of TIN & PAN allotted to the firm / bidder.

- (vi)  The  bidder  must  understand  and  agree  to  the  terms  and  conditions  of  bid.  Copy  of Tender Acceptance letter duly signed by the authorized signatory should be uploaded. The name of bidder, complete postal address, telephone and mobile number, fax and e-mail should be mentioned in the tender acceptance letter.
- (vii)  The  bidder  should  not  be  currently  debarred  by  any  Government  organization  or  by CGHS. The Supplier's contract should not have been terminated by CGHS in the last three years. An affidavit on non- judicial stamp paper should be uploaded by the bidder stating that:  a.  The  supplier is  not  currently  debarred by any Government organization including CGHS. b. The supplier was not empanelled earlier by CGHS and that if empanelled earlier, then the supplier's contract was not terminated by CGHS in the preceding three years.

(viii) Individual signing the Bid and other documents must specify whether he/she signs as:

- a. A sole proprietor of the firm, or constituted attorney of such proprietor.
- b. A partner of the firm, if it is a partnership firm and in this case he must have a clear legal authority to sign, answer and admit to refer disputes to arbitration.
- c. Constituted Attorney/Authorized Signatory, if it is a company.