Petitioners: The contractual staff, including pharmacists, clinic assistants, and multitasking workers, had approached the court to prevent their termination and replacement by other contractual employees.

Court Order: Justice Prateek Jalan ruled that if the Delhi Government intends to terminate the services of AAMC staff due to the appointment of new personnel by March 31, 2026, it must provide a two-month notice to the affected employees.

Background: The issue stems from the recent decision to convert Mohalla Clinics, initiated under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under the Central Government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. As of August 2023, Delhi had 533 operational Mohalla Clinics, with at least seven already transformed into Arogya Mandirs.

Staff Concerns: Advocate Amar Nath Saini, representing the petitioners, informed the court that some staff were verbally instructed via phone calls not to report to work. However, the Delhi Government’s counsel clarified that no final decision has been made to terminate any staff.

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Government Assurance: Following protests on May 17, 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured that Mohalla Clinic staff would be accommodated in the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.

AAP’s Allegations: Citing a meeting record from May 7, 2025, AAP’s Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that the BJP-led government is planning to remove Mohalla Clinic staff.

Current Status: Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that the Delhi Government plans to immediately close 250 Mohalla Clinics operating in rented premises, as part of significant changes to Delhi’s healthcare system.