India, April 30 -- The Delhi government on Thursday issued orders replacing the link officer for the director of the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI), who was appointed earlier this month.

According to the new order, seen by HT, Dr Arun Kumar Rathi has been replaced by Dr Savita Arora, professor of oncology.

At the time of the appointment, HT had reported violations of service age rules, as Dr Rathi was above 62, the upper limit for holding administrative posts.

The recruitment rules and service guidelines for Delhi government and Central Health Service doctors in Delhi hospitals, upheld by the Delhi High Court in February 2026, dictate that doctors can hold administrative positions only until the age of 62. While the retirement age...