KPME enforcement
District authorities across Karnataka are fining, suspending and cancelling registrations. Here is what they are acting on.
- Clinics, labs, dental and hospitals
- All districts of Karnataka
- Portal filing, documents and inspection support
KPME enforcement is no longer occasional. Through 2025 and 2026, district authorities have fined hospitals and clinics, filed cases and cancelled registrations. Reading what they acted on is the fastest way to see where your own facility might be exposed.
Recent enforcement
| When | Where | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Dakshina Kannada | Two hospitals fined Rs 1 lakh each under section 19(1) for operating without renewing KPME registration. |
| August 2026 | Bengaluru | Seven private medical establishments fined for KPME violations, with three losing their licences, as reported by the Deccan Herald and Medical Dialogues. |
| August 2025 | Bengaluru | 14 hospitals fined and FIRs filed against five. See our report on the 14 hospitals. |
What authorities are acting on
- No registration or expired registration: an offence under section 19(1)
- Unqualified doctors or paramedics: since 2026, up to three years’ imprisonment and a fine up to Rs 1 lakh under section 19(1-A)
- Services beyond the registered category, such as a consultation clinic running a lab
- No KPME number board, charges or grievance details displayed
- Charges not matching the schedule declared on the portal
- Biomedical waste violations
A 10-minute self-check
- Search your establishment on the Approved Certificates page and check the validity date.
- Compare the category code with the services you actually offer.
- Check every doctor and nurse on the portal is still working with you and their council registration is current.
- Walk to your entrance: is the KPME board there, in the right colour?
- Are charges displayed and the same as on the portal?
- Is your biomedical waste agreement current?
More on obligations: KPME penalties and compliance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fine for running a clinic without KPME?
Can KPME registration be cancelled?
What is the penalty for unqualified staff under KPME?
How do I avoid KPME penalties?
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Last reviewed on 2 November 2026 against: KPME portal; KPME Rate Details (category fees); Karnataka Act No. 06 of 2026 (KPME Amendment Act, 2025); Mangalore Today, 14 Oct 2026: hospitals fined for failing to renew registration; Deccan Herald, 19 Aug 2026: 7 private medical facilities fined for KPME violations; 3 lose licences; Medical Dialogues, 20 Aug 2026: KPME violations, 7 establishments fined. Medasus Healthcare Pvt Ltd is a private consultancy that helps establishments prepare and file applications. Licences and approvals are granted only by the respective government departments; Medasus cannot guarantee approval or timelines. Rules and fees change, so always check the official source before applying.
