SHORT ANSWER:
You can file a complaint against a doctor for overcharging with the Medical Council or Consumer Forum.
DETAILS:
- Approach the State Medical Council or the Medical Council of India with your complaint.
- You can also file a complaint in the Consumer Forum under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
- Provide evidence of overcharging, such as bills and receipts.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Doctors found guilty of overcharging may face disciplinary action from the Medical Council.
- Compensation may be awarded to the complainant by the Consumer Forum.
SOURCE:
- Medical Council Act, 1956 / Consumer Protection Act, 2019
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