The government, however, clarified that the rule does not seek to impose a single uniform price on all clinical establishments. The affidavit noted that the Clinical Establishments Act has been adopted in 19 States and Union Territories, while 17 States have their own laws regulating clinical establishments. It argued that clinical establishments cannot be placed on the same footing as ordinary trade or business establishments. The Centre argues that Rule 9(ii) falls within the statutory framework of the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010. Also read- Private hospitals challenge Kerala Clinical Establishments Act: Supreme Court issues notice, grants interim relief