Tukaram Mundhe led-FDA ordered to pay Rs 5L fine
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh in compensation to a Pune-based sweets shop, following a court ruling that the shop's food licence was improperly suspended. The Bombay High Court found it unjustified to keep the licence suspended, as a follow-up inspection revealed the shop had met 35 out of 36 safety requirements.
The FDA initially suspended the licence after an inspection in June found issues with hygiene, sanitation, and food handling, after receiving a complaint of suspected food poisoning. The shop later submitted a compliance report and underwent a re-inspection, which found compliance with 98% of required parameters. The court set aside the FDA's action, stating that while ensuring food safety was a priority, the department also needed to follow the law and established procedures.
FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe expressed surprise at the court's decision and said the department would review the order before taking further legal steps.
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