Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra FDA’s 'Pedantic' Approach, Lifts Suspension of Five MCA Eateries, Orders Immediate Reopening
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Saturday came down heavily on the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking a “pedantic instead of a pragmatic view” and directed that the suspension of food licences of five eateries operating at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises be lifted. Also Watch: A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad…
Mumbai's Bombay High Court has rebuked the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its "pedantic" approach in suspending the food licences of five eateries at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises. The court has now ordered the immediate reopening of these eateries. The FDA had initially suspended the licences on August 21, citing food safety and operational issues.
A fresh inspection on August 24 revealed that the eateries were 88% compliant with food safety standards. However, the FDA persisted with the suspension due to the eateries being operated by Shirke Infrastructure, while the licenses were registered under MCA's name. The court accepted this argument and deemed the suspension unnecessary.
The judges expressed frustration with the FDA's "pedantic" stance and warned of contempt action against offending officers. The court emphasized the need for a pragmatic approach and reminded the FDA of a previous ruling that prohibited such suspensions when contractual arrangements were valid.
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