Maharashtra FDA suspends MLA hostel caterer's licence after 'stale food' claim by Legislator
The FDA, in its suspension order, stated that the contractor (Ajanta Caterers) had violated provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, as well as the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
The violations were found during an inspection conducted at the hostel earlier in the day, said the regulator.
The FDA's order directed Ajanta Caterers to cease food service operations at the hostel premises starting on Thursday (July 10, 2025).
The action comes after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapped and punched an employee at the MLAs' hostel canteen for serving "stale food".
The MLA from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led party said he had repeatedly raised concerns about the quality of food served in the canteen but no corrective action was taken.
"I had complained several times about the food served in the canteen but the situation remained unchanged," Mr. Gaikwad claimed.
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