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Devaswom vigilance wing must inspect all food outlets in Sabarimala at least once a week, Kerala HC

Kochi: High court has ordered that the vigilance wing of Travancore devaswom board (TDB) must conduct regular inspections, at least once a week, in all hotels, restaurants, tea stalls and similar establishments during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season in Sabarimala. The court was considering a petition filed by the Akhila Bharatheeya Ayyappa Seva Sangam, seeking a directive to govt officials to ensure that food and beverages served at Sabarimala and Erumeli are hygienic and that no noxious substances or contaminated water are used or distributed to pilgrims, even if provided free of cost. Expressing concern over allegations that some food stalls in Erumeli had been preparing food in unhealthy and unhygienic conditions, unnoticed by any of the authorities deployed at Sabarimala during the festive season, the court said it was bewildered and dismayed. The bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan and K V Jayakumar further directed that, before the commencement of each festive season, the govt shall ensure meetings of the various agencies and instrumentalities deployed at Sabarimala to guarantee the availability of safe drinking water and hygienic food. The Sabarimala special commissioner shall examine the reports of the chief vigilance officer, Sabarimala, on this issue and report the matter to the court if necessary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Could This NEW Collagen Blend Finally Reduce Your Cellulite? Vitauthority Learn More Undo The state food safety commissioner shall ensure that the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, are scrupulously followed at Sabarimala. Additionally, TDB shall initiate steps to blacklist licensees who violate statutory provisions or breach the conditions of their licence or Kuthaka right, the court added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !