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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
May invoke MCOCA against Gutkha, Pan Masala traffickers: Minister Zirwal
Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said the state government is exploring whether those involved in the transportation and sale of gutkha and pan masala can be booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Banned gutkha and pan masala worth Rs 450 crore has been seized so far, while more than 10000 cases have been filed in this connection, Zirwal said. "The state government is exploring whether to book those involved in transportation and sale of gutkha and pan masala under MCOCA. A proposal will be sent to Law and Judiciary department to seek guidance on the matter," Zhirwal said in response to a question by BJP's Shrikant Bhartiya in the legislative council. Bharatiya said the manufacturing of gutkha and pan masala takes places in other states and is then transported to Maharashtra. Ambadas Danve, the leader of opposition in the council, said police and the RTOs in the border districts should be held responsible for entry of such vehicles in the state.
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- New Indian Express
FDA suspends Mumbai MLA hostel canteen contractor's licence after 'stale' food claim by legislator
The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Ajanta Caterers, the firm operating the canteen at the Akashwani MLA hostel in Mumbai, following allegations of serving stale food. The move came after an inspection revealed multiple violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its associated regulations. The suspension, effective Thursday, follows a incident in which Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad physically assaulted a canteen staffer, accusing the caterer of repeatedly serving substandard food. The Buldhana legislator, from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, was captured on video slapping and punching an employee, prompting widespread public and political backlash. The viral video shows Gaikwad confronting the canteen staff, allegedly forcing the employee to smell stale dal before assaulting him. Gaikwad later defended his actions, saying he had previously raised concerns about food quality multiple times but no action was taken.
