Bombay High Court questions cleanliness certificate to Mantralaya canteen, asks FDA and lawyers to reinspect premises
The Bombay High Court has ordered an independent inspection of the Mantralaya canteen after questioning the validity of a 98% cleanliness score awarded by the FDA. The court emphasized the need for the FDA to remain impartial and avoid favoring government establishments over private businesses.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to be ‘fair, impartial and uniform’ in its drive concerning hotels and eateries, including those in government and semi-government establishments, the Bombay High Court noted on Friday (July 31, 2026), questioning the agency’s ‘98% clean certificate to the Mantralaya (State Secretariat) canteen.
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