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Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Denies Sanjay Raut Extortion Claims

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Mundhe Denies Extortion Claims

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe denied Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut’s extortion allegations.
Mundhe said the accusations are generic and lack named officers or incidents.
Mundhe said he never received Raut’s alleged letter.
He urged anyone with evidence to send it to him or the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Summary

Raut Demands FDA Transparency

Raut demanded the FDA publish reasons, dates, and hearing summaries for every licence suspension and reinstatement.
He praised the FDA’s May 2026 crackdown on analogue paneer, adulterated milk, unsanitary kitchens, and expired stock.
He said many raids arise from customer complaints that lack independent verification.
He noted a hotel licence was suspended after a social-media rat claim, though inspectors found no rodent.

History

Historical Context

The Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 merged seven earlier food-safety laws and placed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Established on 5 September 2008, the authority gave state bodies such as Maharashtra’s food-safety department inspection powers that now fuel disputes over licence-suspension records.

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Mundhe Denies Extortion Claims

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe denied Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut’s extortion allegations.
Mundhe said the accusations are generic and lack named officers or incidents.
Mundhe said he never received Raut’s alleged letter.
He urged anyone with evidence to send it to him or the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

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