In the last six months, Food and Drugs Administration
(FDA) Maharashtra suspended eight food and drug inspectors on various
charges including taking bribes from businessmen. The latest to
be suspended was Rajesh Namdeo Badhe, Akola-based food inspector, Rajesh
Namdeo Badhe, who was trapped by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for
demanded a bribe from a businessman based in the city for allegedly
using prohibited colour in food items. Initially, he demanded Rs
40,000, but eventually settled for Rs 25,000. The food inspector was
nabbed when the businessman approached the ACB.
Other food inspectors suspended for dereliction of duty included M P Bhoyewar, who seized a huge quantity of mangoes upon finding that chemicals were used to ripen them, and then returned the goods without taking action against the erring businessman. The FDA commissioner Mahesh Zagade warned the food safety officials of dire consquences if found guilty. He said, “Earlier the food inspectors and shop owners had no fear to break rules because the actions were not stringent. But now we are taking stringent action against any senior officials or shop owners who are indulged in any offence. We are determined to take strict action against any one who violates the rules.”
Other food inspectors suspended for dereliction of duty included M P Bhoyewar, who seized a huge quantity of mangoes upon finding that chemicals were used to ripen them, and then returned the goods without taking action against the erring businessman. The FDA commissioner Mahesh Zagade warned the food safety officials of dire consquences if found guilty. He said, “Earlier the food inspectors and shop owners had no fear to break rules because the actions were not stringent. But now we are taking stringent action against any senior officials or shop owners who are indulged in any offence. We are determined to take strict action against any one who violates the rules.”
Source:http://www.fnbnews.com
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