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Maharashtra Food Dept Suspends 18 Licenses, Seizes Millions in Goods Before Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:58 PM
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The Maharashtra Food Department has suspended licenses of 18 establishments and seized goods worth lakhs in a major crackdown ahead of the Diwali festival.
The Food Department of Maharashtra has launched a significant enforcement drive in the lead-up to the Diwali festival. As part of this initiative, authorities have suspended the licenses of 18 commercial establishments found to be in violation of food safety regulations.
During the operation, officials seized goods worth lakhs of rupees from these premises. The crackdown is aimed at ensuring that only safe and compliant food products are available in the market during the peak festive season.
The department stated that such strict measures are necessary to maintain public health standards and prevent the circulation of substandard or adulterated food items. The suspended licenses will remain inactive until the respective owners comply with all regulatory requirements and clear the pending violations.
This action underscores the state government's commitment to consumer protection, particularly during high-demand periods like Diwali when food consumption and market activity surge.
During the operation, officials seized goods worth lakhs of rupees from these premises. The crackdown is aimed at ensuring that only safe and compliant food products are available in the market during the peak festive season.
The department stated that such strict measures are necessary to maintain public health standards and prevent the circulation of substandard or adulterated food items. The suspended licenses will remain inactive until the respective owners comply with all regulatory requirements and clear the pending violations.
This action underscores the state government's commitment to consumer protection, particularly during high-demand periods like Diwali when food consumption and market activity surge.