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Food Authority Officials Accused of Extorting Hotels, Quick-Commerce Firms
A political leader has alleged that designated officers and food safety inspectors are systematically threatening eateries and delivery platforms with licence cancellation to extract bribes. He has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged malpractice.
LSN India ·
Sanjay Raut has levelled serious allegations against food safety department officials, claiming that designated officers, assistant commissioners, and food safety officers are engaged in widespread extortion targeting hospitality and quick-commerce businesses across the region.
According to the complaint, these officials are allegedly using their regulatory authority as leverage, threatening establishments with licence suspension and other punitive action unless they comply with extortionate demands. The allegations suggest a systemic pattern of misconduct affecting multiple business segments, from traditional restaurants to modern delivery platforms.
Raut has urged authorities to launch a formal investigation into the matter, arguing that such practices undermine legitimate business operations and erode public confidence in regulatory institutions. He contends that the extortion scheme is widespread and demands urgent intervention to restore accountability within the food safety apparatus.
The allegations, if substantiated, would represent a serious breach of official conduct and suggest potential corruption within the enforcement machinery responsible for public health standards. The matter raises questions about oversight mechanisms and accountability procedures currently in place to monitor departmental conduct.