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Health authorities file case against Dindigul Thalappakatti restaurant chain
Sri Lanka's Public Health Department has initiated legal action against the popular Indian restaurant chain Dindigul Thalappakatti, which operates a branch in Ethul Kotte. The case was filed in the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court on September 24.
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The Public Health Department filed the case against Dindigul Thalappakatti, which is primarily owned by Heritage Biriyani Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Public Health Inspector G.H.D.C.M. de Silva of the Public Health Department initiated the legal action in the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.
Dindigul Thalappakatti operates as one of the leading Indian restaurant chains in Sri Lanka, with multiple outlets across the country. The restaurant is known for serving South Indian cuisine, particularly biryani and related dishes.
The specific grounds for the case filed by the Public Health Department have not been detailed, though such actions typically relate to hygiene standards, food safety violations, or other public health regulatory breaches. The case marks an enforcement action by health authorities against a major food service operator in the country.
Further details regarding the charges and the restaurant chain's response are expected to emerge as the legal proceedings progress in the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.