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Health
Jaipur department APOs CMHO Dr. Manish Mittal for delayed action on unsafe Kesar sweets
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:02 AM
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The Rajasthan health department issued an Administrative Penal Order against Jaipur CMHO second Dr. Manish Mittal after he delayed action despite receiving an unsafe sample of Kesar sweets’ cashew katli.
Jaipur's secondary Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Manish Mittal, was penalised by the state health department after a delay in responding to a hazardous food sample. The department received a sample of Kesar sweets' cashew katli that was deemed unsafe for consumption, prompting an immediate investigation.
Despite the unsafe finding, officials say that corrective measures were not taken promptly, leading the health authority to impose an Administrative Penal Order (APO) on Dr. Mittal. The APO is a disciplinary action used by the department to enforce compliance with food safety regulations.
The move underscores the department's commitment to swift enforcement of safety standards in the food sector, especially for popular confectionery items. No further disciplinary details have been released, and the department has not indicated any additional legal steps at this stage.
Despite the unsafe finding, officials say that corrective measures were not taken promptly, leading the health authority to impose an Administrative Penal Order (APO) on Dr. Mittal. The APO is a disciplinary action used by the department to enforce compliance with food safety regulations.
The move underscores the department's commitment to swift enforcement of safety standards in the food sector, especially for popular confectionery items. No further disciplinary details have been released, and the department has not indicated any additional legal steps at this stage.