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Maharashtra FDA lifts suspension on five BKC eateries following High Court order
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🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:33 AM
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The state’s Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn the suspension of five restaurants located in Mumbai’s Bandra‑Kurla Complex after the Bombay High Court directed the move.
Mumbai, Maharashtra – The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has revoked the suspension imposed on five eateries operating in the Bandra‑Kurla Complex (BKC). The decision comes after the Bombay High Court issued a direction ordering the regulatory body to lift the ban.
The suspension, which had been enforced earlier this month over alleged non‑compliance with food safety norms, halted the operations of the five establishments. Following the court’s intervention, the FDA reviewed the case and concluded that the eateries could resume service pending any further investigation.
Authorities said the revocation does not imply a clearance of all violations; the establishments remain subject to routine inspections. The FDA reiterated its commitment to ensuring food safety standards across Mumbai’s commercial zones.
Legal experts noted that the High Court’s involvement underscores the balance between regulatory enforcement and due process for business owners. The affected restaurants are expected to reopen and serve customers shortly.
The episode highlights ongoing scrutiny of food‑service venues in the city, especially in high‑traffic business districts like BKC, where compliance with hygiene regulations is closely monitored.
The suspension, which had been enforced earlier this month over alleged non‑compliance with food safety norms, halted the operations of the five establishments. Following the court’s intervention, the FDA reviewed the case and concluded that the eateries could resume service pending any further investigation.
Authorities said the revocation does not imply a clearance of all violations; the establishments remain subject to routine inspections. The FDA reiterated its commitment to ensuring food safety standards across Mumbai’s commercial zones.
Legal experts noted that the High Court’s involvement underscores the balance between regulatory enforcement and due process for business owners. The affected restaurants are expected to reopen and serve customers shortly.
The episode highlights ongoing scrutiny of food‑service venues in the city, especially in high‑traffic business districts like BKC, where compliance with hygiene regulations is closely monitored.