Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday hit back at Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s allegations of systemic extortion within the regulatory body, stating that the claims are generic, lack concrete details, and that no formal letter has been received by his office to date regarding this. The exchange follows a letter written by Raut, in which he alleged that FDA field officers were exploiting Commissioner Mundhe’s aggressive enforcement drive to blackmail local businesses, hoteliers, and quick-commerce operators. Responding to the publicised charges, Mundhe clarified that his office has not received any official copy of Raut’s letter and that he only became aware of the matter through media reports.

Mumbai, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Turning his focus toward edible cooking oils, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said on Thursday that action will now be taken against those selling loose (unpackaged) cooking oil, explaining the FDA regulations regarding them. This is a part of his statewide drive and strict action against food adulteration. At the press conference, Mundhe added that the initiative is part of the "Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra" campaign. "We are issuing several compliance orders under 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra'. Earlier, compliance orders were issued for hotels, restaurants, and milk products, as well as schools across the state, and their implementation is underway.