Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has recommended a minimum imprisonment of six months for those selling adulterate food or drinks along with a minimum fine of Rs 2 5,000.
In view of the serious health issues that can result from the consumption of adulterated food, the punishment provided for the offenders under this clause is inadequate, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP MP Brijlal said.
“The committee recommends that a minimum punishment of six months be provided for the offence under this clause along with a minimum fine of Rs 25,000,” it said.
Referring to the sale of noxious food or drinks, the panel said the offence has the potential to affect the public at large and that the punishment provided for the offenders under this clause is also inadequate.
“The committee recommends that a minimum punishment of six months be provided for the offence under this clause along with a minimum fine of Rs 10,000,” it said.
At present, the offence of food adulteration is punishable with a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs 1,000, or with both.
