Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Mumbai's Restaurants Fear FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe
Tukaram Mundhe is the new Commissioner of Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration.
Since he started his job, he has been very strict about making sure food in restaurants is safe to eat.
He has done many inspections and even suspended the licenses of some famous restaurants.
Some people think he is doing a good job, while others think he is too strict.
Mundhe has a reputation for being very serious about his work and not bending the rules.
He has been moved to different jobs many times, which some people see as a sign that he doesn’t compromise, and others see as a problem.
He believes in following the rules no matter what.
Tukaram Mundhe, the new FDA Commissioner, has launched a strict enforcement drive against food adulteration in Maharashtra.
Since taking charge, the FDA has conducted 1,131 inspections, seized food stock worth Rs 49.57 crore, and suspended 56 restaurant licenses.
Notable restaurants affected include K Rustom & Co., Noor Mohammadi, Shalimar, Waarsa, Flint, and Parsi Dairy Farm.
Mundhe is known for his strict and uncompromising style, having faced frequent transfers throughout his career.
The crackdown has sparked debates about enforcement methods and the practical challenges of maintaining food safety standards.
- Who
- Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner of Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration
- What
- A crackdown on food adulteration and unhygienic practices in Mumbai's restaurants
- When
- Since May 25, 2024
- Where
- Across Maharashtra, with a focus on Mumbai
- Why
- To enforce food safety standards and ensure public health
- Name
- Tukaram Mundhe
- Position
- Commissioner of Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Tenure
- Since May 25, 2024
- Inspections Conducted
- 1,131 inspections in less than two months
- Food Stock Seized
- Rs 49.57 crore, including 1.6 lakh litres of adulterated milk
- Licences Suspended
- 56 restaurants
- Notable Restaurants Affected
- K Rustom & Co., Noor Mohammadi, Shalimar, Waarsa, Flint, Parsi Dairy Farm
- Background
- Farmer’s son from Tadsonna village in Beed district, joined IAS in 2005
- Career Transfers
- 25 transfers in 20 years
- Reputation
- Known for strict enforcement and surprise inspections