Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Bombay High Court Hears Hotel's Appeal Against License Cancellation
A five-star hotel in Navi Mumbai, Park Inn By Radisson, is appealing against the cancellation of its license by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA found serious hygiene violations, including cockroaches in the kitchen.
The hotel argues that the license should not be suspended based on a checklist alone and that the FDA did not provide sufficient reasons.
The Bombay High Court is hearing the case, with judges joking about the presence of insects in India.
The FDA has also taken action against other clubs and restaurants for hygiene violations.
The next hearing is scheduled for next Friday.
Park Inn By Radisson appeals against license cancellation by Maharashtra FDA.
FDA found serious hygiene violations, including cockroaches in the kitchen.
Hotel argues license suspension is based on a checklist without sufficient reasons.
Bombay High Court hears the case, with judges making light of insect presence.
FDA has also suspended licenses of other clubs and restaurants for hygiene violations.
- Who
- Park Inn By Radisson hotel, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bombay High Court
- What
- Appeal against license cancellation due to hygiene violations
- When
- Next hearing scheduled for next Friday
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra
- Why
- Alleged poor sanitary conditions and hygiene violations in the hotel
Hotel's Defense
FDA's Stance
License Cancellation Criteria
Hotel's Defense
The hotel argues that a license cannot be suspended based solely on a checklist and that the FDA did not provide sufficient written reasons for its decision.
FDA's Stance
The FDA maintains that serious hygiene violations, including the presence of cockroaches and flies, justify the cancellation of the hotel's license.
Hygiene Violations
Hotel's Defense
The hotel claims that the issue is not about a few cockroaches but about the overall hygiene standards.
FDA's Stance
The FDA found multiple hygiene violations, including cockroaches in the kitchen, clogged drains, and improper food storage practices.
- Hotel Name
- Park Inn By Radisson
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Judges
- Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Gautam Akhand
- FDA Action
- License cancellation due to hygiene violations
- Next Hearing
- Next Friday
- Other Actions
- FDA suspended licenses of Cricket Club of India and other clubs