A writ petition was filed by KKR Food Products, Kalady, in the Kerala High Court challenging the order of the Commissioner of Food Safety banning the manufacture, storage, sale, and distribution of Nirapara brand of chilli, turmeric, and coriander powder.
The petitioner alleged that Food Safety Commissioner T.V. Anupama had misused her official powers and connived with others and passed the ban order under Section 36(3) (b) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
‘Beyond powers’
According to the petitioner, the commissioner had overstepped her jurisdiction. No prior notice was issued to the petitioner as mandated in the Act. The petitioner further alleged that Ms. Anupama harboured a personal grudge with the firm.
