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Institute Fined Rs 1 Lakh for Food Poisoning Cover-up
16 Sep
Summary
- Institute fined Rs 1 lakh for not informing about food poisoning.
- Over 350 institutions inspected in a state-wide hygiene drive.
- Surat Municipal Corporation collecting samples for testing.
A Rs 1 lakh penalty notice was issued to the P. P. Savani Institute in Surat for allegedly failing to inform the civic health department about a food poisoning incident. The incident occurred last Saturday evening at the institute's hostel campus, where several students fell ill after dinner.
Following media reports, state health authorities directed an inspection of canteens and hostels. A two-day special drive saw over 350 institutions checked, with nearly 100 receiving notices for unhygienic conditions. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Pradeep Umrigar, stated that the institute's failure to report the incident was a breach of duty.
Surat Municipal Corporation teams collected food and water samples from the canteen for testing, with reports still pending. The corporation will also collaborate with the Surat District Education Officer to ensure health and hygiene standards are met at the institute and others across the region.
