Vishal Mega Mart Subsidiary Airplaza Retail Holdings Penalized for Food Safety Violations in Rayagada
Vishal Mega Mart Limited reported that its subsidiary, Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited, received a penalty order from a local court regarding alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.The penalty was imposed by the Court of the Adjudicating Officer, Food Safety-cum-Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) in Rayagada. The order was received on April 20, 2026.
The violation stemmed from an inspection conducted by the Food Safety Officer at the Subsidiary's store in Rayagada on May 19, 2025. Following this inspection, the Food Safety Officer filed a complaint alleging the contravention of food safety provisions, leading to the imposition of a penalty.
The mandatory penalty imposed on Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited was Rs. 4,00,000/-.
A detailed summary of the action taken and the violation is provided below:
| Particulars | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authority Issuing Order | Court of the Adjudicating Officer, Food Safety-Cum-Additional District Magistrate (Revenue), Rayagada |
| Nature of Action | Penalty Imposed of Rs. 4,00,000/- |
| Order Date | April 20, 2026 |
| Alleged Violation | Violation of the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 |
| Date of Inspection | May 19, 2025 |
Regarding the financial impact, the company noted that the penalty amount represents the financial impact of the order. Vishal Mega Mart Limited stated that there is no material impact on the operations or other activities of the Company due to the said order, noting that the subsidiary is reviewing the order and evaluating next steps.
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