Vishal Mega Mart Subsidiary Penalized Rs 1 Lakh by Court Over Food Safety Violation
Vishal Mega Mart Limited's subsidiary, Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited, has been fined Rs 1,00,000/- following an order from the Court of Additional District Magistrate in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The penalty stems from a violation investigated by a food safety officer at one of the company’s stores.The action was taken after a Food Safety Officer conducted an inspection of the subsidiary's store located in Rajnandgaon on November 26, 2025. During the inspection, concerns were raised regarding the expiry date of one product. Subsequently, the Food Safety Officer filed a complaint before the Additional District Magistrate, leading to the imposition of the penalty.
The order was received by Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited on June 11, 2026. The violation relates to alleged contravention of the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
While the financial impact of the order is limited to the penalty amount, the company stated that there is no material impact on operations or other activities of Vishal Mega Mart Limited due to the ruling. The subsidiary is currently reviewing the order and evaluating next steps.
Key details of the regulatory action are as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Court of Additional District Magistrate, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh |
| Penalty Imposed | Rs 1,00,000/- |
| Date of Order Receipt | June 11, 2026 |
| Violation | Concerns regarding the expiry date of a product found during inspection on November 26, 2025. |
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