GANGTOK: Two popular eateries located at MG Marg here today had to down their shutters after Government officials carried out a raid in their premises
Officials from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies accompanied by the District Collector (East), Vishal Chauhan, inspected the two establishments-Quick Bite Fast Food and Rasoi Restaurant, above Tourist Information Center today afternoon following several complaints lodged by their customers.
The District Administration has raided the popular Sweets & Snacks joint in Gangtok Bazaar on May 26 afternoon to check whether the domestic LPG cylinders are diverted to commercial use by the Management of Quick bite and Rasoi.
During the inspection it has discovered that 5nos.of domestic gas cylinders were being used for commercial purpose out of 6 cylinders inside the premises of Quick bite. The authorities were quick to order sealing of shop pending the settlement of the Case in the Court resulting from their action.
The raid also led to a recovery of five domestic cylinders from Quiz Bite premises. General Manager of STCS, Menla Ethenpa told journalists that as per the norms of Indian Oil Corporation, no commercial establishments like hotels or restaurants are authorized to use domestic LPG cylinders. Cylinders for domestic use come with a special subsidy from the Government of India. 19 kg commercialized cylinders cost Rs 900 whereas a domestic cylinder weighing 14 kg comes for Rs 300.
A case has also been registered against the two establishments at Sadar Police Station under 7 of Essential Commodities Act, 1957.
The DC said that a detailed report of both cases would be prepared by the Prevention of Food Adulteration Cell under Food and Civil Supply Department and only after that further action will be initiated.
Officials from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies accompanied by the District Collector (East), Vishal Chauhan, inspected the two establishments-Quick Bite Fast Food and Rasoi Restaurant, above Tourist Information Center today afternoon following several complaints lodged by their customers.
The District Administration has raided the popular Sweets & Snacks joint in Gangtok Bazaar on May 26 afternoon to check whether the domestic LPG cylinders are diverted to commercial use by the Management of Quick bite and Rasoi.
During the inspection it has discovered that 5nos.of domestic gas cylinders were being used for commercial purpose out of 6 cylinders inside the premises of Quick bite. The authorities were quick to order sealing of shop pending the settlement of the Case in the Court resulting from their action.
The raid also led to a recovery of five domestic cylinders from Quiz Bite premises. General Manager of STCS, Menla Ethenpa told journalists that as per the norms of Indian Oil Corporation, no commercial establishments like hotels or restaurants are authorized to use domestic LPG cylinders. Cylinders for domestic use come with a special subsidy from the Government of India. 19 kg commercialized cylinders cost Rs 900 whereas a domestic cylinder weighing 14 kg comes for Rs 300.
A case has also been registered against the two establishments at Sadar Police Station under 7 of Essential Commodities Act, 1957.
The DC said that a detailed report of both cases would be prepared by the Prevention of Food Adulteration Cell under Food and Civil Supply Department and only after that further action will be initiated.
