Upa Lokayukta finds expired food items in eateries in Belagavi bus stand

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa visited food stalls in the NWKRTC bus stand in Belagavi on October 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: BADIGER PK

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa ordered Food and Drug administration officials to seize all expired food items from shops in the Belagavi bus stand.

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa visited the NWKRTC bus stand in Belagavi on October 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: BADIGER PK

During a surprise visit to the Central Bus Stand in Belagavi, he inspected eateries and food stalls within the bus stand. He found some expired food products and ordered their seizure. He noted a lack of hygiene and safety standards. He directed that price lists for food items be displayed. He reprimanded food safety officials for failing to conduct regular inspection of these eateries. He observed that price lists were not displayed, and the failure to issue receipts for the use of these facilities. He asked shopowners to follow the rules.