Maharashtra challenges FSSAI rules, claims agency usurped powers by barring state inspections
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Federalism & Centre-State relations· Prelims + Mains·
Federalism and jurisdictional conflict: a GS2 case study on central vs state regulatory powers.
Why in news
The Maharashtra government petitioned the Bombay High Court challenging FSSAI rules, alleging the agency usurped state powers by barring state-level inspections of centrally licensed companies.
Background
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed the petition against FSSAI rules. The state specifically contested a May 2023 order that prohibits state inspections of companies holding central licenses.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMay 2023: Date of the order barring state inspections of centrally licensed companies
Prelims practice question
With reference to the FSSAI rules and state regulatory powers, consider the following statements:
- The state contested an order issued in May 2023 regarding state inspections.
- The order allows state-level inspections of companies holding central licenses.
- The Maharashtra government challenged FSSAI rules in the Bombay High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The order prohibits state inspections of companies holding central licenses.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional implications of central agencies overriding state regulatory powers in the context of cooperative federalism in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional overlap: Conflict between state-level FDA powers and central FSSAI licensing mandates
- Federal friction: Erosion of state autonomy in public health oversight and food safety enforcement
Keywords: Cooperative Federalism · Regulatory Overlap · Jurisdictional Conflict · State Autonomy · Public Health Governance
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