Allahabad HC notices to Centre, UP govt and others on illegal operation of meat shops in Ghaziabad

Updated: Mar 29 2023 11:49PM

Prayagraj, Mar 29 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the central government, Uttar Pradesh government, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Animal Welfare Board of India and others on illegal operations of meat shops and slaughterhouses in Ghaziabad.

The High Court also issued notices to the commissioner of Food Safety, UP, Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation, UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Hearing a PIL filed by Ghaziabad councillor Himanshu Mittal, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker and Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh directed the respondents to file their respective replies by May 3.

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