# Maharashtra FDA Chief Spots Fake Paneer at Dinner 2026-08-14T14:44:59+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently discovered fake paneer being served at a restaurant during a dinner outing with a friend, NDTV reports. When his friend ordered a paneer dish, Mundhe warned against it and later confirmed it was not genuine. He gave the restaurant 24 hours to correct violations, after which officers inspected and took action. Mundhe, who took charge three months ago, has led over 3,100 inspections and suspended 165 licences. His methods have drawn criticism for being disproportionately harsh, but he defends the swift action as necessary for public health. He also rejected suggestions that the campaign serves to boost his personal profile. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com - ndtv.com Tags: FDA Maharashtra, Paneer adulteration, Tukaram Mundhe Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/how-a-dinner-order-led-fda-chief-to-fake-paneer/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/how-a-dinner-order-led-fda-chief-to-fake-paneer/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.