Question

    Under Food safety and Standards Act ,if a person without

    the permission of the Food Safety Officer, retains, removes or tampers with any food, vehicle, equipment, package or labelling or advertising material or other thing that has been seized under this Act, he shall be punishable with
    A imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and also with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months and also with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and also with fine which may extend to three lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D imprisonment for a term which may extend to two months and also with fine which may extend to three lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and also with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 60 of Food safety and Standards Act - Punishment for interfering with seized items. –If a person without the permission of the Food Safety Officer, retains, removes or tampers with any food, vehicle, equipment, package or labelling or advertising material or other thing that has been seized under this Act, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and also with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees

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