The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed Central Government to consider the petition as a representation, filed seeking direction to the installation of CCTV cameras in the kitchen and food processing areas of the restaurants.
A division bench presided by Justice D.N. Patel &Justice Prateek Jalan of Delhi High Court while conducting hearing through video conferencing noted that the suggestions be considered as representation in accordance with law, rules, regulations and Government policies applicable to the facts of the case.
The Public Interest Litigation has been filed by Ms. Trisha Mahajan through Advocate Namita Roy and Abhijit Acharya, seeking directions for the installation of CCTV cameras in the restaurant kitchens and food processing so that one can check the cleanliness and hygiene precautions being taken by the restaurant and its staffs.
The petitioner also submitted before the Court that this could assist the Food Inspectors in monitoring and ensuring the infection-free preparation of food in consonance with the set guidelines. Whereas, the Court stated that the suggestion made by the petitioner with regards to the installation of CCTV cameras that could assist the Food Inspectors shall be kept in mind by the concerned authorities while considering the said representation.
-India Legal Bureau