Shakti Sandwich, House of Momos Among 17 Units Fined over Analogue Paneer Disclosure Violations in Ahmedabad
April 04, 2026
Ahmedabad: The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat, carried out a special enforcement drive today to verify compliance with mandatory display boards indicating the use of paneer or paneer analogue in hotels and restaurants.
During the drive, multiple establishments across Ahmedabad were inspected, and fines were imposed on violators for failing to comply with disclosure norms.
Fines Imposed on Establishments
House of Momos, Maninagar – ₹2,000
La Fiesta Restaurant, Nikol – ₹8,000
Hotel of Sanjaybhai Gordhanbhai Prajapati – ₹5,000
Prachi Foods – Shakti Sandwich, Ram Bagh, Maninagar – ₹5,000
Momos House, Ram Bagh, Maninagar – ₹2,000
Punjabi Tadka Restaurant, Shivranjani, Maninagar – ₹3,000
Nikki Foods, Jayhind Crossroads, Maninagar – ₹5,000
Bahuchar Bhajipav & Pulav, Uttamnagar, Maninagar – ₹3,000
Moin Samosa, Jamalpur – ₹1,000
Shri Balaji Wafers, Jodhpur – ₹25,000
Kiran Craft Pvt. Ltd., Makarba – ₹5,000
Hotel Pitheriya, Navrangpura – ₹2,000
Rektak Pizza, Panjrapol – ₹3,000
Bhairavnath Bhojanalay, CTM – ₹2,000
Lapista Restaurant, Nikol – ₹8,000
HRPL Restaurant Pvt. Ltd., Stadium Complex, Navrangpura – ₹5,000
Devnandan Tea Stall, Mithakhali – ₹1,000
Under the Surat Municipal Corporation area – ₹52,300
Under the Rajkot Municipal Corporation area – ₹3,500
Total Fine Collected: ₹1,40,800
Statewide Enforcement Drive
The FDCA stated that a statewide drive is currently underway to ensure strict compliance regarding the use of paneer and paneer analogue in food establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and roadside eateries.
As part of this intensive inspection drive, a total of 347 establishments were checked across Gujarat in a single day. Authorities also seized and destroyed approximately 615 kg of food material found to be non-compliant or suspicious.
The administration reiterated that the drive aims to enforce transparency in food practices and protect consumers from misleading information regarding paneer usage. DeshGujarat
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I would like to bring to your immediate attention that the information published regarding our restaurant, HRPL Restaurant, Navrangpura, being fined ?5,000 for the use of analogue paneer is factually incorrect.
We take uncompromising pride in the quality of our ingredients and categorically state that we do not use analogue paneer. Ensuring the highest standards of quality for our customers is non-negotiable for us.
This publication is dissemination of inaccurate and unverified claims which is unacceptable and can cause unwarranted reputational damage.