Hyderabad: Fast-food outlet in Mehdipatnam fined Rs 10,000

The outlet was found depositing waste material in its backyard without obtaining prior permission by the GHMC commissioner.

Hyderabad: A fast-food outlet at Mehdipatnam was fined Rs 10,000 by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation(GHMC) for not maintaining hygienic conditions on the backside of their store.

The outlet was found depositing waste material in its backyard without obtaining prior permission by the GHMC commissioner.

The powers to impose fines on the food outlet were exercised under section 674 of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955.