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Tukaram Mundhe Denies Transfer Rumours, Confirms FDA Crackdown Continues
- •IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe dismissed social media speculation about his transfer, confirming he remains the Commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration.
- •Rumours of his reassignment spread after he was appointed to head a five-member committee investigating MPSC paper leaks and irregularities.
- •Mundhe emphasized that the department's aggressive enforcement actions against unsafe food and spurious drugs will continue unabated.
- •Known for his strict adherence to rules, Mundhe has faced 25 administrative transfers in his 21-year career due to his zero-tolerance policy toward corruption.
Key Questions Answered
No, Tukaram Mundhe has clarified that he has not been transferred and continues to serve as the Commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration. Speculation arose online after he was appointed to investigate paper leaks, but he confirmed his ongoing anti-adulteration crackdown remains active.
Rumors of his transfer spread after the state government appointed him as secretary of a five-member committee investigating paper leaks and irregularities in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Given his history of 25 administrative transfers in 21 years, many misinterpreted this new duty as an impending departmental removal.
His appointment followed persistent legislative follow-ups by MLA Vikramसिंह Pachpute regarding severe food adulteration issues, particularly concerning analog paneer. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis selected Mundhe in May 2026 to take over the FDA and clean up food safety enforcement.
