Any food safety officer under the Act/rules may be punished if he/she vexatiously and without reasonable ground seizes any article of food or adulterant. As per section 39 of FSS Act, punishment may be a penalty which may extend up to _____

Correct option is C

✅ (c) Rs. 1,00,000:
· Under section 39 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, a food safety officer can be penalized if they seize food or adulterants vexatiously or without reasonable grounds.
· The penalty may extend up to Rs. 1,00,000 as a deterrent against misuse of authority.
· This provision ensures accountability and fairness in food safety enforcement.
· It protects businesses and consumers from unjust actions by officials.
❌ (a) Rs. 25,000: Less than prescribed limit. ❌ (b) Rs. 50,000: Below the actual maximum penalty. ❌ (d) Rs. 5,00,000: Exceeds specified limit for this section.