Two canteen facilities at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, identified as Mess No. 1 and Mess No. 3, have been shut down by food safety authorities. The action was taken following a formal inspection of the campus mess facilities located in the Powai area of Mumbai.

According to the findings of the inspection, the operators managing these specific mess halls were found to be operating without the mandatory permissions and registrations required by food safety regulations. Consequently, the food regulator mandated the immediate closure of these two units to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. While the regulatory body has acted to enforce licensing laws, the institute has not yet issued a detailed public statement regarding the timeline for reopening these facilities or the impact on student meal services. The situation remains centered on the administrative failure of the canteen operators to secure the necessary legal documentation to serve food on campus.