Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited announced that Shri Devendra Pal Bharti ceased to be an Independent Director of the company with effect from June 04, 2026, upon the completion of his tenure. The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.

Director Details

The cessation of directorship follows the scheduled end of Shri Bharti's tenure. The company confirmed that the change is effective immediately from the stated date.

The filing was submitted by Rahul Himalian, Director (Tourism and Marketing), on behalf of irctc .

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a formal notice to irctc over food safety and hygiene violations detected on Train No. 12223. The regulatory action highlights concerns around the standard of food and hygiene practices maintained onboard the train.

Regulatory Notice and Key Concerns

FSSAI's notice to IRCTC specifically points to hygiene problems observed on Train No. 12223. The authority has flagged these issues as a violation of food safety norms and has issued a warning of legal action should the company fail to comply with the required standards.

The key details of the regulatory notice are outlined below:

Implications of Non-Compliance

FSSAI's warning of legal action signals the seriousness with which the regulatory body is treating the reported violations. IRCTC, as the entity responsible for catering and hospitality services on Indian Railways, is required to adhere to food safety standards mandated under applicable regulations. The notice serves as a formal directive for the company to address the identified hygiene deficiencies and ensure compliance with FSSAI norms.

The development draws attention to the importance of maintaining consistent food safety and hygiene standards across railway catering operations, particularly given the large volume of passengers served daily on the Indian Railways network.