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IRCTC fines Tejas Express vendor Rs 1 lakh after passenger finds fly in veg biryani
NDTV··25 Jun
NDTV reported the train captain apologised and replaced the meal while issuing a show-cause notice threatening licence termination. The vendor was told to procure fresh raw materials and verify ingredient quality before use.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Report contaminated railway meals to onboard staff immediately.
- IRCTC may terminate vendors after show-cause proceedings.
- Check meal packaging before consuming train food.
What's Happening
- A fly was found in Tejas Express biryani.
- IRCTC imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on the vendor.
- A show-cause notice threatens licence cancellation.
Hygiene Track Record
- FSSAI earlier flagged Duronto catering violations.
- Railways are under scrutiny over onboard food safety.
- Vendors must verify raw material shelf life regularly.
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