Appointment of Designated Officer for South Western Railway
FSSAI advisory F. No. RCD-10001/4/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-(Part -1) · 18 Sept 2026
Official title
Appointment of Designated Officer for Indian Railways (South Western Railway) under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006
Official record
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India appoints Shri Chakka Lakshmi Pathi as the Designated Officer for South Western Railway. This appointment occurs under Section 36 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The officer performs the functions of the Central Licensing Authority. These functions follow the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. This order takes effect immediately and supersedes all previous orders for this jurisdiction.
What you must do
- The Designated Officer performs the function of the Central Licensing Authority.
Key dates
- Effective from
- 18 Sept 2026
- Effective date of appointment
- 18 Sept 2026
Document text
F. No. RCD-10001/4/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-(Part -1) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (A Statutory body under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) (Regulatory Compliance Division) FDA Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 18th September, 2026
Office Order
Subject: Appointment of Designated Officer for Indian Railways under Section 36 of Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006 –regd.
In exercise of the powers conferred to the undersigned under Sub-section (5) of Section 10 and Section 36 of Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 read with Regulation 1.2.1 (1) of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, the following officer is hereby appointed as Designated Officer for the area of jurisdiction mentioned against his name under Indian Railways with immediate effect until further order:
| Name of the Officer | Qualification | Area of Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Chakka Lakshmi Pathi | B.Sc. (Chemistry as subject) | South Western Railway |
- The Designated Officer, so appointed shall perform the function of the Central Licensing Authority in accordance with the provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. This supersedes all earlier orders in this regard to the above jurisdiction.
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(Rajit Punhani) Chief Executive Officer
Copy to:
- Executive Director/Health (G) & Ex-Officio Additional Food Safety Commissioner, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
- PPS to Chairperson, FSSAI
- Commissioners of Food Safety of All States/UTs
- All Divisional Heads/Central Licensing Authority/ Central AOs of FSSAI
- Training Division of FSSAI for needful action.
- CITO- with a request to upload the order on FSSAI Portal.
Source details
- Source
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
- Type
- advisory
- Published by source
- 18 Sept 2026
- Document number
- F. No. RCD-10001/4/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI-(Part -1)
- Issuing division
- Regulatory Compliance Division
- Effective date
- 18 Sept 2026
- Coverage area
- food-safety