New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- There are no such guidelines mandating that meals served in trains must be Halal certified, stated the Ministry of Railways on Thursday in response to the reported notice by the National Human Rights Commission.

NHRC reportedly issued a notice to Indian Railways over a complaint alleging that only "Halal-processed meat" is being served to the non-vegetarian passengers.

"There have been recent Media reports stating that Railways has been served with a Notice by NHRC on a complaint that only Halal-processed meat is being used in Non-vegetarian meals served on trains by Railways," the Ministry of Railways said in a statement.

"This is to clarify, there are no such guidelines mandating that meals served in trains must...