Ortel Communications Limited announced that resignation of Mr. Gautam Buddha Mukherji as independent director on the board of the company with effect from November 15, 2017. The board of directors on its meeting held on November 28, 2017, has considered and accepted his resignation and relived him from his responsibilities with effect from close business hours on November 15, 2017. The company approved a proposal to appoint Mr. Bibhu Prasad Rath, President & CEO of the company as whole time director of the company after obtaining necessary regulatory approvals.