Key Details of Appointment
- Date of Appointment: 26th May 2026
- Term: 5 years with immediate effect
- Approval Authority: Based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Shareholder Approval: Subject to approval of shareholders through Postal Ballot
Director Profile
Mr. Hemant Jawahar Lal is a 1988-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) who retired as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Apex Scale) after nearly 36 years of service. His qualifications include M.A. in Political Science.
Professional Experience
- Held senior leadership positions in Chennai, Kolkata, Jammu & Kashmir, Mumbai, Delhi, and Kanpur
- Responsibilities spanned tax administration, investigation, revenue collection, corporate taxation, and general administration
- Brings deep expertise in International Taxation and Transfer Pricing
- Headed Income Tax Department in two states as Principal Chief Commissioner
- Experience includes policy implementation, dispute resolution, investigation, and strategic leadership
Independence Declaration
Mr. Hemant Jawahar Lal is not related to any of the Directors of the Company and meets the criteria of independence as per Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Additional Information
The intimation is being uploaded on the company's website at www.pocl.com.