Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited
Proposed Resolutions
Item No. 1: Appointment of Thiru Kumar Jayant, I.A.S., (DIN: 01820616) as Chairman and Managing Director
- Ordinary resolution seeking shareholder approval for appointment as Chairman & Managing Director effective 1st May, 2026
- Terms and conditions of appointment including remuneration governed by Government of Tamil Nadu orders (G.O. Ms. No. 167 Public (Spl-A) Department dated 21.02.1994)
- Not entitled to sitting fees for Board or Committee meetings
- 1992 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre with B.Tech degree
- Previously held positions including Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Principal Secretary, Commissioner, Director
- Does not hold any shares in TNPL
Item No. 2: Appointment of Dr S Vijayakumar, I.A.S., (DIN: 01764064) as Director
- Ordinary resolution for appointment as Director liable to retire by rotation
- Effective from 20th May, 2026
- 1993 batch Indian Administrative Service officer with 33 years of service
- Educational qualifications: Ph.D (Watershed Development), M.Sc. (Bio-Technology), M.Sc. (Intl. Health Policy, LSE, UK)
- Age: 58 years (Date of birth: 7th June, 1967)
- Does not hold any shares in TNPL
Regulatory Background
Both appointments made by Government of Tamil Nadu:
- Kumar Jayant appointed via G.O. Rt. No. 1537 dated 30.04.2026 and G.O. Rt. No. 1683 dated 13.05.2026
- Dr S Vijayakumar appointed via G.O.(D) No. 18 dated 20th May, 2026 of Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department
Voting Process Details
- Cut-off date: 22nd May, 2026 (Register of Members/Beneficial Owners date)
- Notice dispatch: 26th May, 2026 by electronic mode to registered email addresses
- Remote e-voting period: 27th May, 2026 (9:00 AM IST) to 25th June, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
- Result declaration: On or before 29th June, 2026
- Scrutinizer: Thiru R Sridharan (ICSI Membership FCS No. 4775 - CP No.3239) of M/s. R Sridharan & Associates
- E-voting service provider: Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL)
Document Availability
Notice available on company website (www.tnpl.com), stock exchange websites (BSE and NSE), and CDSL website (www.evotingindia.com)
Financial Impact
Remuneration structure for Chairman & Managing Director governed by Government of Tamil Nadu orders. No specific financial impact quantified in the disclosure.
Governance Aspects
- Both appointments recommended by Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board
- Company received member notices under Section 160 of Companies Act, 2013 proposing candidature
- None of the Directors or their relatives (other than the appointees) are interested in the resolutions
Voting Instructions
Detailed remote e-voting instructions provided for:
- Individual shareholders holding shares in demat mode (through CDSL/NSDL systems)
- Shareholders holding shares in physical mode
- Non-individual shareholders in demat mode
- Helpdesk contacts provided for technical support