Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers , a Government of Tamil Nadu Enterprise, has issued a public notice informing shareholders of a special window for re-lodgment of transfer deeds and dematerialisation requests pertaining to physical securities. The notice was published as newspaper advertisements in Business Standard (English) and Indhu Tamizh Thisai (Tamil) on 7th May, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Special Window for Physical Share Transfer Re-lodgment

The special window has been opened in accordance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/1/3750/2026 dated 30th January, 2026. The window is specifically designed to facilitate shareholders who hold physical shares and whose earlier transfer or dematerialisation requests were rejected, returned, or remained unattended due to deficiencies in documents, process, or other reasons.

Key details of the special window are outlined below:

Eligibility and Scope

The special window is available to shareholders whose transfer deeds for physical shares were executed prior to 1st April, 2019, but were subsequently rejected, returned, or not attended to due to deficiencies in documents or process, or for any other reason. Eligible shareholders are encouraged to submit their complete applications along with all requisite documents within the special window period.

Registrar and Share Transfer Agent Contact Details

Shareholders are requested to contact the Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) to submit their applications. The RTA details are as follows:

How to Access Further Information

Shareholders can access the relevant SEBI circular, eligibility criteria, and procedural details on the company's official website at www.tnpl.com . For further information or clarification, shareholders may also contact the company directly at invest_grievances@tnpl.co.in .

The notice was signed by Anuradha Ponraj, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and filed with both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 7th May, 2026, from the company's registered office at 67, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Limited has announced a key leadership change with the appointment of Thiru Kumar Jayant, IAS as Chairman and Managing Director effective 30th April 2026. The appointment was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Leadership Transition Details

The Government of Tamil Nadu issued order G.O. Rt. No. 1537 dated 30th April 2026 of Public (Special – A) Department, appointing Thiru Kumar Jayant as Chairman and Managing Director of the company with full additional charge. This appointment comes as Dr Sandeep Saxena, IAS ceases to be the Chairman and Managing Director following his retirement from service on superannuation on 30th April 2026.

Profile of New Chairman and Managing Director

Thiru Kumar Jayant brings extensive administrative experience to his new role. The officer's background demonstrates a strong foundation in public administration and governance.

Administrative Experience

Throughout his career, Thiru Kumar Jayant has held various key positions in the Tamil Nadu government. His extensive experience includes roles as Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Principal Secretary, Commissioner, Member Secretary, Director, Executive Director, Additional Secretary Director, District Collector, Joint Secretary, Joint Transport Commissioner, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Administrator, Additional Collector, and Assistant Collector.

Prior to this appointment, he was serving as Additional Chief Secretary/Chairman and Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited (TIIC), a position he will continue to hold in addition to his new role at TNPL.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has confirmed compliance with all regulatory requirements for the appointment. In accordance with SEBI guidelines and the Companies Act, 2013, the company has affirmed that Thiru Kumar Jayant is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority. Additionally, he is not disqualified from holding the office of director under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The appointment notification was signed by Anuradha Ponraj, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, ensuring all procedural requirements were met for the leadership transition.