Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited has appointed Thiru R Kannan, I.A.S., as an Additional Director on its Board effective June 8, 2026, following a nomination by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The appointment, made under Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, replaces Thiru T Anbalagan, I.A.S., and is subject to shareholder approval through a postal ballot process.

The Board of Directors approved the appointment via Circular Resolution No. 219, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The nomination was formalised by the Government of Tamil Nadu’s Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department vide G.O. (Rt). No. 71 dated June 8, 2026. Thiru R Kannan currently serves as the Commissioner of Sugar and Chairman & Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Sugar Corporation Limited.

The company affirmed that the newly appointed director is not debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or other authority and is not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Furthermore, Thiru R Kannan does not hold any shares in Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited and has no inter-se relationship with other directors on the Board.

Profile of Thiru R Kannan

The appointment is part of a routine administrative change where the government directs that any equity shares held by the former director be transferred in favour of the newly nominated director. The exchange filing was submitted by Anuradha Ponraj, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on June 19, 2026.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Thiru Kumar Jayant, I.A.S., as Chairman and Managing Director and Dr S Vijayakumar, I.A.S., as Director. The remote e-voting period commences on May 27, 2026, and concludes on June 25, 2026, with the results scheduled to be declared on or before June 29, 2026. These appointments follow Government of Tamil Nadu orders and are subject to regulatory approvals.

The Board of Directors appointed Thiru Kumar Jayant as an Additional Director designated as Chairman and Managing Director effective May 1, 2026, pursuant to G.O. Rt. No. 1537 dated April 30, 2026, and G.O. Rt. No. 1683 dated May 13, 2026. He succeeds Dr. Sandeep Saxena, I.A.S. Similarly, the Board appointed Dr S Vijayakumar as an Additional Director effective May 20, 2026, pursuant to Government Order No. 18 dated May 20, 2026, issued by the Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department. He succeeds Thiru V Arun Roy, I.A.S.

Director Profiles

Thiru Kumar Jayant is a 1992 batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre holding a B.Tech degree. He has served in key positions including Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Principal Secretary, and District Collector. Dr S Vijayakumar belongs to the 1993 batch of the Indian Administrative Service with 33 years of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Watershed Development, an M.Sc. in Bio-Technology, and an M.Sc. in International Health Policy from the London School of Economics.

Key Details

The company confirmed that both appointees are not debarred from holding the office of director by any SEBI order or other authority and are not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. The terms and conditions of Thiru Kumar Jayant's appointment, including remuneration, are governed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Thiru R Sridharan of M/s. R Sridharan & Associates has been appointed as the Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process.