TNPL Appoints Dr S Vijayakumar as New Director

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) announced the appointment of Dr S Vijayakumar, IAS, as a Director on its board, effective May 20, 2026. This appointment follows a Government Order (G.O.(D) No. 18) from the Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce Department.

Dr. Vijayakumar, who is the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government in the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, succeeds Thiru V Arun Roy, IAS, the former Secretary of the same department.

New Director Appointed

Dr S Vijayakumar, IAS, has been appointed as a new Director on the TNPL board, replacing Thiru V Arun Roy, IAS. The appointment is effective May 20, 2026.

Significance of the Change

This board change reflects administrative shifts within the relevant Tamil Nadu government departments, ensuring continued government oversight and representation within TNPL.

Background of Dr S Vijayakumar

Dr S Vijayakumar, IAS, is a 1993 batch Indian Administrative Service officer with 33 years of government service. He holds a Ph.D. in Watershed Development, an M.Sc. in Bio-Technology, and an M.Sc. in International Health Policy from LSE, UK. He has no direct shareholding in TNPL and no inter-se relationship with other directors.

Role and Share Transfer

Dr Vijayakumar will now represent the government's interests on the TNPL board. Any shares previously held by Thiru V Arun Roy in TNPL are to be transferred to Dr. Vijayakumar.

Compliance Confirmation

TNPL has confirmed that Dr. Vijayakumar is not debarred by any SEBI order or other authority from holding a director position and is not disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.