Mangalore: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has appointed Seema as an Independent Director and Non-Official Director on its Board of Directors.
The appointment is effective from October 5, 2026, for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and conveyed to MRPL by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), Government of India.
Appointment Details
The key details of Seema’s appointment are:
- Name: Seema
- Designation: Independent Director / Non-Official Director
- Appointment: Board of Directors, MRPL
- Effective Date: October 5, 2026
- Tenure: Three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
- Appointing Authority: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
The appointment has been made in accordance with applicable corporate governance and disclosure requirements under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, including Regulation 30(2) and Regulation 51(2).
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Seema Brings 23 Years of Teaching Experience
Seema is an academician with 23 years of teaching experience.
She holds degrees in Arts, Law and Education, including BA, MA, LLB and B.Ed.
Her professional areas of experience and specialisation include:
- Law
- Management
- Education
- Social service
Her academic and professional background brings experience in education, law and management to the MRPL Board.
MRPL Confirms Eligibility for Board Appointment
MRPL has confirmed that Seema is not debarred from holding the office of director by any order of SEBI or any other authority.
The company has also stated that she is not related to any existing director of MRPL and meets the eligibility requirements under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The appointment adds a Non-Official Director to the MRPL Board with an academic and legal background.
Appointment Approved by ACC
The appointment follows approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, with the decision subsequently conveyed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The appointment is part of the process for inducting Non-Official Directors on the boards of public sector enterprises and is subject to the applicable provisions and regulatory requirements.
About MRPL
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and operates a major petroleum refinery at Mangaluru, Karnataka. The company is engaged in refining crude oil and producing petroleum products for domestic and other markets.
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