TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF J R D FINANCE LIMITED (THE 'COMPANY')
1. Appointment:
The Company has adopted the requirements under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013
including Rules and Regulations made thereunder and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015,
as modified, amended or substituted from time to time and as may be applicable with
respect to appointment and tenure of Independent Directors. An Independent Director
shall not be liable to retire by rotation in terms of the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
An Independent Directors will serve for not more than two terms of five years each on the
Board of the Company. Appointment for the second term as an Independent Director shall
be based on the recommendation of the Nominations & Remuneration Committee of the
Board and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors (the 'Board') and of the
Shareholders by way of specialresolution. The re-appointment would be considered by the
Board based on evaluation of the performance and further subject to satisfying the requisite
criteria of Independence as specified in the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015.
The appointment is also subject to the maximum permissible Directorships that one can
hold as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
During the tenure as an Independent Director they will have to submit a declaration at the
beginning of every Financial Year under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013(“Act”)
stating that they meet the criteria of Independence.
The term Independent Director should be construed as defined under the Companies Act,
2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
2. Committees:
The Board may invite any of the Independent Directors for being appointed on one or more
existing Board Committees or any such Committee that will be set up in the future. The
appointment on such Committee(s) will be subject to the applicable provisions of the laws
/ regulations. The Board may reconstitute the composition of any/all the Committees, from
time to time, and any such change shall be promptly communicated to the concerned
Independent Director.
3. Role and Duties:
The role and duties of the Independent Directors will be those as prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013 including Rules and Regulations made there under, and SEBI
Regulations as modified, amended or substituted from time to time and as may be
applicable. There are certain duties prescribed for all Directors, both Executive and Non-
Executive, which are fiduciary in nature and are broadly as under:
o Director shall act in good faith in order to promote the objects of the Company for
the benefit of its members as a whole and in the best interest of the Company and all
its stakeholders.
o Director shall discharge their duties with due and reasonable care, skill and diligence.
o Director shall not involve in a situation in which they may have a direct or indirect
interest that conflicts, or possibly may conflict, with the interest of the Company.
o Director shall not achieve or attempt to achieve any undue gain or advantage either
to themselves or to their relatives, partners or associates.
o Director shall not unfairly obstruct the functioning of the Board or any Committee of
the Board
o Director shall act within their authority and assist in protecting the legitimate interest
of the Company, its shareholders, its employees and all other stakeholders
o Director shall abide by the 'Code for Independent Directors' as outlined in Schedule
IV to the Companies Act, 2013
o Director shall not disclose any confidential/privileged information of the Company,
unless such disclosure is expressly approved by the Board or required by law
4. Remuneration:
The Independent Directors will be paid such remuneration by way of sitting fees for
attending meetings of the Board and its Committees as may be decided by the Board
from time to time in accordance with the limits prescribed under the Companies Act,
2013 and rules made thereunder.
The sitting fees payable to the Independent Directors for attending the meetings of the
Board or any Committee thereof shall be as approved by the Board of Directors of the
Company from time to time within the permissible limits as prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The Independent Directors shall be
entitled to receive profit related commission subject to approval of members of the
Company.
5. Reimbursement of Expenses:
In addition to the remuneration described above, the Company shall reimburse actual
cost incurred for travel, hotel and other incidental expenses incurred by the Directors
for participation in the meeting of the Board and Committees thereof in the
performance of their role and duties.
6. Business Conduct and Ethics:
The Independent Directors are required to comply with the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992 and the relevant
provisions under the Companies Act, 2013, including amendments made thereto.
Director's obligation to maintain confidentiality shall survive even after termination or
cessation of directorship with the Company.
7. Induction and Development:
The Company shall, if required, conduct formal induction program for its
Independent Directors which may include the following:
o Board roles and responsibilities;
o Company's vision, core values and ethics;
o Familiarization with Company's management team and business operations;
o Their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company.
The Company shall, as may be required, support Directors to continually update their
skills and knowledge and improve their familiarity with the Company and its
business. The Company will also arrange for their training as and when required.
8. Performance Evaluation:
The performance of all the Directors and the entire Board shall be evaluated annually.
Evaluation of Independent Directors shall be done by the Board and criteria for
evaluation shall be determined by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the
Board. The appointment/re-appointment/continuation of Independent Directors on
the Board shall be subject to the outcome of the yearly evaluation process.
9. Disclosures, Conflict of Interest:
The Independent Directors, during their tenure of appointment are expected to
promptly notify the Company of any change in the other Directorships and also
provide such other disclosures and information as may be required under the
applicable laws. Upon becoming aware of any potential conflict of interest with the
position of Independent Directors of the Company, they should promptly disclose the
same to the Chairman/Chairperson and/or the Company Secretary.
The Independent Directors, during the tenure of their appointment, should promptly
provide a declaration to the Company under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act,
2013, upon any change in circumstances, which may affect the status as an
Independent Director in addition to the annual disclosure.
10. Termination:
An Independent Director may resign from his/her position at any time by serving
reasonable written notice to the Board of directors.
Continuation of his/her appointment is contingent on his/her getting re-elected by the
shareholders' in accordance with provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles
of Association of the Company, from time to time in force. He/she will not be entitled
to compensation if the shareholders do not re-elect him/her at any time.
The appointment of Independent Directors may also be terminated or ceased in
accordance with the provisions of the laws applicable to the Company and Articles of
Association of the Company from time to time in force.
11. Changes in Personal details:
During the tenure of appointment, the Director shall promptly inform the Company
Secretary or the Registrar of Companies in the prescribed manner of any change in
address or contact details or personal details provided to the Company at the time of
appointment.
12. General:
The appointment of Independent Directors is governed by and will be interpreted in
accordance with Indian law and is subject to the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, Listing Agreement as amended, modified or replaced by the statutory bodies
including Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, etc.