Easy Trip Planners Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan as an Independent Director, effective February 24, 2026, for a term of five years. This appointment was initially approved by the Board on January 19, 2026, and subsequently confirmed by shareholders via postal ballot on February 22, 2026. Mr. Chauhan brings over 40 years of extensive experience across the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), government departments, and regulatory bodies.
Confirmation of Board Appointment
Easy Trip Planners Ltd. confirmed the formal appointment of Mr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan (DIN: 09394953) to its Board as an Independent Director. This move follows initial approval by the Board on January 19, 2026, and subsequent confirmation through a Special Resolution passed by shareholders via postal ballot on February 22, 2026.
Term and Commencement Details
Mr. Chauhan’s appointment is effective from February 24, 2026. He has been appointed for a full term of five consecutive years, ensuring stable governance oversight.
Profile of New Independent Director
Mr. Ajay Kumar Chauhan is a distinguished professional, being a 1984 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer. His career spans over 40 years of leadership experience across various Government Departments, PSUs, and regulatory entities. His expertise includes finance, taxation, institution building, financial turnaround, IPOs, and advisory roles for large-scale infrastructure projects.
His prior high-level governance roles include serving as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, State of M.P., and Director General at the Competition Commission of India. He also currently serves as an Independent Director at Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI).
Relationships and Compliance
The company confirmed that Mr. Chauhan is not related to any other Director of Easy Trip Planners Ltd. Furthermore, he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order issued by SEBI or any other statutory authority.
Source: BSE