As per the Act, an One Person Company, Private Limited Company, and Public Limited
Company requires at least 1, 2, and 3 directors in-charge respectively. Apart from
that, an organization can appoint a new director on numerous grounds:
• Bringing
in new Talent and Proficiency
• Expanding business venture
• Death / Removal
/ Retirement of an existing director
• Requirement of woman director in the
company (for companies with more
than Rs.300 Crore annual turnover)
• Appointing a Nominee Director by the
Central Govt. as per Section 161(3) of the Act (in case of mismanagement &
oppression)
• Appointing an Independent Director following
Section 149(6) of the Act