Chandrashekar Doddamani (centre) yesterday took charge as the new Managing Director (MD) of Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd. (MPVL), Bannimantap, which manufactures and supplies indelible ink to the Election Commission. Doddamani, who served as the Joint Director in the Department of Tourism, succeeds Siddalingappa B. Pujari. The new MD is seen being greeted by MPVL Chairman H.A. Venkatesh and Chief Manager C. Harakumar.