Gangai Amaren was part of the jury but didn't vote for Ilaiyaraaja's award!

Film editor Sanjib Datta, who was the editor of Iqbal, Dor, Mardaani and Ek Hasina Thi, was part of the 63rd National Awards jury this year. Excerpts from a conversation with Datta...
There is a big controversy over Bahubali winning the Best Film Award'
But we all liked the film. The decision was unanimous.
Did you like the film or the special effects?
Both.I enjoyed the film as a whole. I don't know why so much is being said about the Bollywoodisation of the awards.
Maestro Ilaiyaraaja's younger brother, Gangai Amaren, was part of your jury'
Yes. He was part of both the jury rounds.
Isn't there a conflict of interest if he is there in the jury while Ilaiyaraaja is winning the Best Background Score award for Thaarai Thappattai?
He didn't vote for this category of awards.
But he was present at the final deliberation?
Yes, he was. But he was outside.