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SRTT Seeks Review of Charity Commissioner Ban Amid Mistry Dispute
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Moneycontrol•15-10-2026, 23:41
SRTT Seeks Review of Charity Commissioner Ban Amid Mistry Dispute
- •Lawyers for Sir Ratan Tata Trust stated they cannot reply to Mehli Mistry's allegations due to an existing meeting ban imposed by the Charity Commissioner.
- •Mehli Mistry's complaints filed in June 2026 highlight governance issues, conflicts of interest, and disclosure norm violations involving Noel Tata and Venu Srinivasan.
- •The Charity Commissioner banned SRTT board meetings on May 15, 2026, following complaints regarding the trust's affairs and finances.
- •The ongoing ban previously forced the adjournment of Tata Sons' annual general meeting because SRTT and SDTT could not meet to nominate a representative.
- •Hearings for complaints involving SDTT and Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution are scheduled for November 5.
Key Questions Answered
Lawyers for the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) stated they are unable to file a reply because the Charity Commissioner imposed a ban on the trust holding meetings, and they have sought a review of this ban.
In his June 2026 complaints, Mehli Mistry detailed governance issues at SRTT, along with conflicts of interest and violations of disclosure norms by Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and SRTT trustee Venu Srinivasan.
Mistry's lawyers filed a petition seeking an affidavit from Noel Tata to prove he is a practicing Parsi Zoroastrian and a resident of the Bombay Presidency, as required under Articles 6 and 18 of the BHJTNCI trust deed.
