Mehli Mistry Seeks Administrator for Tata Trust Amid Allegations
Tata Trust row deepens as Mehli Mistry seeks administrator for SDTT
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Mehli Mistry, removed as a trustee of Tata Trusts, has requested an administrator for the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) in Mumbai, alleging procedural violations and conflicts of interest among current trustees. His filing challenges the legitimacy of key decisions and appointments within the trust, seeking transparency in its operations.
- 01Mehli Mistry has filed for an administrator to oversee the SDTT, citing procedural breaches.
- 02He challenges the trusteeship of five individuals, including Noel Tata and Venu Srinivasan.
- 03Mistry's filing claims key decisions were made by an illegally constituted board.
- 04He alleges financial conflicts involving trustee Vijay Singh, who received over ₹20 crore in commissions.
- 05Mistry aims to expose alleged illegal practices rather than seeking reinstatement.
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Mehli Mistry, who was ousted from the Tata Trusts in October 2025, has formally requested the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner to appoint an administrator for the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) in Mumbai. In his objection application, he alleges numerous procedural breaches, including selective reliance on past resolutions and conflicts of interest among current trustees, notably Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, and Vijay Singh. Mistry has raised concerns regarding the legitimacy of trustee appointments and key decisions made by the trust, claiming they were approved by an improperly constituted board, violating the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act. He is not seeking reinstatement but aims to expose what he describes as illegal functioning within the trust. Mistry previously contested the eligibility of trustees in another Tata Trust institution, leading to Srinivasan's resignation from a trustee position while retaining his role as vice chairman. The Tata Trusts collectively hold a significant stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group.
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The outcome of Mistry's allegations could lead to significant changes in the governance of Tata Trusts, potentially affecting its philanthropic activities and the management of its assets.
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