Tata Trusts Dispute: Noel Tata Replaces Vijay Singh As Bai Hirabai Trust Trustee

The ongoing governance dispute within Tata Trusts has taken a fresh turn, with Noel Tata replacing Vijay Singh as a trustee of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Charitable Institution. Separately, the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) has approached the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, stating that restrictions imposed under a May 15 order are preventing it from holding meetings and responding to a complaint filed by Mehli Mistry.

As per a report filed by the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Charitable Institution before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, Vijay Singh is no longer a trustee of the institution, with Noel Tata taking his place.

The development comes amid ongoing proceedings concerning trustee appointments and governance-related complaints involving Tata Trusts.

SRTT has informed the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner that the restrictions under the May 15 order are affecting its ability to convene meetings and submit a response to Mistry's complaint. The communication brings the regulatory restrictions into focus as the dispute continues to unfold.

Notably, the SDTT and the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Charitable Institution have filed their replies to Mistry's complaint before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, and Mistry has been granted time until November 5, 2026, to submit his rejoinder to the responses filed by…

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