Mehli Mistry Challenges Noel Tata's Citizenship in Legal Dispute

Mehli Mistry has raised questions regarding the citizenship and tax residency of Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata. The issue was brought forward in a submission to the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra as part of an ongoing legal battle concerning Mistry's removal from three trusts.

Previously, Tata Trusts had challenged Mistry's right to object to change reports by pointing to his own British citizenship and UAE tax residency. In response, Mistry filed a rejoinder highlighting that Noel Tata holds Irish citizenship and a UAE Golden Visa, requesting an affidavit to clarify these details.

Mistry argued that if foreign residence is relevant, it must be examined with equal rigor for the chairman. The legal disagreement also involves discussions over eligibility criteria, such as restrictions tied to the Parsi Zoroastrian community outlined in trust documents.

The dispute follows board votes against Mistry's reappointment to trusts including the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, leading to change reports filed with authorities. The case is set for a hearing before the Charity Commissioner on December 3.