“The directions received from the Office of Charity Commissioner are being examined by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust,” it said. Reacting to the Charity Commissioner’s order to defer board meeting and conduct an inquiry, Tata Trusts said the direction was issued ex-parte, with no notice being given to the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and no hearing being given to it, before the direction was issued. Tata Trusts said amendment in the Maharashtra Public Trusts (Second) Amendment Act of 2025 is prospective in nature and does not affect the appointments of perpetual trustees made prior to its coming into force on September 1, 2025. This is substantiated by both opinions and clarifications obtained by the Tata Trusts, the trust said.…