Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- Sir Dorabji Tata Trust trustee and Vice Chairman of the Trust Vijay Singh has sought an immediate inquiry by Maharashtra's Charity Commissioner into the trust's governance, alleging that its growing involvement in Tata Sons' commercial affairs could jeopardise its charitable status and expose its assets to substantial tax liabilities.

In an email dated September 25 addressed to the Charity Commissioner and the Deputy/Assistant Charity Commissioner for the Greater Mumbai region Singh, viewed by ANI, also sought scrutiny of trustee appointments and alleged interference with the independent decision-making of nominee directors on the Tata Sons board.

Another trustee, Venu Srinivasan, has also written a similar letter to t...