Mumbai, Sept. 30 -- Sir Dorabji Tata Trust trustee Venu Srinivasan has sought an immediate inquiry by the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner into alleged governance lapses at the trust, questioning Noel Tata's perpetual trusteeship and alleging attempts to prevent him from voting on the proposed listing of Tata Sons.

In a letter addressed to the Charity Commissioner and the Deputy/Assistant Charity Commissioner, Greater Mumbai Region, Srinivasan also sought restrictions on Noel Tata's participation in certain trust and Tata Sons decisions, along with a freeze on changes to the trust's board pending the inquiry.

Srinivasan requested scrutiny of Noel Tata's appointment and continued status as a perpetual trustee, the basis of his chairmansh...