Tata Sons vs Tata Trusts: Boardroom Battle Explained In 10 Points

5. Separately, the night before the meeting, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) barred Srinivasan from the listing vote, citing his public pro-listing stand. In a September 16 letter he called it “illegal, without authority, and of no force or effect,” arguing SDTT could not unilaterally restrict a joint nominee — he is nominated by both SDTT and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust — and that it was passed without deliberation or a hearing.