Noel Tata Seeks Records, Questions Chandrasekaran Reappointment Process

Tata Sons’ board voted to let N. Chandrasekaran lead the company for another five years.

Noel Tata, who chairs Tata Trusts and sits on the board, voted against the decision.

He says the reappointment was not properly listed on the meeting agenda.

He has asked the board for the meeting’s notes and video.

Another Tata Trusts nominee, Venu Srinivasan, voted in favour.

Harish Manwani, who chaired the discussion, used a casting vote to pass the resolution.

Tata Trusts says the decision was not valid under the company’s rules.

Tata Sons points to legal opinions that say the decision was valid.