Legal opinion clears Vijay Singh's pay after Tata Trusts auditor flagged issue.

• Tata Trusts sought a legal opinion on trustee Vijay Singh's remuneration from Tata Sons after auditors flagged the issue.
• Senior advocate Percy Pardiwala's opinion cleared Singh's income, stating it was legal and compliant with laws and governance norms.
• The issue centered on whether Singh's remuneration as a nominee director should accrue to him personally or be deposited with the Trusts.
• This incident highlights a rift among Tata Trusts' trustees, leading to Singh losing his nominee director position on the Tata Sons board.
• Singh received Rs 20.13 crore from Tata Sons and other group companies between 2013-14 and 2024-25, with the bulk from Tata Sons.

Why It Matters: Shows internal conflict and governance scrutiny within Tata Trusts.