Ratan Tata worked to inspire millions of people during his lifetime. People always admired his simplicity, but do you know that when he left this world last month at the age of 86, he still did something that popularized a trend among the people.
You know how much Ratan Tata loved ‘dogs’. He had opened a separate crèche for stray dogs in ‘Bombay House’, the headquarters of Tata Group. He himself had a dog ‘Tito’. When he died, they adopted a stray dog and named him Tito. Even when his last journey was going, his dog was seen around him.
‘Unlimited’ care named in Tito’s will
When Ratan Tata’s will came to light after his death, a shocking thing was seen in it. He has divided his property worth about Rs 10,000 crore among his brothers and sisters. Even the servants of the house have been given a share in it. He has donated most of the remaining wealth to a trust.
Along with this, he has also kept a part in his will for his dog ‘Tito’. It has been said in his will that as long as his dog ‘Tito’ remains alive, there will be no shortage of money for his care, that is, he will continue to get ‘unlimited’ care.
Trend becoming popular among people
The trend of making arrangements in the will for the care of one’s pet has been very popular in foreign countries. This is probably the first case of its kind in India. Regarding this step of Ratan Tata, ET has written in a news that the lawyers of the country consider it to be welcome. This step will bring awareness among the common people about the care of animals.
Legal consultancy firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas says that recently the number of such inquiries has increased. Most of the people in this are single or very old. He has a deep affection for his pets, so he wants to make arrangements for their care after their departure.
Does Indian law allow this?
Under Indian law, pet animals are not considered heirs to property or ancestral property. Therefore, making any provision directly in his name in the will is not appropriate as per Indian law. Same thing has happened in the case of Ratan Tata’s will also. In this, the caretaker has been given the responsibility to take care of his dog ‘Tito’.
