Welcome to the
Bombay Parsi Punchayet

Bombay Parsi Punchayet is the apex body representing the interest of the Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian Community in India. It renders several social services to members of the community and represents the interest of the Community before the appropriate Governments and other Government & non-government agencies.

Tracing its activity roots from 1673, the Punchayet in its various phases has now been rendering services for over 351 years.

Current Trustees

MRS. ARMAITY RUSTOM TIRANDAZ
(Chairman)

MR. VIRAF DINSHAW MEHTA

ERVAD XERXES VISPI DASTUR

MRS. ANAHITA YAZDI DESAI

MR. HOSHANG J. B. JAL

MRS. MAHARUKH KOBAD NOBLE

DR. ADIL JIJI MALIA

Mrs. Armaity Rustom Tirandaz

Qualification : Qualified Physiotherapist

Present Projects where I am involved :

I am an Executive committee member of the Dadar Matunga Parsi Zoroastrian Association.

where we help the poor for education, medical aid and doles.

I am an Executive committee member of the Patuck Poly Technique.

I am the President of the V.D. Theosophical Lodge and a life member in the Blavatsky Lodge.

I am Chairman of the Ladies Committee of the Parukh Dharamshala.

I am also a member of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay main.

Past Experience

I have rendered my services as a physiotherapist to the young and old on an honorary basis.

MRS. ARMAITY RUSTOM TIRANDAZ
(Chairman)

Mrs. Armaity Rustom Tirandaz :

Qualification : Qualified Physiotherapist

Present Projects where I am involved :

I am an Executive committee member of the Dadar Matunga Parsi Zoroastrian Association.

where we help the poor for education, medical aid and doles.

I am an Executive committee member of the Patuck Poly Technique.

I am the President of the V.D. Theosophical Lodge and a life member in the Blavatsky Lodge.

I am Chairman of the Ladies Committee of the Parukh Dharamshala.

I am also a member of the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay main.

Past Experience

I have rendered my services as a physiotherapist to the young and old on an honorary basis.

Mr. Viraf Dinshaw Mehta

Qualification : Masters of Finance and Bachelor of Mechanical EEngineering both from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA

H.S. C. through St. Xavier’s College

I.C.S. E. through St. Mary’s School

Work Experience:

CLSA India Pvt. Ltd

Head of Trading

Vice-President

2006 – present

Enam Securities

Sales Trader

2004-2006

Community Service:

Bombay Parsi Punchayet

Chairman

2015 – Present

Zoroastrian Youth for the Next Generation (ZYNG)

Founding member

2009 – Present

Kapawalla Agiary

Trustee

2012 – Present

MR. VIRAF DINSHAW MEHTA

Mr. Viraf Dinshaw Mehta

Qualification : Masters of Finance and Bachelor of Mechanical EEngineering both from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA

H.S. C. through St. Xavier’s College

I.C.S. E. through St. Mary’s School

Work Experience:

CLSA India Pvt. Ltd

Head of Trading

Vice-President

2006 – present

Enam Securities

Sales Trader

2004-2006

Community Service:

Bombay Parsi Punchayet

Chairman

2015 – Present

Zoroastrian Youth for the Next Generation (ZYNG)

Founding member

2009 – Present

Kapawalla Agiary

Trustee

2012 – Present

Ervard Xerxes Vispi Dastur

Qualification : Chartered Accountant

Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Passed the Final Exams for the Institute at the First Attempt before the mandatory Articleship period was over (1991-194)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Hansuram Rijhumal College of Commerce of Economics, Mumbai (H.R.)

First Class, (1986-191)

Indian Secondary Certificate Examination (I.C.S.E)

Greenlawns High School, Breach Candy, Mumbai

First Class (1986)

Current Positions Held :

Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet

Chairman of the Mumbai Chapter of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce

Board Member (India) of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce

International Board Member of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce

President of the Bombay Parsee Association

Trustee – The Ripon Club

Chairman of the Managing Committee – The Ripon Club

President of the Sir Ness Wadia Pavillion

Honorary Treasurer of the Rustom Baug Association:

Advisor to XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians)

Chairman – The Excelsior Theatre & Office Premises Co-operative Society Ltd

ERVAD XERXES VISPI DASTUR

Ervard Xerxes Vispi Dastur

Qualification : Chartered Accountant

Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Passed the Final Exams for the Institute at the First Attempt before the mandatory Articleship period was over (1991-194)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Hansuram Rijhumal College of Commerce of Economics, Mumbai (H.R.)

First Class, (1986-191)

Indian Secondary Certificate Examination (I.C.S.E)

Greenlawns High School, Breach Candy, Mumbai

First Class (1986)

Current Positions Held :

Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet

Chairman of the Mumbai Chapter of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce

Board Member (India) of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce

International Board Member of the World Zarthusti Chamber of Commerce

President of the Bombay Parsee Association

Trustee – The Ripon Club

Chairman of the Managing Committee – The Ripon Club

President of the Sir Ness Wadia Pavillion

Honorary Treasurer of the Rustom Baug Association:

Advisor to XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians)

Chairman – The Excelsior Theatre & Office Premises Co-operative Society Ltd

MRS. ANAHITA YAZDI DESAI

Mr. Hoshang J. B. Jal-IRS

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (RETD)

Qualification : B. COM, L.L.B from the University of Mumbai

As an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), have over thirty-five years of meritorious service across departments of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (erstwhile Central Board of Excise & Customs), such as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the Marine and Preventive Wing, the Central Excise department, and Customs Mumbai.

In addition to Tax collection and dealing in Finance & its legal implications my duties also involved, detection of economic offences and have been responsible for detection of various cases of Tax evasion as well as seizure of smuggled contraband goods like Gold, Silver, Foreign Currency, Narcotic Drugs, & Psychotropic Substances, etc.

Recipient of:

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR SPECIALLY DISTINGUISHED RECORD OF SERVICE.
COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE AT THE HANDS OF THE FINANCE MINISTER in recognition of the outstanding work done in the drive undertaken against smuggling, tax evasion and illicit traffic in foreign exchange, narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances.
Letters of APPRECIATION FROM HON’BLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR REVENUE from MEMBER (CBEC-ANTI SMUGGLING) and also from the

DIRECTOR GENERAL, DRI

On the occasion of the international Customs day celebration held on 27th January 2017. in recognition of valuable contribution was conferred with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai.

MR. HOSHANG J. B. JAL

Mr. Hoshang J. B. Jal-IRS

Recipient of:

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR SPECIALLY DISTINGUISHED RECORD OF SERVICE.
COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE AT THE HANDS OF THE FINANCE MINISTER in recognition of the outstanding work done in the drive undertaken against smuggling, tax evasion and illicit traffic in foreign exchange, narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances.
Letters of APPRECIATION FROM HON’BLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR REVENUE from MEMBER (CBEC-ANTI SMUGGLING) and also from the

DIRECTOR GENERAL, DRI

On the occasion of the international Customs day celebration held on 27th January 2017. in recognition of valuable contribution was conferred with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai.

MRS. MAHARUKH KOBAD NOBLE

Dr. Mr. Adil Jiji Malia

Degree in Commerce

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Attended the Coca-Cola Wharton School ‘Advance Management Program’

Bestowed with ‘Cause Honoria’ Doctorate in Philosophy

Custodians of BPP and WCM with details:

DR. ADIL JIJI MALIA

Dr. Mr. Adil Jiji Malia

Degree in Commerce

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from the prestigious Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Attended the Coca-Cola Wharton School ‘Advance Management Program’

Bestowed with ‘Cause Honoria’ Doctorate in Philosophy

FAQ:

Custodians of BPP and WCM with details:

NEWS & NOTICES

BPP EC Note on the Electoral Process 30.6.22
BPP Elections, 2022 Tabulation Results
Declaration of BPP Trustees Election Result of 29th May 2022
Final list of Candidates for the trustees election, Pursuant to clause 9.9 of the election Scheme.
“Election Commissioners appointed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court by its order Dated: 1st March 2022”
Donor Members

General Members
Scheme for the Election of Trustees of the Funds and Immoveable Properties of the Parsee Punchayet of Bombay
Candidature Form for BPP Trustees Election
General Deceased Members List
Deceased Donor Members List