BCCI to comply with NSG act once cricket is notified as designated sport
The BCCI’s stance on the National Sports Governance Act dominated its 95th annual general meeting, with secretary Devajit Saikia saying the board would comply once cricket is officially notified as a designated sport. Saikia maintained that the BCCI would not come under the RTI Act, citing its lack of government funding and annual tax payments of around ₹3,000 crore. The board also outlined plans…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to comply with the National Sports Governance Act once cricket is officially recognized as a designated sport. This was discussed at the BCCI's 95th annual general meeting on Friday. The BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, stated that the organization would adhere to the law after cricket is designated as a designated sport.
However, Saikia clarified that the BCCI would not fall under the RTI Act since the organization does not receive government grants, unlike other national sports federations. The BCCI currently spends around Rs 3,000 crore annually in income tax, while other national sports federations receive government funding. Saikia emphasized that the BCCI would respond to the Supreme Court on October 27, when the matter will be listed for further proceedings.
He also clarified that cricket should not be treated the same as other government-funded sports bodies, as the BCCI pays taxes to the government while not receiving government funding. The BCCI plans to celebrate its centenary in December 2028 and has discussed organizing a grand 20th edition of the IPL, which will commence in March of the following year.
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