National Sports Development Code 2011

Centre holds power to relax Sports Code provisions: Ministry

Last updated : Feb 03, 2021 16:02
SportzPower Team
Feb 02, 2021 18:02

NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry on Monday made clear that the power to relax the provisions of the National Sports Development Code 2011 lies solely with the Central government.

L Siddhartha Singh, Joint Secretary in the Sports Ministry, in a circular accessed by PTI, informed that the government has decided to add the relaxation clause provision in the National Sports Code 2011.

Nov 26, 2020 21:11
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AAI deemed Sports Code compliant, wins govt recognition
NEW DELHI: The Archery Association of India has secured government recognition, eight years after it was withdrawn for the AAI's failure to conduct elections in accordance with the National Sports Development Code, PTI reports. The much-delayed elections of the AAI were held in January this year with Union Minister Arjun Munda's panel securing full majority.
Nov 09, 2020 11:11
Delhi High Court
Delhi HC seeks Sports Ministry response to Mehra’s plea
NEW DELHI: A Delhi High Court special Bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Najmi Waziri, which heard the fresh petition filed by sports lawyer Rahul Mehra on Tuesday, has asked the Union Spo­r­ts Ministry to show whether the 41 National Sports Federations comply with the National Sports Development Code of India (2011), New Indian Express reports.
Jul 09, 2020 16:07
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Sports Ministry directs HI president to step down
NEW DELHI: The Union Sports Ministry has sought the resignation of Hockey India president Mushtaque Ahmed on the grounds that his election in 2018 violated the 2011 National Sports Development Code.
Sep 21, 2019 15:09
IOA directs EFI not to hold polls, threatens sanctions
NEW DELHI: Taking note of the Equestrian Federation of India’s blatant disregard of government guidelines, the Indian Olympic Association has directed EFI not to hold its elections on September 29 without amending its constitution and warned of further action if it proceeds with the polls.
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