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Very often we blame politicians for the messes that are found in our sports
organisations.
It is my contention that it is the administrators who are to be blamed. The
major problem in the governance of these sports associations and federations
lies in not following rules and regulations as laid down by the constitutions
of the respective associations as also the rules that the government lays down.
All our Sports Association and Sports Federation are registered under Societies
Act 1860 and the respective State Societies Registration Acts. For example the
Board of Control for Cricket in India is registered at Chennai and comes under
Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. Do they abide by the terms and
conditions of the constitutions and state laws?
Take the issue of not submitting the annual statement regularly. The All India
Chess Federation has submitted last 45 years (!!) Annual Statement on Feb 6
2006 together to Chennai North District Registrar. Similar is the case with
other Sports governing bodies.
Instead of blaming politicians we sports lovers should blame the administrators
of sport associations. And we must act as watchdogs to see that theyfollow the
rules properly. For instance, we must ensure that our respective Club,
Association or Federation has renewed its registration with the Registrar of
Societies. Renewal after every three years is compulsory.
Also we should insist that Clubs, Associations, Federations etc register
themselves under Income Tax Act 10A and 80G. We require more funds for Sports.
If this is done, then donors for sports activities can get income tax benefits
under Sec. 80G. This will result in more funding for sports activities.
Shrikant Vinayak Barve
9403175973
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