One of the most disputed parts of the bill, Clause 15(2), originally stated: "A recognized sports organization shall be considered as a public authority under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, with respect to the exercise of its functions, duties, and powers under this Act."
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'Anything that involves public money will come under RTI'
A source close to the development was quoted as saying by PTI: “The amended clause defines public authority as an entity that is relying on government funds or assistance. With this amendment, there is a clear definition of what is a public authority.”
He explained, “And even if a national sports body is not taking government funds, it can still be questioned if government assistance of any kind is involved in the conduct or operation of its events. Because government assistance is not merely funds, it is also about infrastructure.”
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Meanwhile, the amended National Sports Governance Bill aims to reform how sports bodies function in India. It aligns with the RTI Act by applying transparency rules only to those organizations that receive government support. The BCCI is now out of the RTI coverage, as it doesn’t rely on government funds.
All NSFs must have the National Sports Board (NSB) recognition to receive central funding. It also introduces a National Sports Tribunal to settle disputes related to selections or elections, with its decisions only appealable in the Supreme Court.
Additionally, the age cap for sports administrators is revised to 75, allowing more flexibility. These reforms are part of India’s broader plan to prepare for a bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and improve global sporting performance.
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