Boxing Federation of India secretary basic Hemanta Kalita was suspended on Tuesday after being discovered responsible of “financial irregularities” in an investigation and his nomination for the president’s publish within the upcoming election was additionally rejected on a day of dramatic developments within the BFI.
(From left) BFI Treasurer Digbijay Singh, Advertising Fee Head Debojo Maharshi, President Ajay Singh and Secretary Normal Hemanta Kumar Kalita.(HT Sports activities)
Treasurer Digvijay Singh was additionally suspended on related fees after an inquiry carried out by former Delhi Excessive Court docket decide Sudhir Kumar Jain. Jain was appointed by the BFI to hold out the investigation.
The inquiry adopted a grievance accusing the 2 of unauthorised fund withdrawals, fraudulent billing, and abuse of energy, which PTI had reported final month.
“Justice Jain has concluded his investigation and submitted his report, which has found both of you guilty of serious charges of financial irregularities and mismanagement of funds,” BFI president Ajay Singh mentioned in an official communication to the duo.
“The findings of the report establish a clear breach of fiduciary duties and responsibilities expected from individuals holding key positions within the Federation.
“In gentle of the gravity of the findings and to make sure the integrity and transparency of the Federation’s operations, it has been determined to droop you each out of your respective positions as Secretary Normal and Treasurer of the Boxing Federation of India with speedy impact.”
Singh added that a copy of the report prepared by Justice Jain has been forwarded to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for their further consideration.
Kalita’s presidential nomination rejected
Kalita’s nomination for the president’s post in the upcoming election was rejected due to the mandatory cooling-off period required after serving two consecutive four-year terms as an office bearer.
Before being elected as secretary general for the 2021-25 term, Kalita had served as the treasurer of the apex boxing body.
The National Sports Code mandates a cooling-off period for sports officials who have served two consecutive four-year terms, requiring them to wait four years before contesting for another term.
“As per annexure XIII to the Nationwide Sports activities Growth Code of India, 2011, and notably on rule on “OFICE BEARERES”, forming a part of the BFI guidelines studying thus (quoted to the extent needed),” stated the record of proceedings for scrutiny of nominations which is in possession of PTI.
“The President can maintain the workplace for a most interval of three 3 phrases of 4 (4) years every or twelve years with or with no break between phrases.
“The Secretary General and the Treasurer can serve a maximum of two (2) successive terms of four (4) years each, after which a minimum cooling of period of four (4) years will apply before either can seek fresh election for the posts of Secretary General and Treasurer,” Gauba acknowledged.
With Kalita’s disqualification, the race for the president’s publish will now be a three-way affair amongst incumbent chief Singh, vp Rajesh Bhandari, and Kerala State Newbie Boxing Affiliation secretary D. Chandrala.
In the meantime, Karnataka’s Satish N’s nomination for secretary basic was additionally rejected as his title was seconded by Dhirendra Singh, who has additionally proposed the candidature of Pramod Kumar for a similar place.
“Dhirendra’s endorsement of Mr. Satish N’s candidature can’t be accepted due to restrictions under the rule,” Gauba acknowledged.
Moreover, an objection was raised relating to Anil Kumar Bohidar’s nomination, who has filed papers for each the secretary basic and treasurer posts.
Nevertheless, because the objector Tipun Panda, who shared some litigation-related materials regarding the Orissa Newbie Boxing Affiliation through e-mail, was neither current nor represented by an authorised consultant, Bohidar’s nomination was accepted “subject to court order.”
The publication of the checklist of legitimate nominations and withdrawals will start on Wednesday.
The delayed elections will happen throughout BFI’s Annual Normal Assembly in Gurugram on March 28.