Supreme Court accepts Lodha panel recommendations [Update Post 52: BCCI to meet Lodha Committee]

[Malcolm Merlyn]

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The Supreme Court of India has accepted majority of the long list of recommendations put forth by a court-appointed three-member panel, led by retired Chief Justice RM Lodha. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been handed a deadline of six months to implement the accepted recommendations. The apex court, on Monday (July 18), gave its nod to the proposal of not having a minister in the administration of the BCCI and having an age cap of 70 for the board members.

BCCI had filed an affidavit earlier in March to oppose recommendations on advertisements during matches, age cap on the officials, the recommendation that there has to be a three-year cooling off period after an official has completed his tenure and most importantly the recommendation about 'one state, one vote'.The court, however, has accepted every recommendation except the one regarding advertisements during live telecast of matches. The Lodha proposal pushed for advertisements between overs to be banned, a move that, the BCCI argued, would have a severe impact on its financial structure and affect the interests of its stakeholders, chiefly the broadcasters.

As for 'one state, one vote' recommendation, the associations like Railways and Services stand to lose out, while states like Maharashtra and Gujarat, who have multiple associations will have voting rights on rotation basis. BCCI had previously argued vehemently against this proposal. "This would mean those who have historically and till present time furthered cricketing activity in the region like Baroda Cricket Association would lose their permanent membership in the cricket board while those who have no cricketing activity would get a huge say in the board.This is a sure way to bring in huge politics in the affairs of BCCI as those contesting elections would attempt to garner their support," Kapil Sibal had said during a hearing.

In a bid to bring about 'sportsmen for sports' policy, the Supreme Court accepted Lodha panel's recommendation of the formation of a players association, which will include all the current international players as well as those plying their trade in first class competitions and former cricketers.

"(It is) Great day for Indian cricket and Indian sport, (I) think cricket fans should rejoice the verdict of Supreme Court. (I am) sure that with the decision of Supreme Court out, BCCI will have the (recommendations) implemented at the earliest," an elated Lodha told the media. Mukul Mudgal, another retired judge and one who was previously appointed by the Supreme Court to probe the spot-fixing scandal in Indian Premier League 2013, echoed Lodha's optimism, saying: "I really think this will lead (to) reforms in other sports as well."

During the course of prolonged sessions, the apex court had acknowledged BCCI's forward steps towards ensuring greater transparency, when they appointed AP Shah and Rahul Johri as the Ombudsman and the CEO of the board respectively. They, however, slammed BCCI for not having a member of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the governing council of the board, another recommendation that will now have to be accepted by BCCI. BCCI had previously argued that such a move would go against the guidelines of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The court has also left it up to the parliament to decide if the BCCI needs to be brought under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Earlier in February, justices R V Raveendran and Ashok Bhan, two members of the Lodha panel, had stated:"Having regard to the emphasis laid by the Supreme Court that BCCI discharges public functions and also the Court's reference to indirect approval of Central and state governments in activities which has created a monopoly in the hands of the BCCI over cricket, the Committee feels that the people of the country have a right to know the details about the BCCI's functions and activities."

http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/81350/supreme-court-accepts-majority-of-lodha-panel-recommendations

 

 

Edited July 18, 2016 by Malcolm Merlyn

[Malcolm Merlyn]

Bye Bye Indian Cricket.May you rest in peace.

 

The Supreme Court which is not answerable to anyone has again passed a decree.I wonder in which democracy can the Court rules the country by decree and the judges are not answerable to anyone.

@Chandan Are you happy ji?

[beautifulgame]

Great day for Indian cricket

Finally bringing transperancy and putting an end Nepotism.

Btw have they also implemented the no adds between overs suggestion as well ? Hope not .That was the one impractical suggestion among them.

One state one vote should be implemented first

[philcric]

Players Association is a good idea.

 

Not having ads in between the overs is not practical. That's the main source of the revenue. The TV channel subscription rates will go through the roof. One of the best things about cricket viewing in India is wide range of cricket series at affordable prices (compared to Eng, Aus, USA, SA etc.).

 

 

[Adi_91]

BCCI from its money power may well lose a huge chunk of revenue. This is not good news for the clout that we enjoy in world cricket.

[BeautifulGame]

1 hour ago, philcric said:

Players Association is a good idea.

 

Not having ads in between the overs is not practical. That's the main source of the revenue. The TV channel subscription rates will go through the roof. One of the best things about cricket viewing in India is wide range of cricket series at affordable prices (compared to Eng, Aus, USA, SA etc.).

 

 

SC has rejected that suggestion one suggestion.No ban for ads .All other recommendations of Lodha committee accepted. 

[Nova]

THis is great news and the recommendations were long due. Keep politicians away from BCCI and also there will be no conflict of interest. All hail the Supreme Court.

 

[Malcolm Merlyn]

THis is great news and the recommendations were long due. Keep politicians away from BCCI and also there will be no conflict of interest. All hail the Supreme Court.

 

Teri satak gaili hai kya re?

[Nova]

4 minutes ago, Malcolm Merlyn said:

Teri satak gaili hai kya re?

Tell what do you do not agree with. No politicians and conflict of interest in BCCI because of Lodha... isn't that good in the long run?

[Malcolm Merlyn]

Tell what do you do not agree with. No politicians and conflict of interest in BCCI because of Lodha... isn't that good in the long run?

Thats fine.

But no votes for associations like Railways etc?

No permanent votes for associations like Mumbai Maharashtra Vidarbha Baroda Saurashtra Gujarat?

[Nova]

15 minutes ago, Malcolm Merlyn said:

Thats fine.

But no votes for associations like Railways etc?

No permanent votes for associations like Mumbai Maharashtra Vidarbha Baroda Saurashtra Gujarat?

Associations have become very powerful. State system is more democratic.

[Malcolm Merlyn]

39 minutes ago, Nova said:

Associations have become very powerful. State system is more democratic.

Really?Mumbai has given more international players than any state.This new policy is idiotic.

[bowl_out]

No ministers in BCCI administration is a great move.. Will help clean up cricket from politics

[beetle]

48 minutes ago, Malcolm Merlyn said:

Really?Mumbai has given more international players than any state.This new policy is idiotic.

Who knows how many international players other states  would have produced if the Mumbai lobby wasn't so strong?

There should be level playing field for players from all regions. 

There were just too many votes for one part of the country.

Edited July 18, 2016 by radhika

[Ironhide]

Good to see Supreme court allowing ads between the overs, this was the only dangerous suggestion and rightfully rejected by the court. Rest all do not matter much to normal public, the votes were bought earlier and will be bought in future too, so nothing changes on that front. No ministers and 70 yr plus rule is also a big positive.

[Malcolm Merlyn]

Who knows how many international players other states  would have produced if the Mumbai lobby wasn't so strong?

There should be level playing field for players from all regions. 

There were just too many votes for one part of the country.

Conjectures and Speculation on your part bhabhiji.

And votes were on basis of cricketing culture of that state.Now Maharashtra and Manipur has same voting rights.Wow.

[beautifulgame]

One state one vote one of the best things to happen in Indian cricket.Should ensure farer distribution of funds .

Rather have Manipur and Maharashtra have equal rights than Maharashtra and Gujarat having six votes whereas UP and Bihar (25% Indian Population) having a single vote .

Infact BCCI should be asked to publish the details of how much funding each state has received in last 20 years and how that funds were utilised .

[BeautifulGame]

Highlights of the court order

Recommendations that were accepted

♢ Each state will have only one vote at BCCI elections

♢ Ministers and civil servants cannot hold BCCI offices

♢ BCCI and state office bearers must not be over 70 years old

♢ No person can hold office at the BCCI and state association simultaneously

♢ No person can hold more than three, three-year terms as a BCCI official, and no official can serve consecutive terms

Recommendations that weren't imposed

♢ Bringing the BCCI under the Right to Information Act

♢ Legalising betting in India

♢ Limiting TV advertisements during the broadcast of matches

♢ Making the BCCI fund the proposed players' association

[BeautifulGame]

Wish the upper limit of 70 years and no  Ministers and civil servants is implemented across every sporting body in the country.

[G_B_]

Goodbye pawar n srini

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