CIC Rules BCCI Not Subject to RTI Act
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not amenable to the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The CIC also warned that superimposed government control could disrupt the organization's economic structure.
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‘BCCI not under RTI Act’: CIC warns superimposed govt control could disrupt ‘finely balanced’ economic structure
The Central Information Commission ruled the BCCI is not under the RTI Act, dismissing an appeal seeking information on its national representation and player selection. The CIC noted that increased government oversight could disrupt BCCI's finely balanced economic structure, citing its financial independence and market-driven operations, particularly the IPL's success.
Read full article →BCCI not under RTI Act’: CIC warns superimposed govt control could disrupt economic structure
The Central Information Commission ruled the BCCI is not under the RTI Act, dismissing an appeal seeking information on its national representation and player selection. The CIC noted that increased government oversight could disrupt BCCI's finely balanced economic structure, citing its financial independence and market-driven operations, particularly the IPL's success.
By ARANI BASU
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The case arose from an RTI application filed before the ministry of youth affairs and sports seeking information concerning the BCCI.
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