Reports | BCCI finally becoming a stable board, general body elections on October 22

For well over two years, the BCCI has not had a general body, citing administrative confusion and disharmony in the functioning of the board. The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators have sought to resolve the compliance issues regarding the new BCCI constitution. And finally, it seems that the plan is coming to fruition. 

“The 26 state associations have appointed electoral officers. So we are looking at 30 fully compliant bodies. The other four state units haven’t appointed their electoral officers yet. We will be going to consult with the amicus. 26 states can have their elections,” Vinod Rai, chairman of CoA, told TNN, reported TOI.

However, there are still a few associations who are contesting parts of the constitution. The specific clause deals with the cooling-off period of three years. Current office-bearers would be rendered disqualified by that clause, having held their respective positions for six years or more.

“Obviously those who will be compliant will only be allowed to vote in BCCI elections. I think they (state association) have filed Interim Applications (IA) contesting 19 (1) (c),” Rai said.

The CoA has set October 22 as the date to hold the BCCI elections to appoint the general body. Once the state elections are held, the BCCI’s chief electoral officer is expected to ask each association to submit the name of the representatives for the Annual General Meeting and the elections.