Archive · 19 Sep 2026
BCCI Reports ₹3,000 Crore Tax Payment Amid Sports Act Case
The BCCI said it has paid ₹3,000 crore in tax.
Devajit Saikia discussed the organization’s position on a new sports law.
The law has not yet been formally notified, according to Saikia.
He said BCCI does not need to take action until that happens.
After notification, BCCI will follow the law’s rules.
Saikia said the organization will explain its position in court.
The matter is scheduled to return to the Supreme Court on October 27.
The statement refers to a case involving national sports governance.
BCCI official Devajit Saikia said the organization has paid ₹3,000 crore in tax.
Saikia said BCCI is awaiting notification of the new National Sports Governance Act.
He said BCCI is not expected to take action before the notification is issued.
BCCI will follow the rules of the new Sports Act once it takes effect.
Saikia said BCCI will provide clarification when the matter returns to the Supreme Court on October 27.
- Who
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India and its official Devajit Saikia.
- What
- BCCI reported paying ₹3,000 crore in tax and discussed its position under the new National Sports Governance Act.
- When
- Saikia said clarification will be given on October 27, when the matter is next listed.
- Where
- The matter is being considered by the Supreme Court.
- Why
- BCCI is waiting for the government notification of the new Sports Act before taking action.
- Tax paid
- ₹3,000 crore
- BCCI official
- Devajit Saikia
- Legislation
- National Sports Governance Act
- Current position
- BCCI is awaiting the Act’s notification
- Next court listing
- October 27
- BCCI’s stated approach
- Follow the new Sports Act once notified