Archive · 7 Aug 2025
BCCI Likely Exempt from RTI in Amended Sports Bill
The government is changing the sports rules.
A big cricket group called BCCI might not have to share information publicly unless they use government money.
The new rules also say who is in charge of sports groups and how they are picked.
There's a new group that can punish groups that don't follow the rules.
There's also a special court to help with sports problems.
Amended sports bill clarifies RTI applicability.
BCCI likely to be exempt from RTI if not using government funds.
Bill defines 'public authority' as entities using government funds.
National Sports Board to oversee accountability and elections.
National Sports Tribunal will resolve sports-related disputes.
- Who
- Sports Ministry, BCCI, National Sports Federations, National Sports Board, National Sports Tribunal
- What
- Amendments to the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 regarding RTI applicability and the formation of a National Sports Board and Tribunal.
- When
- July 2025; Bill tabled recently
- Where
- India
- Why
- To clarify RTI applicability, improve accountability and create a dispute resolution mechanism in sports governance.
Transparency Advocates
BCCI and Supporters
RTI Applicability
Transparency Advocates
Full RTI applicability for all sports bodies is essential.
BCCI and Supporters
BCCI exemption from RTI is appropriate if they do not use government funds.
- Bill Title
- National Sports Governance Bill 2025
- Key Amendment
- RTI Clarification
- BCCI Status
- Likely exempt from RTI
- RTI Applicability
- Dependent on government funds
- Sports Minister
- Mansukh Mandaviya
- National Sports Tribunal
- Handles sports disputes, decisions challengeable only in Supreme Court
Sources
BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!
BCCI gets relief as sports ministry eases RTI provision in Governance Bill
BCCI Gets Big Relief In New Sports Bill: RTI Scope Narrowed, Administrators' Term Limit Relaxed
BCCI exempted from RTI Act in amended Sports Bill due to lack of govt funding
Revealed! How A Major Amendment In National Sports Governance Bill Comes As Major Relief To BCCI
Amendment in Sports Bill to keep BCCI out of RTI Act
Explained: How BCCI Escaped RTI Scrutiny After Crucial Amendment To Sports Governance Bill
Explained: How BCCI is set to be kept out of RTI Act's ambit after latest amendment by Sports Ministry
BCCI Likely To Be Out Of RTI Act, Indian Cricket Board To Set Rules Without Accountability Amid Calls To Boycott IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Clash
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