\"The IOA did not find it necessary to enquire about the issue with BFI office-bearers or its President before taking such a decision,\" the BFI informed in a release on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"As per Article 21.5 of the constitution of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), no decision pertaining to NSFs can be made without prior consultation with the parent International Federation, and approval of the IOA Executive Committee. Considering the NSF\u2019s autonomous status, neither of them was done,\" the BFI informed in its statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The IOA has no jurisdiction over the conduct of elections for NSFs, yet this order has been issued in a manner that clearly questions its intent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It is also important to highlight that the correspondence regarding the elections of BFI has already commenced with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on February 2. The fact that IOA has still chosen to intervene is surprising, the BFI said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The statement claimed that BFI will also be filing a petition for quashing this illegal order before the Delhi High Court immediately.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s pertinent to also mention a verdict of today, wherein the Hon\u2019ble Delhi High Court annulled the IOA\u2019s decision to form an ad-hoc panel for the Bihar Olympic Association,\" the BFI claimed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the day, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formed a five-member ad-hoc Committee including senior boxer Shiva Thapa to manage the day-to-day affairs of the organisation till all issues are resolved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s pertinent to also mention a verdict of today, wherein the Hon\u2019ble Delhi High Court annulled the IOA\u2019s decision to form an ad-hoc panel for the Bihar Olympic Association,\" the BFI claimed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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