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Hockey India President Suspends DG Srivastava For Dereliction Of Duty
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey: Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Saturday initiated disciplinary proceedings with a show-cause notice to HI director general Cdr RK Srivastava and directed him to immediately cease discharging his duties.
In the show-cause notice, the Hockey India President alleged Cdr RK Srivastava of, among other things, dereliction of duty or wilful disobedience. The notice mentions the arbitrary decision to change the national team’s jersey without prior consultation or clearance ahead of the World Cup.
“In the interest of maintaining discipline, accountability and the smooth functioning of Hockey India, we hereby inform you that, with immediate effect, all your powers as Director General of Hockey India cease, and you shall not exercise any authority or act on behalf of Hockey India pending further decision in accordance with the Hockey India Bye-Laws.
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