The Supreme Courttoday asked state Cricketassociations and BCCI office-bearers to give their suggestions on the draft constitution for the apex Cricketbody, to be approved by it.
A bench headed by Chief JusticeDipak Misraalso disposed of a contempt petition filed by CricketAssociation of Biharagainst the Board of Control for CricketIn India(BCCI) officials for not implementing its earlier order allowing Biharto play national level Crickettournaments, including the Ranji Trophymatches.
The bench, which also comprised Justices A M Khanwilakr and D Y Chandrachud, considered the submissions of the BCCI, Committee Of Administrators(COA) and Senior AdvocateGopal Subramanium, who is assisting as amicus curiae, that Biharwould take part in national level tournaments in the cricketing season commencing from September.
The bench said a draft constitution would be approved by it, which would be binding on the BCCI. However, it clarified that its order on petitions seeking recall of the 2016 verdict would deal with the validity of the draft constitution.
It asked state Cricketbodies and BCCI office-bearers to give their suggestions with regard to the draft constitution to the amicus curiae before May 11, the next date of hearing.
The bench also directed Maharashtra CricketAssociation, represented by Additional Solicitor GeneralTushar Mehta, to postpone its tomorrow's election till the next date.
The COA had in October last year filed a draft constitution of the BCCI incorporating suggestions of the Justice R M Lodha panel on reforms in the cash-rich Cricketbody.
The top court had said the draft constitution should include the suggestions of the Lodha Committeein its entirety so that a holistic document can be placed before it for a final decision. It had approved the Lodha panel's recommendations like 'one state, one vote', 'one member, one post' and fixing a 70-year age-cap on those occupying BCCI posts.
The CricketAssociation of Bihar(CAB) had on April 20 this year moved the apex court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against some office-bearers of BCCI for not complying with its order allowing Biharto participate in Ranji Trophyand other national championships.
The CAB, in its plea, had alleged that the BCCI had neither invited any Cricketassociation to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, nor allowed any Cricketassociation from Biharto participate in the tournament held in February.
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