The Haryana government has issued a notification dated 30 April 2018 in which it has asked sports-persons to deposit one-third of their income earned from professional sports or commercial endorsements to the Haryana State Sports Council, reported ANI.

As per the government, the amount will be used for development of sports in the state.

This move of the Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar government has drawn criticism from sports fraternity.

#Haryana Govt notification dated 30 April 2018 asks sports-persons to deposit one-third of their income earned from professional sports or commercial endorsements to the Haryana State Sports Council, amount to be used for development of sports in the state. pic.twitter.com/I254k976lZ
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2018

Sportspersons asked to deposit one-third of their income, Haryana government issues notification

As per the government, the amount will be used for development of sports in the state.