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National sports federations — Delhi HC
High Court of Delhi · 2018-01-01 · Citation awaited
BCCI-style sports federations with substantial State benefits fall within §2(h).
Case details
| Court | High Court of Delhi |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2018-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Athlete / RTI applicant |
| Respondent | National sports federation |
| RTI Act sections | §2(h) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
National sports federations substantially financed by the State are public authorities under §2(h).
Ratio decidendi
National sports federations that receive substantial State benefits — SAI grants, concessional land, tax exemptions, athlete stipends — are 'public authorities' under §2(h) per the Thalappalam test applied to sports contexts. Athletes have a right of access to selection, discipline, and grant-utilisation records.
Keywords
sports federations, Delhi HC, §2(h), athletes
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