New clubs will have to support youth programmee: AIFF secy

"The fundamental duties should be to support the federation in its youth development programme and invest in infrastructure," AIFF general secretary Kushal Das said.

Das made it clear that the two clubs will not be allowed to compete in the league if they don't fulfil the AFC's licensing criteria.

Under the licensing criteria, a club has to be a commercial entity.

After the interested clubs fulfil the criteria, an auction will be held for bidding.

Regarding ONGC and Air India, Das said,"They have been given enough time. Irrespective of whatever there problems are, our primary concern is that the clubs must abide by the licensing criteria, without which they will not be eligible to play in the AFC Champions league."

"We did not get the ACL slot specifically because of that. So we will need to take some strong steps. Already there has been a decision taken by the executive committee that if they fail to become commercial entities they will not be able to play."

"They have missed the 31st December, 2012 deadline."

Das said that at least on papers the other clubs have fulfilled the criteria.

As far as adding new clubs to the league was concerned, Das they the AIFF is looking into outfits from North and South.

In its executive committee meeting tomorrow, AIFF might also decide on a proposal to hand corporate teams direct entry into the I-League.