The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) elections has run into controversy after multiple objections were raised against the candidates of rival factions, leading the electoral officer to seek explanation for the same.
The notable candidates against whom objections have been raised include former India international Madan Lal (presidential candidate), Shashi Khanna (vice-presidential candidates) and Vinod Tihara (secretarial candidate).
In case of Tihara, a very influential member of the erstwhile Sports Committee, the accusation is that he has completed 15 years and hence can't contest the election as per Lodha Committee recommendations (9 years).
Tihara in his defence said: "Sports Committee is a sub-committee with no executive powers. We can only recommend and not decide. How come that will be held against my candidature. This allegation has been raised by one Pramod Jain and I will be submitting my reply before scrutiny tomorrow."
Clause 60 (v) speaks about Position of Influence. "When an individual occupies a post that calls for decision of grievance, management or selection to be made, and where a friend, relative or close affiliate is in the zone of consideration or subject to such decision making, control or management. Also when the individual holds any stake, voting rights or power to influence the decision of franchise/club/team participated in the commercial leagues of DDCA."
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