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Chatterjee contended that even if they want to have players' representation, it was not possible. "We follow the IOC Charter, government's sports code and the constitutions of both the ITF and the AITA. Based on that, there is no scope to do what they are saying since the constitution does not permit it," he said. Chatterjee said since AITA was sincere in its efforts to resolve the issues, it has written to Somdev asking for his suggestions on the surface to be chosen for the next tie in April against Indonesia. "Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association has offered to host the tie. Theirs are medium-fast bouncy courts. So we have asked for Somdev's viewpoint on this. If they are okay with it, we will hosts the tie there," he said. "Further, we are discussing Somdev's latest mail and we will respond to him in due course." The players have expressed reservations over the three-member committee formed to resolve the crisis, fearing bias but AITA said it would go ahead with its work. "The Committee will do its job. If the players make themselves available, only then they will be considered for selection," he said.