Desist from using India or Indian in name or activities: Sports Ministry to Differently Abled Cricket Council
The Hindu
Sports Ministry directs Differently Abled Cricket Council to stop using 'India' in name, citing lack of official recognition.
The Sports Ministry has directed the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) to refrain from using 'India' or 'Indian' in its name or activities as it is not a recognised national federation.
In a letter to DCCI secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan, the ministry said the use of 'India' or 'Indian' is only permitted for bodies that have been recognised by the government. Similar letters have also been sent to the Women's Football Federation of India and the Indian Body Builders' Federation among others.
"...It has come to the notice of this Department that the expression "India" is being used by your Federation, namely, Differently Abled Cricket Council of India, despite the fact that the said Federation is not recognised as National Sports Federation by this Ministry," the letter stated.
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"...it is hereby directed to desist from using the expression "India" or "Indian" in the name and/or any activities of your Federation. Unauthorized use of the said expressions are liable for appropriate action under the extant rules and applicable laws," it warned.
Although not recognised by the BCCI officially, the DCCI has the backing of the Indian board, which is not a recognised National Sports Federation (NSF) either. Chauhan acknowledged receiving the letter from the ministry and urged it to recognise DCCI.
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