Supreme Court appoints ex-judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao for amending constitution of IOA
The Hindu
The Court asked Justice Rao to prepare a road map for amending the constitution and holding elections by December 15, 2022
The Supreme Court Thursday appointed former apex court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao for amending constitution of Indian Olympic Association and preparing electoral college.
A bench headed by Justice D. Y. Chandrachud said the ex-top court judge would ensure a fair and development-oriented approach for the future of the Olympics in the country.
The Court asked Justice Rao to prepare a road map for amending the constitution and holding elections by December 15, 2022.
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It also gave its permission to Rajeev Mehta, who is currently the secretary general of IOA, and Adille Sumariwalla, vice president of IOA, to participate in the September 27 meeting with the International Olympic Committee.
“All logistical arrangements shall be made available to Justice Rao by the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and to be reimbursed by IOA,” the bench, also comprising Justice Hima Kohli, said.