Section 28 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025
- (1)There shall be constituted a Fund to be called the National Sports Board Fund and there shall be credited thereto---
- (a)all grants, fees and charges received by the Board under this Act; and
- (b)all sums received by the Board from such other sources as may be decided upon by the Central Government.
- (2)The Fund constituted under sub-section (1) shall be applied for meeting---
- (a)the salaries and allowances payable to the Chairperson and Members of the Board and the administrative expenses including the salaries and allowances payable to or in respect of officers and other employees of the Board; and
- (b)all other expenses for meeting the objects and for the purposes authorised by this Act.
Summary
- A special fund called the National Sports Board Fund will be created.
- All grants, fees, and charges collected by the Board go into this fund.
- Money from other sources approved by the Central Government will also go into this fund.
- The fund will be used to pay the salaries and allowances of the Board's Chairperson, Members, officers, and employees.
- The fund will also cover administrative expenses and any other costs needed to carry out the goals of the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the name of the fund used by the Board?
It is called the National Sports Board Fund.
2. Where does the money for the Fund come from?
It comes from grants, fees, charges collected by the Board, and other sources decided by the Central Government.
3. What can the Board use this money for?
The money is used to pay salaries, administrative costs, and other expenses required to fulfill the purposes of the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what is the specific name of the fund established for the Board?
Q2.Under Section 28 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, who decides on the other sources of money that can be added to the Fund?
Q3.Under Section 28 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, which of the following is a permitted use of the Fund?
Q4.Under Section 28 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, can the fees collected by the Board be kept in a private bank account outside the Fund?