Section 6 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 in hindi
The Board shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions to carry out the provisions of this Act, namely:---
- (a)the grant of Board recognition to sports organisations and registration of affiliate units and to suspend or cancel such recognition or registration;
- (b)to maintain a register of the National Sports Bodies and each of their respective affiliate units in such manner as may be specified by regulations;
- (c)to conduct inquiries on matters specified in section 9;
- (d)to constitute an ad hoc administrative body or to direct the concerned National Sports Body or their affiliate units, as the case may be, to so constitute, as per section 11;
- (e)to issue guidelines for formulation of the Code of Ethics by the National Sports Bodies;
- (f)to frame Safe Sports Policy for the protection and safety of women, minor athletes and other classes of persons;
- (g)maintain a roster of the National Sports Election Panel as per section 16;
- (h)collaborate with the International Sports Bodies and National Sports Bodies for the development of sports and welfare of athletes in India and to issue guidelines to the National Sports Bodies for ensuring compliance with the international standards and best practices of the Olympic and sports movement;
- (i)take such measures as may be prescribed, to ensure the protection of the rights and welfare of athletes and support personnel; and
- (j)such other powers and functions as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The Board has the power to recognize sports organizations or suspend their recognition if rules are broken.
- It can conduct formal inquiries into complaints about the welfare of athletes or misuse of public funds.
- If a sports body loses recognition, the Board can set up a temporary ad hoc administrative body to take over its management.
- The Board maintains a roster for the National Sports Election Panel to ensure fair elections in sports bodies.
- It is responsible for creating a Safe Sports Policy to protect women, minors, and other athletes from harm.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Board punish a sports organization?
Yes, it has the power to suspend or cancel the recognition and registration of sports organizations.
2. What does the Board do to protect athletes?
It frames a Safe Sports Policy to protect women, minors, and others, and issues guidelines for a Code of Ethics.
3. Does the Board manage sports elections?
It maintains a roster of the National Sports Election Panel, which is used to oversee free and fair elections.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 6 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what power does the Board exercise in relation to inquiries, as cross-referenced with Section 9?
Q2.Under Section 6 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what action can the Board take if a sports body needs temporary management, as cross-referenced with Section 11?
Q3.Under Section 6 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, how does the Board interact with the National Sports Election Panel mentioned in Section 16?
Q4.Under Section 6 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what specific policy is the Board required to frame for the protection of athletes?