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India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi HC reserves order on All India Pickleball Association's recognition dispute
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on a petition filed by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), challenging the Union Sports Ministry's recognition of another entity, the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA). Justice Sachin Datta reserved his order after hearing arguments from all relevant parties. During the hearing, the Union government's counsel argued that there is no enforceable legal right mandating AIPA's recognition, emphasising that the Sports Code does not require a formal hearing. The counsel further stated, 'After analysis, we found that on several parameters, the candidature of the respondent (IPA) was compliant, whereas the petitioner (AIPA) was not.' Additionally, the government pointed out that pickleball still lacks an internationally recognised governing body, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has yet to acknowledge one. AIPA, in its arguments, urged the court to review the records, asserting that the IPA does not meet the necessary qualifications. In its petition, AIPA, which has been active since 2008 in promoting and developing pickleball in India, contends that the government's recognition of a newly formed organization--only 138 days old--violates the Sports Code. 'The IPA is attempting to fraudulently assume the role of a national sports federation for pickleball despite making no meaningful contribution to the sport's development in India,' AIPA argued in its petition. AIPA also accused the ministry of arbitrariness and lack of transparency, stating, 'The ministry has neither provided a rationale for granting recognition to the IPA nor any supporting material to justify its decision. Moreover, it has failed to offer reasons for rejecting our application.' Adding to the complexities of the case, the Government of India recently informed the Court of another intervening entity--the New Indian Pickleball Association (NIPA), also known as the Indian Pickleball Association. Based in Bangalore and established in 2021, NIPA had formally merged with AIPA last year. It is now challenging the legitimacy of the newly recognised IPA, accusing it of unauthorised use of its name, credentials, and legacy. AIPA reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of pickleball in India, asserting that any attempt to bypass due process or disrupt the sport's governance should be subjected to thorough legal scrutiny. Expressing faith in the Indian judiciary, AIPA affirmed its belief that the rule of law will ensure fairness and proper governance in pickleball. The association upholds the values of fair play, sportsmanship, and ethical sports administration and urges the ministry to reconsider and rectify its decision in the broader interest of pickleball and the Indian sporting community. (ANI)
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi HC seeks Centre's response to AAP plea against Rs 17 lakh rent demand on former party office
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Centre's response in a plea by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking the setting aside of a demand of nearly Rs 17 lakh by the Directorate of Estates as rent for the state office allotted to the party that was subsequently cancelled. The party is also seeking the quashing of a letter by the Directorate of Estates on January 17, which AAP claims informed the party 'about the ex parte cancellation of the accommodation' – double suite No. 514, V.P. House, New Delhi. Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to the respondent, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, through its secretary and the Directorate of Estates. The court has sought a response by August 12. According to AAP, on September 14, 2024, 'in an act of mala fide', the Directorate of Estates passed an ex parte order cancelling the allotment of the state party office at 514, V.P. House, New Delhi, 'without issuing any show cause notice or affording an opportunity of hearing' to the party. AAP's plea states that 'the ex parte order dated 14.09.2024 has not been conveyed to the Petitioner to date'. Subsequently, the party was only communicated the decision on January 17, where the Directorate of Estates addressed a letter to AAP, 'belatedly informing the petitioner that their allotment of the subject accommodation was cancelled with effect from 14.09.2024, and the petitioner was called upon to comply with the ex parte cancellation order, along with the ultimatum of being charged damages for any period of overstay beyond 14.09.2024.' On March 6, the party was slapped with a rent demand notice of Rs 6.60 lakh for occupying the premises between September 14, 2024 and March 13, 2025. On May 13, the party was issued a second bill, for occupation of the premises from March 14 until April 29, amounting to Rs 10.32 lakh. The party had handed over the possession on April 30, AAP's advocate, Prateek Chadha, told the court on Monday. Even as the party requested relief by staying the payment of bills, Justice Datta orally remarked, 'You pay this, it is not a big amount, it will be subject to final outcome.'
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Delhi HC issues notice on AAP's plea against cancellation of state party office allotment
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s petition challenging the 'ex parte' cancellation of its State Party Office allotment by the Directorate of Estates, along with the subsequent imposition of market-rate rent for the premises. Justice Sachin Datta has scheduled the matter for hearing on August 12. According to the plea, AAP was allotted Double Suite No. 514, VP House, New Delhi, as office space in its capacity as a duly recognised State Party under the existing rules and office memoranda governing government residence allocations. The petition alleges that the Directorate of Estates unilaterally revoked the allotment through an ex parte order dated September 14, 2024, without prior notice or consultation. The party claims it was informed of the cancellation months later, on January 17, 2025, via a letter from Directorate of Estates, which directed compliance with the order. However, AAP asserts that the actual cancellation order has never been officially shared with them to date. The plea also states that the Directorate of Estates (DoE) issued a bill on March 6, 2025, demanding Rs 6,60,361 as market rent for the petitioner's occupation of the allotted premises from September 14, 2024, to March 13, 2025. A subsequent bill, dated May 13, 2025, was issued for Rs 10,32,262, extending the market rent charges for an additional period from March 14, 2025, to April 29, 2025. According to the plea, the Circular issued by DoE on July 10, 2023, regarding revised flat rates for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) across the country set the license fee at Rs. 5,420 per month for premises measuring 500 sq.m. However, the imposed market rent exceeds this amount by over 1,000 per cent, functioning as a penalty for non-compliance with the ex parte cancellation of the petitioner's lawful allotment. Furthermore, the bills dated March 6, 2025, and May 13, 2025, are legally unsound, as their basis--the ex parte Cancellation Order issued on September 14, 2024--was passed in violation of the principles of natural justice and the Allotment of Government Residence (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi High Court Issues Notice on AAP Plea Against Ex Parte Cancellation of State Party Office Allotment
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice on a plea filed by AAP challenging the alleged ex parte cancellation of its state party office allotment by directorate of estates. A single-judge bench, led by Justice Sachin Datta, sought responses from the Centre and directorate of estates and listed the matter for hearing on Aug 12. AAP also contested the imposition of market-rate rent for the office, claiming the rent demands were made without prior notice of the allotment cancellation. T he court further issued notice on AAP's application seeking a stay on two rent bills covering the period from Sept 14, 2024, to April 29, 2025. The party challenged the directorate's Sept 14, 2024, order that allegedly cancelled the allotment in its favour. According to the plea, "The ex parte order was first belatedly communicated to the petitioner through a letter dated Jan 17, 2025, which called upon the petitioner to comply with the cancellation order that had never been shared earlier." AAP argued the cancellation violated the office memorandum under Government Residence (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963, and relevant directorate instructions. The plea stated, "…the ex parte cancellation order is non-est in the eyes of law, as it was passed without issuing any show cause notice or providing the petitioner a reasonable opportunity to be heard, thereby violating natural justice principles. "
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi HC orders stay on IOA ad hoc committee forming new national sports association for Ski and Snowboard India
The Delhi High Court has intervened in the matter of Ski and Snowboard India. The court has restrained the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ad-hoc committee. The committee was planning to form a new national sports association. Justice Sachin Datta issued the interim order. The court observed that the ad-hoc committee's actions exceeded its authority. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Delhi High Court has in an interim order directed the Indian Olympic Association ad-hoc committee overseeing the affairs of Ski and Snowboard India to not take any steps on the formation of a new national sports association Justice Sachin Datta said the ad-hoc committee seeking to create a new national sports association was prima facie "way beyond the scope of authority" of the IOA and ordered a stay till the next hearing on July judge passed the order as it issued notice on the application by Ski and Snowboard India (SSI).SSI had approached the court against a notice issued by the ad hoc committee on May 6 to the affiliated state associations inviting them for the 'First General Meeting for Registration and Election of the New National Sports Association (NSA) for Ski and Snowboard India'.In the order passed on May 23, the court granted time to the counsel for the IOA to state whether there was any provision in the IOA constitution which authorised the IOA or its ad-hoc committee to act in this manner, and sought replies from the IOA and Centre."In the present case, not only has an 'Ad-hoc Committee' been constituted, the said Committee is seeking to create a 'new NSA' out of the petitioner. Prima facie, this is way beyond the scope of authority of the IOA," the court said."In the circumstances, till the next date of hearing, the Ad-hoc Committee constituted vide office order 13.10.2023, shall refrain from taking any steps pursuant to the aforesaid letter / notice dated 06.05.2025," the court court also noted that the order constituting the ad-hoc committee on October 13, 2023 could not be construed as conferring authority on the committee to create a new body and requiring entities affiliated to the petitioner to participate in the facie, in the guise of appointing an ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the petitioner, it is impermissible to change the juristic nature and foundational character of the society, it application by Ski and Snowboard India, represented by counsel Neha Singh, was part of its petition challenging the constitution of the ad-hoc committee to take over its to the petitioner, the ad-hoc committee was formed without any show cause notice to the body and after October 2023, the petitioner wrote to the IOA and the Centre on several occasions for redressal of its petitioner said the formation of the ad-hoc committee was ordered in a unilateral, illegal and arbitrary manner, in grave violation of natural Justice and the Sports was stated that the petitioner was not intimated about or given any show-cause notice or hearing with respect to any alleged complaints which led to the decision to form the ad-hoc committee to manage its petition further said the IOA president passed the direction without consulting the executive committee as per the IOA Constitution.
