Supreme Court accepts BCCI's plea; Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah set to get extended tenures

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• Sep 14, 2022 | Guriya Khatun

Due to the "cooling down" period, BCCI President Ganguly and Secretary Shah's first mandates were scheduled to end. However, according to the order, they can now serve a second consecutive term.

Digital Desk: The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the proposed amendments to the BCCI constitution. Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah can now renew their contracts, which was previously not feasible because of the "cooling-off" period clause.

Due to the "cooling down" period, BCCI President Ganguly and Secretary Shah's first mandates were scheduled to end. However, according to the order, they can now serve a second consecutive term.

What did the BCCI propose?

Earlier, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta testified on behalf of the BCCI before a bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, stating that the sport of cricket in the nation has undergone significant streamlining.

Mehta stated, "There is a cooling-off period as it stands in the current constitution. I must request a cooling-off period if I hold office in the state cricket association for one term and the BCCI for another consecutive term ".

Speaking on behalf of the BCCI, suggested that if a person has served a three-year term as an office bearer for a state association and then becomes a BCCI office bearer, he should be permitted to serve two consecutive terms of six years in the cricket organisation without having to observe the required three-year cooling-off period.

A cooling-off period: What is it?

A three-year cooling-off period is required for office holders who serve two consecutive terms in either the state association, the BCCI, or both organisations combined, according to the BCCI's adopted constitution.

What is the Supreme Court's opinion?

The highest court ruled on Wednesday that office holders may serve continuously for a total of 12 years, including six years in the State Association and six years in the BCCI.