IOA President takes Secretary head on; writes scathing letter explaining his powers

war within Indian Olympic Association furr intensified with its President Narendra Batra (before opting for self-quarantine after his far was found COVID 19 positive) replied in a very strongly worded letter to Secretary Rajiv Mehta's accusation of misuse of powers, by explaining how he remained within his limits and exercised powers vested in its Constitution.  

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Batra had reconstituted all Commission and Committees of IOA in a major overhaul redistributing powers and functions of all its officials including Secretary, who has accused him of misusing his powers without consulting him.

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In a letter to IOA Secretary General, copy of which is with Republic TV, Batra explains his position:

"What nda you made for that AGM meeting in 2017 was your decision and t mine. What was mindset for getting this approved and trying to take away powers of President and share m with Secretary General was decided by you even before 14.12.2017 AGM was held, shows your mindset and advance planning. President elect on 14.12.2017 i.e me was merely a mute spectator, who was smiling and shaking hands while you were busy with your pre planned nda."

Explaining ambit and provision of IOA President's powers, Batra pointed out: "Rule 18.3 of IOA Constitution reads as follows: All required commissions/committees will be formed by President to be ratified by Executive Council or by Annual/Special General meeting. I do t find any mention in Rule 18.3 of involvement of Secretary General and/or President is bound to take advice from Secretary General to form any Committee/Commission."

IOA President concluded that "in present case all decisions by President are taken as per Rule 18.3 of IOA Constitution and hence are valid and very much within power & authority of President, as provided under IOA Constitution and from w on it, is up to EC of IOA to accept/reject by majority vote names of Chair & Members of various committees/ commission formed President IOA."

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