TEN days before the hockey season starts in the region, Vidarbha Hockey Association (VHA) seems to be heading for another court battle which might affect hockey players, once again.
Vinod Gawai, who has been ousted by the eight executive committee members of VHA as secretary for his alleged dictatorial way of working, circulated a WhatsApp message in various sports groups on Monday stating that Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee TN Sidhra had been appointed as the Administrator of VHA by the Deputy Charity Commissioner.
The WhatsApp message, which Gawai addressed as a “Press Note” also requested all patrons and affiliated units to contact Sidhra regarding any matters related to VHA.
“It is hereby informed to all Hockey Fraternity of Vidarbha that Shri T. N. Sidhra, Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee, Ex Honorary Secretary of VHA & Senior Most Hockey Organiser of the City has been appointed as Administrator of Vidarbha Hockey Association by the Deputy Charity Commissioner, Nagpur vide order dated 03-08-2019 in the Misc. Application No.670/2109. I wish him all the best for bringing back the VHA on right track by resolving all the technical issues.
“All the Patrons, Life Members & Affiliated Units of VHA are henceforth requested to contact Shri T. N. Sidhra regarding all their matters.
Thanks & Rgards.
Vinod Gawai,
Outgoing Honorary Secretary, VHA, Nagpur.”
Gawai said he is yet to receive certified copy of the order.
Sidhra’s appointment as Administrator has not gone down well with the ruling AP Joshi panel who claimed it as contempt.
“This is contempt of court. Honourable High Court, in its order, had clearly stated that administrators whose names are forwarded to Deputy Charity Commissioner should be a third person and unconnected with any of the members of the management,” said Joshi who has been appointed as VHA president by the eight executive committee members after the body suspended BC Bhartia (president).
Bhartia was elected as VHA president in 2017.
“We will definitely move court and challenge the decision. We have had also submitted names of a few sports organisers and former players, as directed by the court,” said Joshi.
“None of our members has received any order from Deputy Charity Commissioner Office,” claimed Joshi.
The Joshi-led panel had submitted names of Atmaram Pandey, Dr Yashwant Patil, Subhash Chander, Parvez Qureshi and Mohd Anwar (Amravati) to the Deputy Charity Commissioner, it has been learnt.
Similarly, Abid Khan, C Gundewar, Blaize Joseph, Baba Rocque, Adv Wahane’s names were forwarded by Gawai group, sources said.
When contacted Sidhra said he also came to know about his appointment through Gawai’s message and added that he has applied for a certified copy.
“I have applied for a certified copy at Deputy Charity Commissioner’s Office which I will get in 3-4 days,” said Sidhra.
Last year the infighting between VHA executive committee members had denied over 100 hockey players a chance to represent Vidarbha in Hockey India’s national championships after the hockey governing body of the country suspended VHA until the dispute is resolved.
If the imbroglio continues, players will continue to suffer, it seems.
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