
As Houses pass Sports Governance Bill, recalling BCCI opposition to RTI
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 6:45 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Under the provisions of the Bill, only a sports body that receives financial assistance from the state qualifies as a “public authority” under the Right to Information Act, 2005. This effectively excludes the BCCI because it does not receive any direct financial aid from the government.