Sports Minister’s powers clipped pending new law governing sports

Cabinet approval has to be sought first before dissolving national sports associations and appointing interim committees, Secretary to the Cabinet-of-Ministers, W.M.D. Fernando has informed Secretary to the Ministry of Sports K. Mahesan.

Mahesan was also given several guidelines when appointing interim committees.They are: carrying out an impartial investigation and obtaining a report before

dissolving a national sports association and appointing an interim committee; obtaining approval of the Attorney General prior to dissolving national sports associations and informing the international body governing the sport about the appointment of the interim committee.

Fernando said these guidelines are valid until a new act governing sport is introduced. (RK)