SC indicates abolishing cooling off period for BCCI office bearers, set to reconsider one state one vote

The Supreme Court suggested to waive off the cooling off period of BCCI office bearers by allowing them to contest again for another straight tenure of three years but not for the same post. However, the cooling off tenure of cumulative 9 years will apply.

The Supreme Court suggested to waive off the cooling off period of BCCI office bearers by allowing them to contest again for another straight tenure of three years but not for the same post. However, the cooling off tenure of cumulative 9 years will apply. 

This decision means the likes of CAB president Sourav Ganugly, who was supposed to go on a cooling off period from the current season, can continue to be part of the state body, provided he does not apply for the same post.  

The bench also heard submissions towards 70-year clause that forced the office bearers to retire at the age of 70 and also with respect to continuing ex-office bearers to be representatives or nominees or appointees of bcci committee. 

It was indicated that it is also reconsidering one state one vote and may extend full rights to states which has more than one cricket association. 

The bench also admitted to the submission of having five selectors from present three and even allowing first class experience of minimum 35 First-class matches. 

The bench, however, reserved their views on one state one vote but showed interest in being sympathetic towards indian universities and railways. In the case of CCI, both justice chandrachud and khanvilkar declared to be CCI members.

The SC also heard submission from Maharashtra, Mumbai, Kerala and DDCA on view of holding elections.

The SC was also of the view that any further amendment of the bcci constitution requires prior approval of the court.