BCCI not a public authority under RTI Act: CIC
The Central Information Commission ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not considered a public authority under the RTI Act. This decision came after an appeal for information regarding BCCI's authority in selecting players for cricket tournaments was dismissed. The CIC clarified that BCCI is a private body and not controlled or financed by the government.
- ▪The Central Information Commission stated that BCCI is not a public authority under the RTI Act.
- ▪The appeal for information regarding BCCI's player selection was dismissed.
- ▪BCCI is registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act and is not established by government authority.
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- ▪ BCCI not amenable to RTI regime, rules CIC — Hindustan Times — Top
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 15:03:47 +0530 |
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The Central Information Commission on Monday (May 18, 2026) said the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India is not a “public authority” under the RTI Act as it is neither owned, controlled nor substantially financed by the government.The Commission dismissed an appeal seeking information regarding the provisions and authority under which BCCI represents India and selects players for national and international cricket tournaments.The CIC said BCCI is a private autonomous body registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act and was not established by the Constitution, Parliament, State legislature or through a government notification.“The BCCI cannot be classified as a ‘Public Authority’ within the meaning of Section 2(h) of the RTI Act and the provisions of the Act are…
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