BCCI not amenable to RTI regime, rules CIC
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not a public authority under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The decision stems from a review of previous rulings and emphasizes that the BCCI operates as an autonomous body without substantial government control or financing. The CIC's ruling highlights the independence of the BCCI's financial structure and its regulatory functions in cricket administration.
- ▪The CIC ruled that the BCCI does not qualify as a public authority under the RTI Act.
- ▪The BCCI is considered an autonomous private body not substantially financed or controlled by the government.
- ▪The ruling followed a review of judicial precedents and legislative developments regarding the BCCI's status.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 14:32:21 +0530 |
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BCCI not amenable to RTI regime, rules CICThe case arose from an RTI application filed before the ministry of youth affairs and sports seeking information concerning the BCCI.Published on: May 18, 2026 2:32 PM ISTBy Utkarsh AnandShare viaCopy link The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not fall within the ambit of a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, holding that the cricket board remains an autonomous private body not substantially financed or controlled by the government, and cautioning that excessive regulatory control could disrupt its “finely balanced economic structure”.A policeman walks past the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.
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