SC-appointed CoA member hints at conducting AIFF elections by Sept-Oct

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The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will try to hold elections of All India Football Federation (AIFF) within two to three months from the day the top court approves the new constitution, one of the penal members said on Wednesday.

It means a new dispensation of the AIFF may not be installed before the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup, which the country is hosting between October 11 and 30. The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a three-member Committee of Administrators headed by former top court judge AR Dave to manage the affairs of the AIFF and adoption of its constitution in line with the National Sports Code and model guidelines.

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi and ex-Indian football team captain Bhaskar Ganguly are the other members of the CoA. "The earlier executive committee of the AIFF is no longer there after today's SC order. The SC asked us to take charge immediately, so as soon as we get the court order we will assume charge," said Quraishi.

He said a new constitution of the AIFF is expected to be approved by the SC by July 30, the next date of hearing, and after that the poll process can start.

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