Section 21 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025
The members and other officers and employees of the Board or the Tribunal shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of clause (28) of section 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023).
Summary
- Members, officers, and employees of the National Sports Tribunal are legally considered public servants.
- Members, officers, and employees of the National Sports Board are also legally considered public servants.
- This legal status is defined according to a specific section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita of 2023.
- Because of the cross-reference to definitions, this rule applies specifically to the official Board and Tribunal created under this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Are the staff of the Tribunal considered regular private employees?
No, they are legally classified as public servants.
2. Does this rule apply to the National Sports Board as well?
Yes, the members and staff of the Board are also considered public servants.
3. Which law defines what a public servant is for this section?
The definition comes from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita of 2023.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 21 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, how are the employees of the Tribunal classified under the law?
Q2.Under Section 21 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, which specific law provides the meaning of a public servant for the staff of the Board and Tribunal?
Q3.Section 21 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 gives public servant status to the members of the Board. Based on the cross-reference to Section 2 of the Act, which body does this refer to?
Q4.Section 21 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 applies to the members of the Tribunal. Based on the cross-reference to Section 2 of the Act, how is this Tribunal constituted?