Section 5 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025
- (1)The Central Government may, by notification, establish a Board to be known as the National Sports Board, consisting of a Chairperson and such number of other Members as may be prescribed.
- (2)The Chairperson and the Members referred to in sub-section (1) shall be appointed by the Central Government from amongst persons of ability, integrity and standing who possesses special knowledge or practical experience in the field of public administration, sports governance, sports law and other related fields, on the recommendation of a search-cum-selection committee comprising of such number of persons, having wide experience in public administration, sports administration and recipients of national sports awards, as may be prescribed.
- (3)The salary and allowances and the term of office of the Chairperson and other Members of the Board and other terms and conditions of their service, including removal from service, shall be such as may be prescribed.
- (4)The Board shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall, by the said name, sue or be sued.
- (5)The head office of the Board shall be at Delhi and the Board shall establish its branch offices at such other places as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The Central Government establishes the National Sports Board, which includes a Chairperson and other Members.
- Members are appointed based on their expertise in areas like public administration, sports governance, or sports law.
- A special search-cum-selection committee recommends the candidates for appointment to the Board.
- The Board operates as a legal corporate body, meaning it can own property, make contracts, and file or face lawsuits.
- The main head office of the Board is located in Delhi, with branch offices allowed in other places.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who appoints the members of the National Sports Board?
The Central Government appoints the Chairperson and Members based on recommendations from a search-cum-selection committee.
2. Can the National Sports Board own property?
Yes, it is a corporate body with the power to acquire, hold, and dispose of property.
3. Where is the main office of the National Sports Board?
The head office of the Board is located in Delhi.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 5 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, how is the Chairperson of the National Sports Board selected?
Q2.Under Section 5 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what legal capability does the National Sports Board have as a "body corporate"?
Q3.Under Section 5 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, what specific qualifications must persons have to be appointed as Chairperson or Members of the Board?
Q4.Under Section 5 of The National Sports Governance Act, 2025, where must the head office of the National Sports Board be located?