Krishna Madasamy, v. The Sports Authority Of India,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM Krishna Madasamy

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Sports Authority of India, Rep.by its Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Bodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003.

2.The Secretary, Indian Weight Lifting Federation, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Bodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 3.The Secretary, Railway Sports Promotion Board, 452, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Prohibition, prohibiting the Respondents from insisting on payment of US$ 1000 and consequentially allow the Petitioner to participate in Weight Lifting in International Competitions, National Competitions, State, Interstate, Zonal Railways and any other competition since the 1/4

Petitioner's ban period has exceeded the 2 years period stipulated as punishment as per the anti-doping policy.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alvin Manoj Raj For R1 : Mr.J.Madanagopal Rao Senior Panel Counsel For R2 & R3 : Not ready in notice

ORDER

The writ of prohibition has been instituted to prohibit the Respondents from insisting on payment of US$ 1000 and consequentially allow the Petitioner to participate in Weight Lifting in International Competitions, National Competitions, State, Interstate, Zonal Railways and any other competition since the Petitioner's ban period has exceeded the 2 years period stipulated as punishment as per the anti-doping policy.

2. The relief as such sought for in the present writ petition lost its relevance on account of efflux of time. The International, National and Zonal sports events are to be conducted strictly in accordance with the rules in force and the Court cannot grant any concession or otherwise, which is otherwise in violation of the rules in force. 2/4

3. The fact remains that the writ petition has been filed in the year 2014 and now eight years lapsed.

4. If any grievance exists as of now to the petitioner, he is at liberty to approach the competent authorities in the manner known to law.

5. With this liberty, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10.04.2023 Index : Yes kak To 1.The Secretary, Sports Authority of India, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Bodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003.

2.The Secretary, Indian Weight Lifting Federation, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Bodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 3.The Secretary, Railway Sports Promotion Board, 452, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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