ORDER

The hearing has been conducted through hybrid mode (physical and virtual hearing).

1. Today, the court has the benefit of assistance by Mr. L.S. Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. He has handed over a one page chart purporting to be a Status Report of 5 groups of National Sports Federations (NSFs) which have been granted extension of time by the said Ministry, for complying with the Sports Code. According to the compilation, 15 NSFs have complied with the Sports Code, 6 NSFs have been granted exemption from certain provisions of Sports Code, apropos 3 NSFs Administrators have been appointed through judicial orders, 5 NSFs need to carry on minor amendments in their respective constitutions and lastly 17 NSFs require extensive amendments.

2. The petitioner submits that the said chart does not reflect either the entire or correct facts. He disputes its veracity. Further moment, he has handed over a 15 page tabular compilation, showing that at least 24 NSFs, namely, Weightlifting, Pencak Silat, Swimming, Cycling, Wushu, Kudo, Rifle, Atya Patya, Kayaking and Canoeing, Roller Skating, Table Tennis, Athletics, Boxing, Golf, Softball, Billiards and Snooker, Ro