JUDGMENT

Dated this the 21^st day of November, 2025 Syam Kumar V.M., J This appeal is filed challenging the interim order dated

19.07.2024 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) No.25931 of 2024. Appellant herein was the 4^th respondent in the W.P. (C).

2. The W.P.(C) was filed by the 1^st respondent, Chess Association Kerala, challenging Ext.P39 proceedings dated 10.07.2024 of the Kerala State Sports Council (2^nd respondent). By the said order, the 2^nd respondent had, purportedly in compliance of the judgment of this Court in W.A.No.11 of 2018 and in exercise of their powers under Section 31 (A)(2) of the Kerala Sports Act cancelled the recognition of the 1^st respondent from 02.07.2024 onwards and had entrusted the task of conducting District and State level chess competitions for selecting players to participate in the national level competitions as well as the activities in the field of chess, upon the Technical Committee constituted by the Sports Council.

3. After a due admission hearing, the learned Single Judge had vide the impugned order dated 19.07.2024 admitted the W.P. (C) and issued notice to the respondents, including the appellant herein. The W.P.(C) was adjourned to