Punjab Cricket Association Chief Resigns Amid Allegations Of ‘Illegal Activities’

Gulzar Inder Singh Chahal on Thursday resigned as the president of the Punjab Cricket Association, days after previous India spinner Harbhajan Singh declared “unlawful activities” were being performed under the present dispensation. Chahal, who had actually taken charge in May, verified to PTI that he has actually given up his post. Previously this month, Harbhajan, who is likewise PCA’s primary consultant, had actually declared misbehavior in the association. Harbhajan, however, didn’t point out the name of the office-bearers in his letter, which was sent out to PCA members and district systems of the body.

” The core of the matter is PCA is striving to induct 150 members with ballot rights to tilt the balance in their favour and these inductions are being done without assent of peak council/general body or without speaking with the Chief Advisor (Singh),” Harbhajan had actually composed in his letter.

” Therefore, these protest BCCI constitution, standards of PCA and infractions of openness and ethical standards of the sports bodies.

” To conceal their prohibited activities, they are not arranging official conferences of the PCA and are taking all choices suo moto which serve their self-centered intentions.” Chahal was dealing with numerous accusations with the main one being enrolment of prohibited citizen members without permission from the Apex Council.

The other supposed malpractice was designating his individual chartered company as the main auditor of the PCA, which totals up to dispute of interest.

The 3rd charge was offering of tickets for the Mohali T20 International versus Australia.

Harbhajan composed to members and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann about Chahal’s declared “prohibited activities”.

” I was extremely sure that if there is any corruption or bad governance occurring in PCA, I will not endure that. Under my watch, there should not be any corruption or high handedness,” Harbhajan informed PTI.

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Chahal’s dad, retired DIG Harender Chahal utilized the arena centers for his night strolls and after senior manager Daljeet Singh ticked him off, Chahal disallowed the veteran from going into the facilities, just to withdraw it later on.

Asked who will represent Punjab at the BCCI AGM, Harbhajan stated he is not a prospect. “No I am not representing PCA. Members will choose.”