The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has stirred controversy by applying for registration as a public trust with the state’s Devasthan Department. The move has raised questions from the Opposition regarding its timing and legality. According to documents submitted, the RCA Ad-hoc Committee Convenor seeks to register the cricket body under the Rajasthan Public Trusts Act, 1959, primarily to secure tax exemptions.
Critics have raised concerns over the legality of the move, emphasizing that the RCA, as an elected, member-based sports body, cannot be transformed into a trust without approval from its General Body and other necessary authorities. The issue has sparked a political and legal debate, with critics arguing against the conversion of the RCA into a trust without proper authorization. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully has called for an investigation, an FIR, and the maintenance of the status quo on RCA assets and administration.
The controversy has also brought financial implications to light, with reports suggesting that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) owes around Rs 65 crore to the RCA. Experts warn that if the Association is not recognized as a charitable entity, tax liabilities of nearly Rs 20 crore could arise upon the disbursement of funds. Jully has further questioned whether the move signifies proper sports administration or political interference, urging the state government to provide clarity on the matter.
