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The Telangana Sports Authorities Act, 1988

The Telangana Sports Authorities Act, 1988

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This legislation establishes a three-tier governance structure comprising State, District, and Mandal Sports Authorities to promote sports, physical education, and athletic development across Telangana. It applies to government officials, educational institutions, sports administrators, coaches, and local bodies throughout the state. The Act empowers these authorities to construct and manage sports infrastructure, organize local and state-level tournaments, fund sports initiatives, and supervise physical education in schools and colleges. By institutionalizing administrative and financial oversight, the Act aims to foster indigenous and mainstream sports talent, improve public athletic facilities, and systematically advance sports development from grassroots to state levels.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment and constitution of the Sports Authority.
  4. 4. Powers and functions of the Sports Authority.
  5. 5. Salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of Chairman and allowances of members.
  6. 6. Powers and functions of Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.
  7. 7. Establishment and constitution of District Sports Authority.
  8. 8. Functions of the District Authority
  9. 9. Powers and functions of the Member-Secretary of District Authority
  10. 10. Establishment and constitution of Mandal Sports Authority
  11. 11. Functions of the Mandal Sports Authority
  12. 12. Member-Secretary to be the Chief Executive
  13. 13. Term of office of the Chairman and other Members
  14. 14. Transfer of certain institutions
  15. 15. Authentication of orders etc.
  16. 16. Sports Authority to function under the general supervision of the Government
  17. 17. Funds of the Sports Authorities
  18. 18. Power of Authorities to borrow.
  19. 19. Guarantee of loans.
  20. 20. Accounts and Audits.
  21. 21. Inspections and control.
  22. 22. Power to give directions.
  23. 23. Power to make rules.
  24. 24. Power to make regulations.
  25. 25. Repeal of Ordinance 9 of 1987.

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