Chapter VII PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF RECOGNISED SPORTS ORGANISATION

1. (1) Only a recognised sports organisation shall be eligible to receive grants or any other financial assistance from the Central Government.
2. (2) A recognised sports organisation, receiving grants or any other financial assistance from the Central Government under sub-section (1) or from a State Government, shall be considered as a public authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005), with respect to utilisation of such grants or any other financial assistance.

A recognised sports organisation shall ensure that all its voting members and affiliate units, as applicable, complies with---

1. (a) the International Charters and Statutes, as applicable, and shall exercise the rights, perform the duties and discharge the functions as specified therein; and
2. (b) the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder.