BFI President Ajay Singh Suspends Hemanta Kumar Kalita and Digvijay Singh for Financial Misconduct
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Synopsis
On March 18, the Boxing Federation of India suspended Hemanta Kumar Kalita and Digvijay Singh due to findings from an independent investigation that revealed serious financial misconduct and mismanagement of funds. This action aims to uphold the integrity of the federation.
Key Takeaways
- Independent investigation by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain.
- Both officials guilty of financial irregularities.
- Immediate suspension to maintain integrity of the BFI.
- Prohibited from holding their positions or titles.
- Complaints included unauthorized fund withdrawals and abuse of power.
New Delhi, March 18 (NationPress) The President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Ajay Singh, has announced the suspension of Secretary General Hemanta Kumar Kalita and Treasurer Digvijay Singh following an independent inquiry led by Justice (Retd.) Sudhir Kumar Jain. This investigation uncovered that both officials were guilty of serious financial irregularities and mismanagement of funds.
In the communication directed to Kalita and Singh, the BFI president stated, "This letter serves to formally notify you that following a complaint submitted by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) regarding alleged financial misconduct and mismanagement, I appointed the Hon'ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) Sudhir Kumar Jain, a former judge of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, to carry out an independent investigation into this issue."
"Justice Jain has concluded his investigation and has provided a report which confirms that both of you have been found guilty of significant charges related to financial irregularities and fund mismanagement. The report's conclusions reveal a clear violation of the fiduciary duties and responsibilities that individuals in key positions within the Federation are expected to uphold."
"Given the seriousness of the findings and to maintain the integrity and transparency of the Federation's operations, it has been decided to suspend you both from your roles as Secretary General and Treasurer of the Boxing Federation of India effective immediately. You are hereby prohibited from carrying out any duties or exercising any authority in these roles.
"Moreover, you are instructed to stop referring to yourselves as Secretary General and Treasurer of the Boxing Federation of India in any official or unofficial context," the letter further stated.
The inquiry was initiated after allegations were made accusing the two individuals of unauthorized fund withdrawals, fraudulent billing, and abuse of power.
