In a significant turn of events in the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), Sunil Sethi, the Member–Legal Affairs, has officially resigned from the JKCA Sub-Committee. He cites the issuance of “back-dated orders” by the former Ombudsman as his main concern. Sethi, who has served on the Sub-Committee since 2021, submitted his resignation letter to BCCI President Mithun Manhas.
This resignation arrives in the wake of the Supreme Court’s order dated 27 October, mandating that JKCA elections occur within 12 weeks under the guidance of former Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti. Sethi’s departure raises questions about the integrity of the ongoing governance within the association.
In his resignation letter, Sethi expressed his concerns regarding the electoral process and the implications of the alleged actions of the former Ombudsman. He noted, “As the Supreme Court has directed holding of elections of JKCA and the effort to appoint a new Ombudsman has not been approved by the Election Officer until the General Body’s formation, it is unfortunate that back-dated orders are being issued by the former Ombudsman now, dating them to March 2025. No such order was passed or reported to me.”
Sethi underscored the potential ramifications of these back-dated orders, indicating they significantly alter club management and voting rights within JKCA. He argued that these changes aim to modify the voting nomenclature—an initiative he categorically opposes. “These orders are changing the club management and voting rights. This is to change the voting nomenclature, which I do not wish to be party to,” he stated in his letter.
Concluding his resignation, Sethi expressed gratitude for his tenure, stating, “As such, I tender my resignation from Member Sub-Committee. Please accept and relieve me. I am thankful for the opportunity the Board has bestowed on me.” His exit from JKCA raises further scrutiny on the association’s governance structure and the upcoming electoral process, prompting calls for transparency and accountability.
