SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has placed its president, Javid Ahmad Kitab, under interim suspension, barring him from exercising any powers or responsibilities attached to the office pending further proceedings under the Association’s Constitution.
According to a public notice issued by the JKCA, the interim suspension has been effected pursuant to a resolution passed by the Apex Council of the Association. The notice states that with effect from the date of suspension, Kitab has ceased to exercise, perform or discharge any powers, functions or responsibilities as president of the JKCA.
The Association has cautioned all members, affiliated clubs, players, officials, stakeholders, financial institutions, government authorities, service providers and the general public that any communication, representation, instruction, commitment, assurance, appointment, authorisation, financial transaction, contractual arrangement, banking operation, administrative decision, meeting, resolution, notification or any other act purportedly undertaken by Javid Ahmad Kitab on behalf of the JKCA after his suspension shall be treated as having been carried out in his personal capacity and without the authority of law or the Association.
The JKCA further clarified that it shall not be bound by, or incur, any financial, contractual, legal or administrative liability arising from any unauthorised act, omission, commitment, representation or transaction undertaken by Kitab after the suspension.
The Association also advised any individual, institution, bank, vendor, contractor or stakeholder dealing with Javid Ahmad Kitab in relation to JKCA affairs after the date of suspension to do so entirely at their own risk, stating that the Association would bear no responsibility or liability in such cases.
The public notice said the action has been taken in the interest of transparency, good governance and the protection of the Association’s institutional and financial interests.
