Panaji: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey’s name is missing from the list of authorised delegates nominated by state associations for next month’s annual general meeting and elections.Electoral officer Rajeev Sharma had asked state associations to nominate two delegates, whose names would then be included in the electoral college for the conduct of the AIFF elections on Dec 20.“As per Article 4 of Schedule III of the Constitution, each full member association shall be represented in the electoral college by two individuals, each casting one vote, who may be its representatives on the general body or any other individuals nominated by it as delegates for voting in the elections,” said Sharma.All state associations have sent their names before the Nov 13 deadline.In 2022, Chaubey was nominated by the Gujarat FA and went on to become the president. The association has now nominated its vice president Pradipsinh Vaghela and secretary Mulrajsinh Chudasama.“Chaubey’s name is missing as of now, but this is not the final list,” said a senior official, “The AIFF’s legal team has sought clarifications on nominations of at least four state associations, who are expected to hold elections within the next fortnight. These states have sent their list but if a new committee gets elected, they might send fresh names. The electoral officer will have to take a call.”Daman (Nov 14), Uttarakhand (Nov 15), Jammu & Kashmir (Nov 25) and Puducherry (Nov 27) are expected to hold elections this month. Elections to the Indian Football Association (IFA) in West Bengal have also been delayed, though the body has already sent two names, which includes its chairman and former AIFF senior vice president Subrata Dutta.In Goa, where elections were held on Oct 27, newly-elected president Valanka Alemao and treasurer Schubert Furtado will represent the state at the general body.According to Sharma, “any intimation received after this deadline (of Sept 13), and any change in the names after it, shall be permitted only with the approval of the electoral officer, in accordance with Article 4.2 of Schedule III of the Constitution.”The electoral officer is expected to publish the electoral college later this week.
