In a significant development within the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), Sunil Sethi, Member Legal Affairs has tendered his resignation from the JKCA Sub-Committee, citing serious concerns over alleged back-dated orders issued by the former Ombudsman. Sethi, who had been serving on the Sub-Committee since his appointment in 2021, addressed his resignation letter to BCCI president Mithun Manhas.
The development comes after the Supreme Court on 27 October ordered that the JKCA elections be held within 12 weeks under the supervision of former Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti.
Explaining the circumstances that led to his decision, Sethi stated, “As Supreme Court has directed holding of elections of JKCA and effort to appoint new Ombudsman hasn’t been approved by Election Officer till formation of General Body, unfortunately back dated orders are being issued by former Ombudsman now dating it back to March 2025 when no such order was passed then now anything was reported to me.”
He further warned of the implications of these directives, saying, “These orders are changing the club management and voting rights. This is to change the voting nomenclature which I don’t want to be party in.”
In his concluding remarks, Sethi added, “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.”