<p>The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to follow the sports code of the government of India for its elections, scheduled for Thursday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A division bench comprising Chief Justice D Murugesan and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw also issued notice to the AIFF and sought its response by Jan 14, the next date of hearing. <br /><br />The court said the association has to follow the sports code and if it does not follow the code, Sports Ministry can take action to de-recognise it. The bench, however, refused to stay the elections. <br /><br />The court’s order came on a PIL filed by advocate Rahul Mehra who sought postponement or stay on the elections of various office-bearers, saying polls are being held in complete violation of the Sports Code.</p>
<p>The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to follow the sports code of the government of India for its elections, scheduled for Thursday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A division bench comprising Chief Justice D Murugesan and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw also issued notice to the AIFF and sought its response by Jan 14, the next date of hearing. <br /><br />The court said the association has to follow the sports code and if it does not follow the code, Sports Ministry can take action to de-recognise it. The bench, however, refused to stay the elections. <br /><br />The court’s order came on a PIL filed by advocate Rahul Mehra who sought postponement or stay on the elections of various office-bearers, saying polls are being held in complete violation of the Sports Code.</p>