PANJIM: On examining the Statutes of Goa Football Association (GFA), as published in the printed booklet, and on obtaining information an application under RTI to the Registrar of Societies with whom GFA is a registered body, the Executive Committee was shocked to learn that no amendments were registered with the Registrar of Societies. ”Consequently, the amendments carried out and printed in the booklet would not have any legal sanctity nor be enforceable,” stated GFA President, Churchill Alemao in a press note issued here on Tuesday.
It was found that no amendments right from 20-7-1977 were filed with the Registrar of Societies and as such not incorporated in the GFA Constitution. As such, the members decided to take corrective measures as these amendments are not legally valid.
“Certainly, there is need to bring about amendments to the Constitution and we will do it at appropriate time, after giving proper notices, as it has been found out that amendments were carried out in hurry. We will work out to bring about proper amendments taking into consideration the directions and guidance of the AIFF,” Churchill Alemao, GFA president stated.
“From the legal point of view, it is imperative to take corrective measures given the situation, as the District Registrar has certified that no amendments have been carried out since 1977, when the constitution/bye-laws, rules and memorundum of the association were registered, and no amendments carried out in the registered Constitution, and even as the booklet made reference to the amendments of 22-10-2016 and 24-02-2018,” pointed out Alemao. Consequently, the Executive Committee has resolved to call an Extraordinary General Body Meeting on February 3 in Panjim at 10.30 a.m.
