Sources said the appointment of Mr. Bharadwaj, a vice-president of the AICF, as interim secretary was as per laws. The AICF will hold its GBM at Mahabalipuram near here on June 11 to decide on various issues, including the appointment of the secretary. Sources said the court order would not affect the preparations for the forthcoming 44th Chess Olympiad at Mahabalipuram near Chennai for which Chauhan is the tournament director. They indicated that Chauhan would continue his work as the Olympiad tournament director. The court order on Thursday came on a case filed by R. N. Dongre, challenging Chauhan’s election as AICF secretary.

Source: The Hindu June 04, 2022 08:13 UTC