Overview

• A single-judge bench led by Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari sought an explanation from the BCCI over alleged financial irregularities exceeding ₹12 crore in the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand.
• The court directed the BCCI to submit its response by September 12, when the matter is scheduled to be heard next.
• Petitioners, including Dehradun resident Sanjay Rawat, allege the CAU bypassed its official auditor by using an external chartered accountant and filed falsified expenditure bills.
• Disputed items include a ₹35 lakh bill for bananas for players and crores shown as food and beverage costs during periods with no sporting events.
• An audit referenced by petitioners cites ₹6.4 crore in event management fees and ₹26.3 crore spent on tournaments and trials, up from ₹22.3 crore the previous year, while they seek an impartial probe; a separate tender case on the Uttarakhand Premier League also drew court notices on September 5.