The high court on Tuesday issued notices to various government departments concerned while hearing a petition challenging the use of Kanteerava Indoor stadium for purposes other than sports.
The high court on Tuesday issued notices to various government departments concerned while hearing a petition challenging the use of Kanteerava Indoor stadium for purposes other than sports.
The division bench headed by chief justice Vikramajit Sen issued notices to the department of youth services (DYS), Sports Authority of Karnataka (SAK) and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).
KN Manjuntah had filed a petition seeking direction from the court that the authorities should refrain from letting out the indoor stadium for purposes other than sports. He contended that the BDA, DYS and SAK had jointly renovated the stadium. The BDA had sanctioned Rs6.5 crore, whereas the other two departments had sanctioned Rs2 crore for the purpose. The petitioner argued that the respondents cannot lease or rent out the stadium for commercial purpose such as hosting exhibitions, fashion shows and political rallies.
But he pointed out that the authorities are allowing commercial operators to use the stadium and surroundings to host events not related to sports. He said that throughout the state stadiums are being misused to organise such events.
On the other hand, if any sports association wants to organise state, south zone or national level championships or any other sporting event, the authorities refuse to let out the indoor stadium. They claim the stadium has been rented out to commercial operators for hosting events.
He said that throughout the year the event managers occupy the stadium and there is no time or space left to the athletes to carry out training. This affects their performance and the very purpose of sports stadium is defeated.
While issuing the notice, the bench observed that the state government must promote sports. “You give stadiums for exhibitions, which is more important to you than sports. You have seen how dismal our performances are.”
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