Controversy Brews Within AICF Over Missing Documents and Disciplinary Actions

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is contemplating disciplinary action against former secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan for allegedly missing documents during his tenure. Chauhan, along with other officials, has denied the allegations. He has also lodged a formal complaint against the current AICF Secretary Dev Patel, accusing him of procedural violations.

The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is mulling disciplinary action against its former secretary and current FIDE advisory board member Bharat Singh Chauhan, who has denied the existence of any allegedly missing documents linked to his tenure.

On Wednesday, the AICF notified its members about an upcoming Special General Body Meeting scheduled for September 12, during which the disciplinary proceedings against Chauhan and others will be discussed.

Chauhan is challenging the actions, claiming AICF is showing double standards, especially in appointing another implicated official to a key position. The federation, however, maintains its right to assess the situation fully.

(With inputs from agencies.)