“It could not be comprehended as to how the NSFs being brought under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act as Public Authorities---

“It could not be comprehended as to how the NSFs being brought under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act as Public Authorities and ensuring their accountability to people of the country and sports lovers, would amount to interference in their functioning. Seeking to prohibit nepotism by putting age and tenure norms, which are in total conformity to best practices followed and recommended by the top International Sports Federation, IOC would only add to the NSFs acceptance and credibility, rather than undermine their autonomy,” the statement said.