Hockey India removes DG RK Srivastava, issues show cause notice for saffron jersey row
Hockey India said RK Srivastava must stop all duties immediately and respond within four weeks after repeated disobedience and non-compliance allegations.
- On Saturday, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey stripped Director General Cdr R K Srivastava of all executive powers, serving him a show-cause notice with eight charges of disobedience and dereliction of duty.
- Srivastava allegedly defied directives by traveling to the World Cup last month instead of focusing on Hockey India League planning, while also unilaterally changing the national team's playing jersey without prior consultation.
- Additional charges include PR agency mismanagement, player misconduct, and failing to secure Vikram Pal records. The notice directs Srivastava not to "alter, delete, destroy, transfer, conceal or remove" any official documents pending review.
- With immediate effect, Srivastava must transfer all operational charge and official records to a designated officer while having four weeks to submit a formal reply to the accusations.
- The notice clarifies that this suspension "does not constitute a final determination of any charge or final disciplinary punishment," leaving future actions to be decided under the Hockey India Bye-Laws.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Hockey India has taken strict action against its Director General Commander RK Srivastava and has divested him of all his powers with immediate effect and has issued him a show cause notice seeking his reply on eight different charges, including the World Cup jersey controversy.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey strips DG of powers, issues show-cause notice
In a detailed communication issued through advocate Himanshu Chaturvedi, a copy of which is with TOI, Srivastava was informed that all authority ordinarily exercised by him as director general would remain in abeyance with immediate effect pending further consideration under the Hockey India Bye-Laws.
Why Hockey India’s director general has been stripped of his powers: Jersey colour change to Netherlands’ trip
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has stripped director general RK Srivastava of all powers due to misconduct and decision-making issues, amid ongoing controversies affecting the sport. The federation seeks accountability and discipline as it prepares for the Asian Games.
Hockey India DG Stripped Of Powers Amidst Jersey Row
Hockey India has issued a show-cause notice to its Director General, Cdr R K Srivastava, immediately stripping him of all powers. The notice lists eight charges, prominently featuring the controversial change in the Indian team's World Cup jersey and Srivastava's unauthorised travel to the event despite directives to focus on the Hockey India League. He has four weeks to respond, failing which further action will be taken.
Hockey India rift deepens as president Dilip Tirkey strips DG Srivastava of powers
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has stripped Director General Cdr RK Srivastava of all powers with immediate effect, serving him a legal notice citing discipline and accountability. The order also calls for a formal handover to ensure continuity of operations.
Hockey India suspends Director-General Srivastava for ‘non-compliance and disobedience’ - The Tribune
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey has suspended Director-General RK Srivastava with immediate effect for a series of alleged instances of “non-compliance and disobedience”. Srivastava has been given four weeks to submit his written reply. Tirkey had asked the Director General, through official correspondence, not to travel to the 2026 World Cup, which was jointly hosted […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
