---------- Forwarded message --------- From: GK <gkkosar...@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Jul 1, 2023 at 2:32 PM Subject: AIFF is The PUBLIC AUTHORITY. IMPROPER, UNFAIR TENDERING? Production & Broadcasting For Rs 12.06 Cr. Violation Of NORMS OF TENDERING & PROCUREMENT, CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION. 400% PAID MORE THAN THE LAST YEAR To A COMPANY( Engaged in other activities ), FROM KOLKATA HAVING TURNOVER LESS THAN Rs 4.0 Cr. To: AIFF INDIA <a...@the-aiff.com>, <kalyan.chau...@the-aiff.com>, naharis < naha...@nalapad.com>, Kipa Ajay <kipaajay...@gmail.com>, Shaji Prabhakaran < shaji.prabhaka...@the-aiff.com> Cc: Brij Mehta <admin.a...@the-aiff.com>, <le...@the-aiff.com>, < i...@olympic.ind.in>, <myasoff...@gmail.com>, Nilanjan Bhattacharjee < nilanjan.bhattachar...@the-aiff.com>, <avijitkumarp...@yahoo.com>, Arunachal Pradesh Football Association <arunacha...@the-aiff.com>, Assam Football Association <assa...@the-aiff.com>, ASSAM FOOTBALL < assamfootballassociation1...@gmail.com>, Bihar Football Association < biha...@the-aiff.com>, Chandigarh Football Association < chandig...@the-aiff.com>, admin <ad...@footballdelhi.com>, GFA < gfa_go...@yahoo.com>, Himachal Pradesh Football Association < h...@the-aiff.com>, Karnataka KSFA <ceok...@gmail.com>, Kerala Football Association <keral...@the-aiff.com>, Ladakh Football Association < ladak...@the-aiff.com>, amitdev secmpfa <amitdev_secm...@yahoo.com>, Madhya Pradesh Football Association <m...@the-aiff.com>, All Manipur Football Association <manipu...@the-aiff.com>, Meghalaya Football Association < meghalaya...@gmail.com>, Mizoram Football Association < mizoramfootballassociat...@gmail.com>, Mizoram Football Association < mizora...@the-aiff.com>, K.Neibou Sekhose <drd....@gmail.com>, Football Association of Odisha <o...@the-aiff.com>, Pondicherry Football Association < pondicherr...@the-aiff.com>, Punjab Football Association < punja...@the-aiff.com>, Rajasthan Football Association < rajastha...@the-aiff.com>, Menla Ethenpa <sikki...@gmail.com>, Telangana Football Association <telangan...@the-aiff.com>, Tripura Football Association <tfa1...@gmail.com>, Uttarakhand Football Association < uttarakhand...@the-aiff.com>, WIFA official <i...@wifa.in>, UPFS < upfs...@gmail.com>, Gujarat Football Association <gujarat...@the-aiff.com>, The Indian Football Association (W.B.) <ifa1...@gmail.com>, Andaman and Nicobar Football Association <andama...@the-aiff.com>, Railway Sports Promotion Board <rspb...@yahoo.in>, SSCB <sscbin...@nic.in>, tetea hmar < teteam...@gmail.com>, deepakhpfa2010 <deepakhpfa2...@gmail.com>, Menla Ethenpa <ethe...@gmail.com>, ganapathi palguna <palfootb...@yahoo.co.in>, < baliv...@gmail.com>, <naqvi_...@yahoo.co.in>, Anil Kumar < gsanil...@gmail.com>, <malojiraje.kolha...@gmail.com>, Bihar Fa < biha...@yahoo.in>, arif ali <usfa...@gmail.com>, Bhaichung Bhutia < bhaich...@bb15.in>, <coachshab...@gmail.com>, tababi thongam < thongamtaba...@gmail.com>, Sherline alemao <sherryale...@hotmail.com>, < footballer.cristianoronaldo...@gmail.com>, IM Vijayan <im10vija...@gmail.com>, Sectt. GS <sectt...@the-aiff.com>, <satyak...@gmail.com>
To, The ExCo Members The State Associations The All India Football Federation. Respected All, *Attention : The President, Vice President, The Treasurer & The General Secretary To Answer immediately. * AIFF issued the notice inviting tenders *N I T no. 2022/22*(enclosed) from the* eligible contractors* of appropriate class of the vendor for the Live broadcast of I-League matches (production and broadcasting) on *27.10.22* with last date for submission of application on *01.11.22.* *The value of the work was not mentioned. * *The rate to be quoted should be inclusive of GST & all other taxes*, Levies as per NIT. *Validity* of the tender offer was for a period of *5 days.* *The last date of submission of tender was not mentioned. * *The date of opening of the tender was not mentioned. * *The cost of the tender documents was not mentioned. * The details of the *Earnest Money Deposit and the Security Deposit* were not mentioned. But, the *Agreement was concluded(enclosed the agreement) on 10.11.22* with Kaleidoscope Productions & Services LLP, Kolkata ( Renamed as KPS Studios). The amount of Remuneration to be paid was *Rs 7.98 Cr net of VAT*, and the term of providing services under this agreement shall be from* 07.11.22 till 01.05.23. * This company is classified as a Land Transport : *Transport via pipelines. With activities of Development Redevelopment of Buildings, Buying and Selling, Construction Activities(enclosed)* . The *annual turnover of this company as on 31.03.2021 is Rs 3.20 Cr*(enclosed) AIFF *spent Rs 1,93,73,198*/(shared by FSDL, AIFF & I-league clubs) for I-League matches production & Broadcasting for *2021-22*,conducted at single venue due to Covid Regulations.The *total expenses of production incurred Rs 2.35 Cr* in 2021-22 for all the events, tournaments. *Where as the total production & Broadcasting expenses for 2022-23 was Rs. 13,27,55,050/.* *AIFF incurred production(home and away) cost of Rs 51.00 lakhs only in the year 2018-19. * And, in the *year 2019-20(home & away) for 87 matches the total production cost was Rs 1.85 Cr*, out of which *each I-league club burden was around Rs. 4.00 lakhs, AIFF burden was around Rs 50.00 lakhs only. * The burden on each I-league club in 2022 - 23 was *Rs 17.00 lakhs. * Similarly, huge burden on each IWL matches also from less than Rs 50,000/- jumped to Rs 2.50 lakhs. *Agreement concluded for I-League for Rs 7,98,47,600/ inclusive all levies for the year 2022-23. * *AIFF Committed to pay Rs 12,06,01,568/ to the above company as per the various agreements. * *AIFF PAID Already Rs 9,42,20,168/ ( 7,98,47,600 + 1,43,72,568). Again, by paying GST 18% extra, Violated the NIT and the signed agreement conditions. * *The improper and unfair decisions taken by The President, Vice President, The Treasurer & The General Secretary would spoil the bright future of the I-League clubs in India.* The Clubs are the main back bone of the Indian Football Prospects. *The norms of The TENDERING & PROCUREMENT were Totally Violated. * The Guidelines of The Central Vigilance Commission were also(enclosed) Violated. The Non Disclosure of Mr. Shaji's Salary was the biggest blunder along with the Withdrawal of AFC Hosting Bid Rights. *Both the decisions were not transparent.* The present management has totally forgotten the present proceedings in the Honorable Supreme Court. All the irregularities should be investigated by *CBI, CVC, along with the Forensic Audit. * The Legal Department of AIFF was totally* inefficient with insufficient knowledge and information. * https://www.cvc.gov.in/?q=guidelines/tender-guidelines https://taxguru.in/finance/public-procurement-india-legal-regulatory-provisions.html *My humble request to all the Ex Co members and Stakeholders (State Associations) to take Stubborn Action immediately to safeguard the AIFF and its Financial Reserves. * Yours Sincerely, Gopalakrishna Kosaraju President Andhra Pradesh Football Association 9845053999