The JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION of INDIA [ JAI ]

THE JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

50, Kamaraja Salai, Pooranankuppam, Puducherry 605007,

INDIA

MEMORANDUM of ASSOCIATION

AND

RULES and REGULATIONS

The

JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION of INDIA

[ JAI ]

National Head

Quarters

SHREESHYLA ESTATE, KANAKAPURA ROAD , BENGALURU 560062, INDIA

Registered

Office

50, Kamaraja Salai , Pooranankuppam, Puducherry 605007 ,

India

THE JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

50, Kamaraja Salai, Pooranankuppam, Puducherry 605007,

INDIA

CHAPTER A : MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION

1.0 NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION

1.1 THE REGISTERED OFFICE

2.0 OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION

CHAPTER B: CONSTITUTION & RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.0 NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION

2.0 ADDRESS OF THE ASSOCIATION

3.0 ASSOCIATION YEAR AND OFFICE TIMINGS

4.0 MEMBERSHIP

5.0 AFFILIATED STATE & UNION TERRITORY ASSOCIATIONS

6.0 THE GENERAL BODY OF THE JAI [ GB ]

7.0 THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JAI [ EB ]

8.0 ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

9.0 THE JAI PRESIDENCY

10.0 POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

11.0 MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

12.0 JAI COMMISSIONS [SUB-COMMITTEES ]

13.0 ATHLETES COMMISSION

14.0 PREVENTION OF AGE FRAUD

15.0 ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

16.0 WOMENS COMMISSION : PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

17.0 ARBITRATION COMMISSION : DISPUTE RESOULTION FOR MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS

18.0 DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION AND SANCTIONS

19.0. APPEAL AGAINST ARBITRATION

20.0 ETHICS COMMISSION : UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR AND ACTS OF VIOLENCE

21.0 MEDICAL COMMISSION : ANTI-D OPING

22.0 FINANCE : BANK ACCOUNTS

23.0 ACCOUNTS CLAUSE

24.0 INVESTMENT / FINANCE CLAUSE

25.0 AMENDMENT CLAUSE

26.0 DISSOLUTION CLAUSE

27.0 DURATION

28.0 APPLICABILITY OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

29.0 OFFICIAL LOGO / AWARD OF ASSOCIATION COLORS

30.0 OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE JAI

31.0 MISCELLANEOUS

32.0 BENEFITS

THE JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

50, Kamaraja Salai, Pooranankuppam, Puducherry 605007,

INDIA

CHAPTER A : MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION

1.0 NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION :

The Association shall be known as The JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION OF INDIA [ JAI ]

1.1 THE REGISTERED OFFICE :

The registered office of the Ju-Jitsu Association of India [ JAI ] shall be situated at

50, Kamaraja Salai, Pooranankuppam, Puducherry 605007 , India .

The National Head Quarters shall be the situated in the city of residence of the

incumbent National President.

2.0 OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION :

2.1 To establish itself as a society / association, registered under the Societies

Registration Act, 1860 and under any other applicable State laws, with the main

objective being the development of the unique martial art and combat sport Ju-Jitsu

2.2 To establish itself as a legally registered and recognized National Sports Federation

[ NSF] in the name and title of the Ju-Jitsu Association of India [ JAI ] and to carry

on with the activities and objectives of the World Body, The Ju-Jitsu International

Federation [ JJIF] and the Continental Body, The Ju-Jitsu Asian Union [JJAU] as

their sole affiliate in India

2,3 To regulate and promote across India, the martial art combat sport and self

defence system JU-JITSU, [ which name shall deem to mean and include all other

existing names for the same or similar combat sport namely JIU JITSU, YAWARA ,

JAPANESE JIU JITSU , BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU [ BJJ ] , NE WAZA, JU JUTSU ,

JIUJITSU , COMBAT JIU JITSU etc., ] permitting those engaged in this dynamic sport

to attain both intellectual and physical development. Ju-Jitsu is a complete and effective

self defence and combat sport , practised by men and women , sub juniors, juniors,

youth and adults of all ages, using the various parts of the body to effectively

accomplish various kicks, punches, blocks, throws takedowns , grabs , locks and

submission techniques.

2.4 To regulate Ju-Jitsu competition events which are categorized into Jiu Jitsu [Ne

Waza] , No Gi Jiu Jitsu , Duo System , Show System , Fighting System, Contact Ju-Jitsu

System , Para Ju-Jitsu and Self Defence events.

2.5 To function as the sole recognized National JU-JITSU body in India, recognized by

and affiliated to the JU-JITSU International Federation [JJIF] and the JU-JITSU

Asian Union [JJAU ]

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2.6 To affiliate and bring together JU-JITSU athletes, JU-JJ Associations, Sports Clubs,

Organizations, and JU-JITSU training schools across the States and Union Territories of

India. The purpose of the JAI is to promote the martial art combat sport of JU-JITSU

and thus create an awareness of the traditions of this unique martial sport and to

develop health, fitness, competitive spirit, courage, and confidence amongst all its

practioners across India. JAI aims to develop the spirit of friendly competition and

cordial relationship between the States and Union Territories of India, through the

practice of JU-JITSU in all its aspects

2.7 To organize in India, Zonal, National, Continental and International JU-JITSU

Championships, Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, Lectures, Referee and Judges Clinics

on JU-JITSU and to select members to form Committees thereof, etc.

2.8 To deploy its members for training JU-JITSU athletes for International and

Continental and National JU-JITSU Championships and for training and selection of

National and State JU-JITSU Referees, Judges and Coaches etc., for establishing

training camps all over the country. All appointments of State or Union Territory JAI

Representatives at any level, State or Union Territory JU-JITSU Referees, Judges,

Coaches, Regional Officers etc., shall be made only by the JAI.

2.9 To function as a recognized National Sports Federation and use the expression “India”

or “Indian” or any equivalent expression in any other language in its title or in any

athletic competition controlled by JAI , as and when applicable.

2.10 To select and nominate athletes and coaches and other personnel for the

National JU-JITSU team, which shall represent India in any international JU-JITSU

event

2.11 To bid for and host, with/ without the prior approval of the Central or State

Government, any officially recognised international JU-JITSU competition in India,

subject to conditions, as may be specified in the approval;

2.12 To organize or conduct any JU-JITSU event, including annual national JU-JITSU

championships ; referee and coaching camps and discharge such other functions and

duties for the development of JU-JITSU India, as may be required by the Ju-Jitsu

International Federation JJIF , Ju-Jitsu Asian Union JJAU .

2.13 To resist and prevent all unethical practices in sports (including the elimination of

doping, age fraud, sexual harassment of athletes and the violation of IOC Charter and

its Code of Ethics)

2.14 To have an in-house grievance resolution mechanism for redressal of grievances

relating to efficient functioning, election of Office Bearers, representative character of

the general body, protection of interest of athletes, promotion of the sport, maintenance

and audit of accounts, moving of no confidence resolutions and connected internal

management matters;

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2.15 To ensure that the JAI shall secure and shall maintain at all times, valid affiliation

with the Indian Olympic Association [IOA] and with the Ju-Jitsu International Federation

[ JJIF] , Ju-Jitsu Asian Union [JJAU].

2.16 To ensure that the JAI shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records,

audited annually by a chartered accountant defined in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of

section 2 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.

2.17 To ensure that The JAI will conduct annual National JU-JITSU Championships for

Adults, Youth , Junior and Sub Junior age groups , for both male and female athletes

2.18 To adhere to all matters provided under the National Sports Development Act, as

and when applicable, subject to the provisions contained in the sub-sections (1) and (6)

of Section 24 of the same., as and when applicable.

2.19 To adhere to the conditions which may be prescribed in consonance with the IOC

and IOA Charter , IOC Code of Ethics and the charter of JJIF , as and when applicable.

2.20 The JAI will also have the following additional objectives :

a) To adopt , endorse and enforce the Constitution, General Rules and Technical Rules

and Referee Rules of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation [JJIF] for all National

and State level JU-JITSU championships and events and to ensure proper holding of such

meetings, competitions, referee selections under the guidance of the JJIF. Prior

permission from the JAI has to be obtained for any State or Union Territory or Interstate

or Inter Territory JU-JITSU tournaments, proposed to be conducted by affiliated members

from any State or Union Territory in India

b) To affiliate itself to JJIF, JJAU and to enforce all rules and regulations and the Code

of Ethics of International Olympic Committee [IOC] , the Olympic Council of Asia [OCA],

the Global Association of International Sports Federations [ GAISF] , the SportAccord

International Federations’ Union, The International World Games Association, the Indian

Olympic Association [IOA], the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Sports Authority

of India [SAI] and the National Anti- Doping Agency [NADA] and the School Games

Federation of India [SGFI], as well as other recognized National and International Sports

Authorities, Sports Federations and Organizations, including the Commonwealth

Games, the University Games authority and the World Games Authority

c) To constitute the JAI Athletes Commission, in accordance with the corresponding

section of the National Sports Development Act, as and when applicable .

d) To endeavour to secure availability of indoor stadia, sports halls, sports equipment and

other amenities for the benefit of JU-JITSU athletes across the Nation;

e) To provide for a free, fair, expeditious and transparent in house mechanism within the

JAI for resolution of grievances of athletes, support personnel, and other entities

associated with the sport of JU-JITSU

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f) To perform its duties and discharge its functions as a public authority in accordance

with the corresponding section of the National Sports Development Act, as and when

applicable.

g) To publish on the JAI official website, mandatory details of the preceding years

activities of the Association, as may be prescribed by the concerned National Authority

h) Only affiliated State or Union Territory members of the JAI will be permitted to use

the name and logo of the JAI and take part with their team in the National, Continental

and International JU-JITSU championships, seminars and other events

i) To educate the general public of our Nation, on the value of amateurism in JU-JITSU

sporting events and to guard and enforce the rules of amateurism.

j) To guard and enforce rules of JJIF / JJAU / JAI by co-operating and affiliating itself

with National Olympic and National Sports Authorities, with other like minded National

Sports Federations, Sports Medicine & Sports Cultural Organizations and with JU-

JITSU enthusiasts and patrons across the nation and across the world

k) To ensure that the jurisdiction of the JAI shall cover the entire Indian subcontinent

and that on all legal matters, the City Civil Courts located in the city of the office of the

President of the JAI , shall have specific jurisdiction.

l) To acknowledge that any member of the JAI General Body aggrieved by any dispute

or discrepancy in the internal management of the JU-JITSU Association of India, may

within sixty days of such dispute or discrepancy, refer the matter with respect to an

application for grant of accreditation, to the Appellate Sports Tribunal, when applicable

m) To do every act that may be necessary and expedient in the promotion of Ju-Jitsu,

across India and to keep the JU-JITSU martial art movement completely independent,

autonomous and entirely free from all political, religious and commercial influences .

n) To encourage and assist in the organization of JU-JITSU sporting meets and events

between Countries, States, Regions, Cities, Universities, Schools and other Institutions,

o) To organize National JU-JITSU Championships in any city of any State or any Union

Territory of India, once in every year or as often as possible, in close cooperation with

the concerned JAI affiliate and with the concerned the state sports authorities.

p) To be solely responsible for managing the funds of the JAI , and raise such funds by

any means such as holding training certification , grading or lecture seminars , health

camps etc., and to employ the funds of the JU-JITSU Association of India in such a

manner as shall be deemed necessary in its best interest.

q) To establish and maintain JU-JITSU training centres, hostels, gymnasia and health

club facilities etc. and to offer these facilities to the members and to the public, irrespective

of caste, creed or religion or gender.

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r) To ensure that the Profit of Income of the JAI and the filing of returns thereof shall be

as per the corresponding section of the State Societies Registration Act

s) To ensure that the income of the JAI from whatever means , shall be utilized solely

for the realization of the objectives of the Association and that it shall not be

distributed amongst the members of the JAI.

2.21 The President and the Vice President of the JAI are fully authorized by the

members to correspond directly with the concerned Registrar of Firms and Societies

CHAPTER B: CONSTITUTION & RULES AND REGULATIONS OF

THE ASSOCIATION

1.0 NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION

The name of the association shall be The JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION of INDIA [ JAI ]

2.0 ADDRESS OF THE ASSOCIATION

2.1 The registered office of The JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION OF INDIA shall be situated

50, Kamaraja Salai, Pooranankuppam, Puducherry 605007 , India and

the said office location may be changed to any other city in INDIA, as and when decided

by the majority resolution of the Executive Board of the Association. The National

Headquarters of the JAI shall be located in the city of residence of the incumbent

President of the JAI.

2.2 As and when required the JAI may establish a Secretariat at Delhi, so as to facilitate

its working and coordination with the IOA and the Government of India.

3.0 ASSOCIATION YEAR AND OFFICE TIMINGS :

The Official year and the Financial year of the JAI shall be from 1

April to 31

March

and the office timing of the Association shall be 9.00 AM TO 12.00 PM. and 3.00 PM to

6.00 PM Mondays to Fridays

4.0 MEMBERSHIP :

4.1 Membership shall be open to all recognized State or Union Territory JU-JITSU

Associations across India, with each being represented in the JAI General Body by one

or two Authorized Representatives , irrespective of the nationality, gender, caste,

religion and political beliefs of its members. Membership will be open to all residents

of India over the age of eighteen years, irrespective of caste, gender, creed or

religion

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Patron

- As resolved by the

Member Admission Fee

- Rs

10,000.00

Life Member Admission Fee

- Rs

1,00,000.00

4.2 The following shall be the initial categories of membership and their respective

subscriptions which may be subsequently amended by a resolution of the JAI.

JAI Executive Board

Annual Membership Renewal fees - Rs . 6,000.00

or as may be resolved by the JAI Executive Board

4.3 Only authorized representatives of full member State and Union Territory JAI

Associations and JAI Life members are eligible to vote and contest for posts in the

Executive Board of the JAI in the General Body Meeting.

4.4 JAI Annual Membership Fee / Renewal Fee shall non- refundable and shall be paid

by all affiliated members on or before 30

June of every year. Any JAI member whose

membership renewal fee remains unpaid, would be termed as a defaulter and shall not

be entitled or be eligible to attend the meetings of the General Body, Executive Body or

any other JAI Committees nor shall such defaulter be permitted to participate in any JAI

authorized championships or event.

4.5 Defaulters will be served a written Membership Fee Demand Note, by the JAI

Treasurer, either by email or by speed post or by courier or registered post, demanding

for payment of the outstanding annual renewal fee, along with the penalty fee of

Rs.500/- per month, for ONE year of default. Defaulters will be entitled for restoration of

rights and privileges only on payment of the annual renewal fee along with the

applicable penalty fee.

4.6 If even after the serving of the Demand Note by the JAI Treasurer, a State or Union

Territory JU-JITSU Association that does not pay the renewal fee along with the penalty

as prescribed on or before the last day of September of the same financial year, the JAI

Executive Body has the right to suspend such member and recommend to the

General Body to disaffiliate the member from the JAI rolls of membership The decision

of the JAI General Body will be final in this respect

4.7 Termination of membership:. With respect to a member State or Union Territory

Association, JAI membership shall be considered as terminated and withdrawn :

a. Upon dissolution or declaration of insolvency of the said member ;

b. Upon determination that said member no longer fulfils the requirements of the JAI

Constitution;

c. Upon expulsion of the said member from the JAI, for violation of the JAI / JJAU / JJIF

Constitution and/or the JAI or IOC Code of Ethics, subject to a decision made by the

General Body and after having given a reasonable opportunity to the member concerned

to be heard. Such decision shall be made by a majority of at least 2/3 of the votes cast by

the voting members present.

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d. Upon being disaffiliated or derecognized by the JAI or by the concerned State

Olympic Association, as the case may be;

e Upon the concerned State Registrar of Societies reporting gross irregularities in

internal functioning of a State or Union Territory JU-JITSU Association

f. Upon the concerned State Registrar of Societies or any competent authority under

any State law under which the State or Union Territory Association was registered,

removing the name of the State or Union territory Association from its register or

cancelling the said registration

g. Upon determination that the Certificate of Registration of the State or Union Territory

Association has been obtained by misrepresentation of material information or by

fraudulent means;

h. Upon determination that the said State or Union Territory Association has failed to

hold elections for its executive body as provided in its memorandum of association or

articles of association or bye-laws or has committed gross irregularities in the election

procedures;

i. Upon discovery that the said State or Union Territory Association has failed to publish

its annual audited accounts or submit its annual returns to the authority concerned;

j. Upon determination that the said State or Union Territory Association has misused

or unauthorizedly diverted any State Government funds or JAI funds or any other

funds given to it in assistance;

k. Upon determination that the said State or Union Territory has violated any section of

the Sports Development Act as may be applicable in that State or Union Territory

l. Upon breach of the JAI provisions on the payment of Membership Admission and

Annual renewal fees

m. Upon failure of the said member to adequately develop and promote JU-JITSU , due

to the Associations inability to properly organise work in their Sate or Union Territory;

n. Upon refusal of the said member to implement resolutions and directives of the JAI ;

4.8. With respect to natural persons or individuals within or affiliated to the JAI,

membership is considered as withdrawn or terminated :

a. Upon death, resignation or loss of mental capacity of the concerned person ;

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b. Upon conviction of an offence which is of serious nature under the Indian Penal Code

or Prevention of Corruption Act, the Office Bearer or EB member or Sub-Committee

Member shall resign immediately and if not then they will be excluded and will not be

allowed to contest in the elections of the Executive Board l / Office Bearers of the JAI

till three years after completion of the sentence and the case will then be referred to the

JAI Ethics Commission for further guidance.

c. When charges have been framed by any Court in India, in respect of an offence

which is of serious nature under the Indian Penal Code / Prevention of Corruption Act,

in which the punishment of imprisonment of more than 2 years is prescribed . In such

cases the said Member will resign immediately and if not then they will be provisionally

suspended and will not be eligible to contest in the elections and the case will then be

referred to the JAI Ethics Commission for further guidance

4.9 When the conduct or behaviour of any JAI Member compromises the JAI Code of

Ethics and the JAI or JJIF Constitution be referred to the JAI Ethics & Legal

Commission for recommending necessary penal action / expulsion

4.10 Upon expulsion in case of violation of the JAI / JJAU / JJIF Constitution or the

JJIF or JAI or IOA Code of Ethics. The final decision shall be made by the General

Body Meeting after having given a reasonable opportunity to the member concerned to

be heard. Such decision shall be made by a majority of at least 2/3 of the votes cast by

the voting members present.

5.0 AFFILIATED STATE & UNION TERRITORY ASSOCIATIONS:

5.1 All JAI affiliated State and Union Territory JU-JITSU Associations shall

autonomously manage all JU-JITSU activities in their respective State or Union Territory

and the intervention of any other public or private or national or international authority in

their internal affairs is to be resisted and is prohibited.

5.2 A State or Union Territory Association is eligible for apply to become a member of

the JAI, provided it qualifies as State or Union Territory , which is duly recognized by

the Government of India

5.3 All member State or Union Territory Associations of the JAI shall function as

autonomous and Non-Profit , Amateur, Martial Sport / Combat Sport organizations,

abiding by the Rules and Regulations of JAI and by the rules and regulations of JJIF

and the JJAU and must be free of all professional involvement.

5.4 All State or Union Territory JU-JITSU Associations under JAI must strive against

and resist, both passive acceptance and active implementation of any form of

discrimination based on the grounds of political beliefs, caste, colour, gender or

religious beliefs.

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5.5 The JAI shall accredit and recognize and affiliate as its FULL member only one

State or Union Territory JU-JITSU Association from each State or Union Territory in

INDIA, subject to that JU-JITSU Association evidencing that it has a minimum of 50%

of the District level Associations affiliated to it. [ founder members are excluded from

this condition ]

5.6 Apart from the above minimum 50% DISTRICT affiliation precondition, in order to

acquire full membership, all aspiring state or union territory JAI members shall undergo

a two-year trial period as Provisional Associate Members and must demonstrate during

this two year period that they:

a. Have held at least one State / Union Territory JU-JITSU championship

b.. Have held one State / Union Territory JU-JITSU coaching seminar

c. Have held one State / Union Territory JU-JITSU referee seminar

d. Have participated in at least one National JU-JITSU championship

e. Have complied in full will all statutory and legal requirements

5.7 The JAI may grant to any applicant State or Union Territory Association lacking the

full requisite qualifications or being otherwise non-eligible for full membership, recognition

as a provisional “Associate Member”, or as a “Candidate Member” subject to and

depending on whether :

a. That Association is registered and active or yet to be active in that State or

Union Territory

b. The Association does not have an adequate number of members and activities

to become a full State or Union Territory Association in accordance with the

criteria prescribed above for full JAI membership

c. That Association has or has not complied with the regulations of the Registrar

of Societies or Income Tax Authorities in their State or Union Territory

5.8 The provisional Associate or Candidate members may take part in all activities of the

JAI , but shall have no right to vote, nor the right to propose or second any motion at any

JAI meeting.

5.9. Provisional Associate or Candidate members who do not meet the requisites for

becoming full members as cited above, may be removed from the JAI membership or be

replaced by another, following the end of the two-year period for any justifiable

reason, by a resolution to this effect passed by the Presidency or the Executive Board

[EB] of the JAI

5.10 Under exceptional circumstances ,the JAI Presidency / or EB has the authority to

confer FULL membership rights to any Associate State member , without the necessity

of having fulfilled all the JAI membership eligibility criteria at that juncture, subject to

subsequent ratification at the following GBM and subject to it undertaking in writing , to

evidence full compliance of all JAI Membership requisites within a specified time bound

period.

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5.11 Full members, Associate or Candidate Members of the JAI may resign from their

capacity as JAI members by submitting a notice in writing to that effect, to the

Secretary General of the Executive Board [EB] of the JAI

5.12 Honorary Membership of JAI and Honorary Designations may be conferred on any

eminent persons, for the purpose of promotion of JU-JITSU by the Presidency or EB of

the JAI , subject to subsequent ratification of the same by the JAI General Body . Such

Honorary conferees will NOT have the right to vote, propose or second any motions in

JAI EC or JAI GB .

5.13 Only ONE State / Union Territory JU-JITSU Association from each State / Union

Territory in INDIA will be eligible to apply to become an Full / Associate / Candidate

member of the JAI. Furthermore only one or a maximum of two Authorized

Representatives from each such State / Union Territory Association can be nominated

and become eligible to vote in the JAI General Body Meetings and be eligible to contest in

elections for posts in the JAI Executive Body & Committees.

5.14 Until such a time that State / Union Territory Associations are formed and registered

in each of the State / Union Territories of INDIA , the President on behalf of the Executive

Board of JAI can nominate or appoint a capable person or authority to represent the JAI

in that State / Union Territory.

5.15 Only authorized representatives physically present at any JAI General Body Meeting

will be eligible to cast his/her vote . Proxies are permissible, but only one proxy per

member present is permitted and all proxies must be supported by a signed written

authorization of the absentee member or his/ her State / Union Territory Association.

5.16 The Register of the JAI and all amendments there to , shall be open for inspection

to all the members and also to Officers of the concerned Registrar of Societies .

5.17 Any member found to have violated any of the Rules or Regulations of the JAI or

that of the JJIF/ JJAU, or the Charter of the IOC / IOA or JAI Code of Ethics, can be

after a due inquiry constituted by the JAI Executive Board, be suspended or debarred

from the JAI for specified a period of time, the duration of which will depend on the

nature and seriousness of the violation.

5.18 Such an errant member can however be expelled or debarred from the JAI only by

a resolution passed by 2/3 majority of the members of the Executive Board.

5.19 The Presidency and/or the Executive Board of the JAI shall be the final and

ultimate authority in all matters pertaining to Acceptance / Rejection of all applications

for Membership of the JAI from candidates across any State or Union Territory.

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6.0 THE GENERAL BODY OF THE JAI [ GB ]

6.1 The General Body of the JAI is the absolute authority for the election of all Office

Bearers and Executive Board Members. Executive Board members shall be elected

from the members who form the General Body. The General Body Meeting [ GBM} shall

be held ordinarily at least once in every financial year, at such place and time as

determined by the JAI Executive Board.

6.2 Membership in the General Body of the JAI shall be in accordance with gender

equality legislation, and shall ensure that the representation of any gender is not less

than ten percent. of the total membership of the GB

6.3 Authority and Functions of the General Body are as under :

a] To constitute and function as the ultimate authority within JAI on any matter

b] To elect the President, Secretary General, Treasurer , Vice Presidents and all other

members of the Executive Board, as well as to revoke their powers and authority, if

need be;

c] T monitor the activities and to ratify the resolutions adopted by the JAI Presidency ,

the Executive Board as well as other Committees and Commissions of the JAI

d] To ratify the annual reports submitted by the JAI President, Secretary General

Treasurer and other JAI officers and bodies;

e] To ratify and approve applications for membership and to remove /debar Full or

Associate or Candidate or Honorary members from JAI Membership

f] To approve the annual audited balance sheet and profit and loss statement of JAI;

g] l] To approve and ratify the JAI annual budget and annual expenditure

h] To approve the JAI annual programme and Calendar of Events;

i] To approve and ratify all matters and proposals concerning JAI and the national

development of JU-JITSU in India, as submitted by any State or Union Territory

Association

j] To adopt and enforce the Constitution and Rules and Regulations of JJIF, JJAU and

the JAI Constitution, as well as all its amendments thereof

k] To approve and ratify and adopt all amendments to the JAI Constitution, Rules and

Regulations;

l] To adopt resolutions on allegations or claims pertaining to the activities and orders of

the President, Secretary General, Executive Board and other bodies and Commissions

of the JAI;

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m] To adopt resolutions and rulings on all matters that do not directly fall under the

jurisdiction of other bodies of JAI hereunder;

n] To ratify appointments of Auditors for the Association as resolved by the EB

o]. To take remedial or penal action against any State or Union Territory Member, found

to have breached the Constitution or the General Rules or the Technical or Referee

Rules of the JAI / JJIF / JJAU or if it is determined that the election of any members to

their State or Union Territory Executive Board was made by using procedures violating

those stipulated in their State or Union Territory constitutions approved by JAI

p] To ratify and approve the Amalgamation or Dissolution of the Association

6.4 The General Body shall comprise of :

1. Authorized Representatives of Full Members and/or proxy holders

2. Members of the Executive Board

3. Associate Members

4. Candidate Members

5. Observers

6. Special Invitees

6.5 Only FULL Member State or Union Territory Members affiliated to the JAI and in

good standing have the right to vote and right to speak in the GBM.

6.6 The minimum requisite quorum for the General Body Meeting [GBM ] shall be 50%

members of the Executive Board and 1/3 of the JAI members with voting rights in good

standing.

6.7 Representatives of full members are required to present written proof of their

authorization to represent their State or Union Territory Association at the General Body

Meeting signed by the Executive Board of their State or Union Territory Association, to

the Secretary General of the JAI before the commencement of the GBM .

6.8 Members represented in the JAI General Body shall accord with gender equality to

ensure that the representation of any gender is not less than ten percent. of the total JAI

membership

6.9 The General Body Meeting shall be convened Once every year and preferably at

the same venue as and in conjunction with the National JU-JITSU Championship . The

Championships and GBMs as far as possible may rotate between the Member State or

Union Territories and/or zonal regions therein.

6.10 In the event that a scheduled National JU-JITSU Championship is postponed, then

accordingly the corresponding General Body Meeting may also be postponed until such

time as the next National Championship is organised.

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6.11 An Extraordinary General Body Meeting [EGBM] of the JAI may be convened

by the Secretary General within TWENTY ONE days of a request for the same made

in writing citing the reasons either by:

1. The Presidency

2. Or by a Majority of the Members of the Executive Board

3. Or By at least 50% of the full members.

6.12 The Secretary General acting under the guidance of the Executive Board shall

prepare the Agenda for the sessions of the General Body Meeting. Should the

Executive Board be absent or unable to act, the President shall provide the necessary

guidance to the Secretary General on the same .

6.13 Any member State or Union Territory Association wishing to submit points or

issues for inclusion in the agenda of a session of the General Body Meeting, should

submit full details of the same to the Secretary General, at least 45 days prior to the

scheduled date of the General Meeting.

6.14 A notice of the date and venue of the General Body Meeting as well as a copy

of the agenda shall be dispatched by the Secretary General to all member State or

Union Territory Associations, to the members of the Executive Board and to the

concerned IOA and Government authorities [when applicable ] , as well as to all

other concerned persons, either by registered letter, or by fax, email , telegram or by

speed post or courier , at least 21 days prior to the scheduled date of said GBM.

6.15 The General Body Meeting shall elect members to posts in the Executive Board

and shall approve any amendments to the JAI Constitution, and to its Rules and

Regulations. It reviews and ratifies the financial report and approves the annual report

and annual budget. It shall consider recommendations from its committees and boards

and shall raise questions if necessary. It shall review questions and decisions made by

the Executive Board of JAI as well as proposals made by Members and may ratify the

same.

6.16 The General Body Meeting may, as a rule, examine only those items listed on the

agenda, with the exception of any item in respect of which 2/3 of members present with

voting rights, may additionally propose for discussion, but only with the permission of

the chairman of the GBM.

6.17 The General Body Meeting shall be chaired by the President JAI and in his/her

absence by a Vice President chosen by ballot. Should the President and Vice

Presidents be absent, the Meeting shall be chaired by any one of the members of the

Executive Board chosen by ballot.

6.18 All votes will be cast by show of voting cards, which shall be issued only to

Members with voting rights by the Secretary General. Representatives of all member

State or Union Territory Associations with voting rights shall have one vote each only,

with the exception of the cases as cited in Article 6.5 hereof and in case of Proxy.

6.19 The Chairman of the General Body Meeting has the right to a casting vote in the

case of a ballot tie.

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6.20 Unless so provided otherwise herein, Members of the Executive Board other than

the President, shall have no voting rights unless they represent a Full Member State

or Union Territory Association and present to the Secretary General, written proof of

their authority signed by the Executive Board of their State or Union Territory JU-JITSU

Association, prior to the commencement of the General Meeting.

6.21 Candidates contesting for posts in the Executive Board must be announced to the

Secretary General ,no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled date of JAI General Body

Meeting.

6.22 Candidature for posts the Executive Board other than the President, must be

supported by a special document issued by the Presidency of the State or Union

Territory Association of the candidate, which attests the position that the candidate is

contesting for. The Sate or Union Territory Association must also be of good standing and

must be a Full Member of the JAI.

6.23 To be eligible to contest as a member of the JAI Executive Board , a member must

evidence that he/she :

a) Be a permanent resident of the said State or Union Territory represented .However

the Presidential candidate need only be a permanent resident of India and may

necessarily reside in the any JAI member state or union territory ,

b) Be in full possession of his / her civil rights and mental capacity ;

c) Undertakes in writing that if in the event of conviction for an offence which is of

serious nature under the Indian Penal Code / Prevention of Corruption Act, the said

Executive Body Member / Office Bearer , shall resign immediately and if not then they

will be excluded and will not be allowed to contest in the elections of the Executive Body

of the JAI till three years after completion of the sentence and the case will then be

referred to the JAI Ethics Commission for further guidance.

6.24 Candidate Members for ALL the posts in the EB and Commissions of the JAI

should not have had any charges framed against him/her under section 228 of the

Criminal Procedure Code for any offence involving a punishment for more than three

years;

6.25 Unless provided otherwise herein, he/she shall not exceed the age of sixty six

years at the time of first contesting the election and should not hold office after attaining

the age of seventy years;

6.26 He/she shall obtain previous sanction from the Government of India, if the said

candidate is a Government servant and he /she be allowed to hold office for a maximum

period of four years;

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6.27 He/she should not have served as an Office Bearer in the Executive Body of the

JAI for more than two consecutive terms of office each term not exceeding four years:

Provided that an Office Bearer, who has held the office as such for two consecutive terms,

(each term not exceeding four years), shall be eligible to hold such office after a period

of four years from the date on which he completed the second term:

Provided further that this clause shall not apply to any election for the office of the

President of the JAI ;

6.28 The President of the JAI shall not be eligible to re-contest for the post of President

on completion of twelve years or three terms of office of four years each in that office

with or without any break;

6.29 An Office Bearer shall be debarred from holding the office in the JAI immediately

upon his conviction by a court of law and sentence for a period of two or more years of

imprisonment for a period of six years from the date of conviction or for a period of six

years after completion of sentence whichever is later.

6.30 A Minister (whether as a Cabinet Minister or Minister of State or Deputy Minister)

in the Ministry or Department of Sports in the Central Government and any other official

of the Department of Sports in the Central Government or any official of the Sports

Authority of India shall not be eligible to contest for any elective post in the JAI until the

expiry of five years from the date of relinquishing the charge as such Minister or retirement

or relinquishing of charge by the officials, as the case may be;

6.31 An Office Bearer of the JAI Executive Board [as defined herein] shall not be

eligible to concurrently hold the post of an Office Bearer in any other IOA recognized or

Govt. recognized National Sports Federation, except the National Olympic Committee

where the term served in the JAI shall not be included in the computation of limitation

of tenure;

6.32 An Office Bearer of the JAI who has completed one term shall not be eligible to

contest for the post of an Office Bearer in another National Sports Federation unless a

period of four years has elapsed from the date he vacated his office.

7.0 THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE JAI [ EB ] :

7.1 The Executive Board [EB] of JAI shall consist of initially of SEVEN Members duly

elected to these posts by the General Body. More EB members and more EB

designations may be added / amended as and when required for whatsoever reason,

the majority resolution of the Presidency or Executive Board and ratified subsequently

by the General Body.

• The National President [ CEO ]

• The Vice President [ VP North Zone]

• The Vice President [ VP East Zone]

•

The Vice President [ VP West Zone]

• The Vice President [ VP South Zone]

• The Secretary General [ COO]

•

The Treasurer [ CFO]

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7.2 As and when applicable, the elected posts of the JAI President, Secretary General

and Treasurer ONLY shall be deemed as the Office Bearers of the JAI, as defined by

the Indian Olympic Association or as stipulated in the National Sports Development

Bill,

7.3 The term of office of the elected EB Members and the Members of all the other

Committees of the JAI shall initially be for a period of FOUR years or till the next

elections are held or as resolved by the Executive Board and duly approved by the

General Body. Any interim vacancies in the EB, that may arise due to resignations etc

may be filled by members nominated by the Executive Board.

7.4 The election of members into the Executive Body of the JAI shall be conducted in a

fair and transparent manner at least once in every four years, in accordance with the code

of elections as may be prescribed;

7.5 As and when applicable, eminent JU-JITSU athletes [ Jutsukas] as nominated by

the Athletes Commission shall be included in the decision making process of the

Executive Body and the commissions of the JAI.

7.6 Membership and voting rights of the nominee athletes from the JAI Athletes

commission in the Executive Board shall be two, each representing a gender. As and

when deemed necessary by the Executive Board , the total strength of the

athletes in the JAI Executive Board shall not be less than twenty percent exclusive

of those who are elected by the General Body. Provided if through the electoral process

a total strength of the athletes does not constitute twenty percent of the executive

body, the Athlete Commission shall nominate the additional eminent athlete

members, to the Executive Board to constitute twenty five percent who shall have

the same membership and voting rights as all other members of the Executive Board.

7.7 Provided further that the said athletes proposed through the General Body of the

JAI, who have participated in any Olympics, Asian Games, World Cup/Championship,

Commonwealth Games or at least three national championships conducted by the JAI /

JJIF shall be counted towards the twenty percent representation of the athletes.

In case an athlete(s) fulfilling the definition of eminent JU-JITSU athlete is not available

within the JAI , the Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association shall nominate

one or more persons to constitute twenty percent of the athletes’ representation.

7.8 Tenure of Posts All Members of Executive Board of the JAI shall be elected for a

term not exceeding four (4) years and they may be eligible for re-election as below:

a) All Members of Executive Board shall be elected on obtaining simple majority votes

of the eligible full members of the JAI present for voting at the election.

b) ‘Term’ shall normally mean a period of 4 years.

c) “ Cooling Off Period ’ shall mean a period six months less than the Term.

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d) No member shall hold a post of Executive Body Member , upon attaining seventy

years of age. All Executive Body and Sub Committee Members must retire from his/her

post of office immediately upon on attaining the age of seventy years:

Provided however that in the event of an Office Bearer / EB Member also holding a post

in the executive Board or Commission or Committee or Council of the Ju-Jitsu

International Federation, or the Ju-Jitsu Asian Union, or the Ju-Jitsu South Asian Union,

the age limit may be extended for the duration of the term as the holder of a post in the

International Federation if his/ her continuance in the International Body is conditional

upon his being an Office Bearer in the JAI , as the case may be;

e) No member shall hold one or more Executive Board or Sub-Committee post for more

than 5 consecutive terms or 20 years, whichever is less.

f) No Member shall hold the post of post of National President of JAI for more than three

consecutive terms or twelve years, whichever is less.

g) No Member shall hold the post of Secretary General or Treasurer for more than two

consecutive terms or eight years, whichever is less, but can contest for the post of

president after completion of two terms without a cooling off period.

h) Two terms shall be treated as consecutive with the gap between them is less than

the cooling off period.

i) Members who have already completed 5 consecutive terms in any of the Office

Bearer as defined herein without a cooling off period will have to take a break of one

cooling off period before being eligible to contest for any Office Bearer post.

j) A member after completing the maximum number of consecutive terms permissible as

above shall be eligible for election to Office Bearer posts only after a cooling off period.

k) Secretary General or Treasurer will be eligible after a cooling off period to contest for

their or each other’s post after completing two terms.

7.9 Each and every Executive Board member of the JAI shall be individually and jointly

accountable to the National President of the JAI, and shall be subject to an Annual

Performance Review, wherein they must evidence their efficient execution of his/her

assigned EB responsibility and designated duties . He/she may be subject to penal action.

suspension and/or dismissal from the EB by the majority vote of the EB / GBM, in the

unlikely event of determination of any breach of the JAI rules & regulations or for

dereliction or negligence of duty or for indulging in or partaking in any anti JJIF/ Anti

JJAU / Anti JAI activities, or for prolonged or continued inactivity or absence from

meetings.

7.10 Any JAI Executive Body Member or JAI Commission / Sub Committee member,

found have absented himself/herself from THREE consecutive JAI Executive Body

Meetings , without prior notice with valid and acceptable reason, would be summarily

considered having voluntarily resigned from his/her post of elected office.

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7.11 The members of the Executive Board must have meetings at least two times a

year as well as on the occasion of JAI General Body meetings. The Executive Board

may be convened by the President or by at any time as he/she may deem fit or as

requested by the majority of the members of the Executive Board. The Executive Board

must ratify all decisions concerning JAI that were made directly by the Presidency,

under any emergency circumstances.

7.12 In the event that any elected EB member or JAI Commission member faces

charges that have been framed by any Court in India, in respect of an offence which is

of serious nature under the Indian Penal Code or Prevention of Corruption Act, in which

the punishment of imprisonment of more than 2 years is prescribed, then the said

Member / Office Bearer/ Member of the Executive Body of the JAI must mandatorily

and immediately resign from office and if not then he/she will be provisionally

suspended and will not be eligible to contest in the elections and the case will then be

referred to the JAI Ethics & Legal Commission for further action.

7.13 Any member of JAI whose conduct / behaviour compromises or willfully violates

the JAI Code of Ethics and the JAI or the JJIF / JJAU Constitution shall be referred to

the JAI Ethics & Legal Commission for further action . Any other allegation of unethical

conduct shall be referred to the Ethics & Legal Commission within 2 weeks, who will

forward its findings within 60 days to the Executive Board for a decision. In case the

finding is against any Office Bearer or Member of the Executive Board, then he/she will

need to recuse from that Executive Board meeting.

7.14 The Executive Board shall not include more than two representatives from each

State or Union Territory JU-JITSU Association. The National President of JAI shall be

exempt from such precondition.

7.15 At the expiry of a term of office, any elected member of the Executive Board shall

be automatically eligible for re-election to the same office.

7.16 The members of JAI Executive Board must not derive any personal financial or

commercial profit directly or indirectly from the JU-JITSU business world. This clause

however does not apply to professional managers / consultants / JU-JITSU coaches /

JU-JITSU Referees and JU-JITSU instructors etc., who may be retained with

remuneration and nominated or inducted as EB members by the majority decision of the

Presidency or by the Executive Board, subject to ratification at the Subsequent GBM.

7.17 As far as possible both genders must be represented in the JAI Executive Board

and JAI Commissions

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7.18 Honorary Life President : The General Body may nominate up to three persons

who have rendered unique and distinguished service for the cause of the JU-JITSU

movement in the Nation as Hon. Life Presidents . Such Hon. Life Presidents shall hold

office during their lifetime. The Hon. Life President shall be invited to the General Body

Meeting of the JAI . The Hon. Life President shall have no right to cast his vote at the

GBM.

7.19 JAI may induct Honorary Members, whose title is awarded at the JAI General

Body Meeting are inducted based on proposals received from any State or Union

Territory Member Association or on recommendation of the JAI Executive Body . Such

members may be individuals, companies, associations or other public organizations

that have made a specific contribution to the development of JU-JITSU in India or have

provided special services to the JAI,

7.20 JAI may induct Associate Members (organisations and individuals) that provide

practical assistance in the promotion of JU-JITSU in India. They are selected by the JAI

General Body based on the recommendations of the corresponding State or Union

Territory JU-JITSU Associations or of the JAI Executive Board.

8.0 ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

8.1 The NATIONAL PRESIDENT of JAI, shall be an established and renowned national

or international sports federation management expert or a renowned National or State

Official or Dignitary or a National Patron of the Sport and he/she shall function as the

Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of the Association. The National President will direct

the Executive Board Members of the of JAI and will represent JAI within the Nation and

Globally whenever needed.

8.2 The National President shall advise JAI Executive Board on JJIF / JJAU guidelines

developmental polices and strategies and issues

8.3 He/she shall be responsible for representing the interests of the JAI Presidency

globally and shall represent the JAI within the Executive Boards / Commissions of the

JJIF / JJAU and all pertinent International or Continental Sports Governing authorities.

8.4 The National President shall with full legal authority of JAI General Body, and with the

assistance of the JAI Secretary General, .represent the JAI in all JJIF / JJAU

Congresses / AGM / Conferences and Seminars and he/she shall hold the absolute

mandate and authority of the JAI Executive Board and General Body , with the right

speak and right to vote on behalf of the JAI, ensuring its best interest at all times..

8.5 The President shall represent the interests and rights of the world bodies JJIF /

JJAU and all other world bodies within India and within the JAI and shall uphold and

enforce the constitution and rules and regulations and the code of ethics of JJIF/ JJAU

and shall monitor and govern the compliance of the same by all affiliated JAI state and

Union Territory members

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8.6 The National President has the authority, responsibility and duty to uphold the

rights, the integrity and the global image of the Ju-Jitsu Association of India and that of

the Nation, on a global platform.

8.7 The President has the authority and duty to protect the interests, participation rights

and welfare of all JU-JITSU athletes of the Nation and represent their interests to the

JJIF, JJAU Executive Boards, and other international sports authorities, so as to secure

adequate technical training , manpower and training materials and fiscal support to set up

and maintain a world class JU-JITSU training infrastructure within the nation for the benefit

of JAI Members..

8.8 The President and the Secretary General of JAI shall be ex-officio Members of JAI

Commissions I and shall govern and monitor the National Team Selection Commission, so

as to ensure in the interests of the Nation, that eligible and highly skilled national JU-

JITSU athletes, secure the right and opportunity to participate in all international JJIF

approved events , as well as in all IOC events, OCA events [ Asian Indoor Martial Arts

Games , Asian Beach Games and Youth Games , Children of Asia Games ] South

Asian Games , Sport Accord Combat Games , Police Games , University Games ,World

Games and any other Internationally recognized Martial art/Combat Sport event, as and

when may be applicable.

8.9 The National President shall uphold and enforce the constitution and rules and

regulations and the Code of ethics of the JAI and shall monitor the compliance of the

same by all affiliated JAI state and Union Territory members.

8.10 The President ,in due consultation with the Zonal Vice Presidents and other EB

Members, shall be responsible for the formulation and monitoring the successful

implementation of all approved plans and policies for the promotion and propagation of

JU-JITSU within the States and Union Territories of the Nation.

8.11 He/she with the assistance of the EB members shall be responsible to expedite and

secure the official recognition of the JAI as a National Sports Federation duly recognized

by the Indian Olympic Association [IOA] the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , the

Sports Authority of India and from The School Games Authority and the University Games

Authority as well as from all other relevant National Sports Governing Bodies

8.12. He/she shall ensure and monitor compliance of the JAI to the National Anti Doping

Agency [ NADA] Guidelines as well as compliance to the IOA code of Ethics, the

Government of India Sports Development Bill [when applicable]

8.13 The President shall be responsible for supervising the overall functioning of the

JAI and has the duty to secure and ensure adequate funding for the JAI Annual

Budget and for day to day operations from Government and Corporate and/or Private

funding and sponsorships , so as to fulfill JAI Annual Budget and the JAI national JU-

JITSU Development plan

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8.14 The National President is exclusively responsible for the monitoring of the day-to-

day activities of JAI, for the guiding the EB Members , for sanctioning of JAI funds, and

for hiring of national administrative personnel.

8.15 The President of the JAI has the mandated authority :

a] To nominate candidates to General Body for the position of Secretary General and

Vice Presidents from among the Executive Board members;

b] To establish commissions and working groups, and delegate part of presidential

powers to them;

c] To authorise members of the Executive Board, other committees and working groups

to sign documents on behalf of the JAI (grant the right of sole or joint signature for

certain documents);

d] To sanction in due consultation with the Treasurer, reimbursement from the JAI

treasury any expenses of members of the Executive Board and other JAI Committees,

incurred legitimately in connection with representing the interests of the JAI globally or

nationally or in connection with payment of Membership or Afflation fees to National or

International Sports Governing bodies to which JAI seeks affiliation , establishing State

representative offices, staging events, organising tours, and other expenses incurred in

the interests of the JAI or JJIF . All such expenses must be justified and certified jointly

by Presidency

e] To sanction in due consultation with the Treasurer, disbursal of funds from the Jai

Treasury to the Zonal Vice Presidents of JAI ,so as to assist the regional development

and promotion of Ju-Jitsu , as and when deemed necessary.

f] To convene a Meeting of the Presidency to resolve any urgent or emergency issues

g] To judiciously sign JOINTLY with the Secretary General, all documents entailing any

legal and financial liability for the JAI or for its members or its officials, regardless of its

ramifications, whether internal within the nation or external on an international level,

8.16 Should the position of the National President become vacant for a prolonged

duration ,for any reason, the duties of the President shall be performed by the Secretary

General of the JAI. In cases when the Secretary General is unable to perform the

duties of the President for any reason, the Executive Board of JAI shall authorise one

of the Vice Presidents to perform the duties of the JAI President pro tempore, and

presidential elections shall be held at the next GB meeting.

8.17 In case there being an equal number of votes in the Executive Board voting , the

President shall have the casting vote.

8.18 The VICE-PRESIDENTS shall assist President and substitutes for either one

whenever he/she is unable to perform his/her duties. Each Zonal Vice President of JAI

shall be accountable directly to the National President , for the promotion propagation

and development of JU-JITSU in their assigned Region or Zone [as specifically

assigned by the JAI presidency ].

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In cases where any one Vice-President is unable to perform his/her duties, any other

VICE PRESIDENT shall take additional responsibility and perform those duties.

8.19 In cases where neither of Vice-Presidents are able to perform their duties, one

of the Executive Members will be appointed to chair the Executive Board by the

members present.

8.20 The Presidency of JAI will assign the specific states and/or union territories that

come under the purvey of each Zonal Vice President and may create additional Zonal

regions and/or posts of additional Zonal Vice Presidencies as and when required.

8.21 The SECRETARY GENERAL is the Chief Operating Officer [ COO] of JAI and

undertakes responsibility for its day to day administration of the JAI and he/she is

responsible for the normal day to day correspondence with all JAI Representatives of

State or Union Territory Associations and third parties.

8.22 The Secretary General assists the National President and shall be responsible for

ensuring that the JAI complies to all legal and statutory regulations as prescribed and

as pertaining to a National Sports Federation in India.

8.23 Upon the request of the Secretary General , the President shall appoint a Special

Secretary - without the right to vote – probably residing at the same city as the

Secretary General .He/she shall attend to the work of the Secretary General in his/her

absence.

8.24. The Secretary General is responsible for enforcing and monitoring compliance of

the JAI Constitution, and implementing resolutions as per minutes of the meetings of the

JAI General Body and the JAI Executive Body , as well as for implementing the

resolutions made by the JAI Presidency

8.25 He/she shall monitor the performance of financial obligations of the State and

Union Territory JU-JITSU Associations who are members of JAI;

8.26 He/she accepts and scrutinises and conveys to the EB all applications for JAI

membership and registers the same ;

8.27 He / she Maintains and updates records of All JAI members;

8.28 He / She is the official custodian of all JAI documents and records including the

8.29 He/she ensures that the proclamations and agenda of all JAI General Body

Meetings and all JAI Executive Body meetings are sent out in a timely manner;

8.30 The Secretary General undertakes the duties of the JAI President in his/her absence

from office.

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8.31 The TREASURER is the Chief Financial Officer [ CFO ] of the Association.

He/she shall be responsible for the day to day governance of all monetary transactions

of the JAI and ensuring financial discipline and accountability of all the EB members.

8.32 He/she shall also be responsible for formulating and implementing the JAI Annual

budget as approved by the GB and shall maintain and update the corresponding books

of accounts of JAI . It is mandatory that all disbursements from the JAI Treasury/ Bank

Accounts are verified and scrutinized by the JAI Treasurer and sanctioned by the

National President..

8.33 The EXECUTIVE MEMBERS of JAI , as and when inducted shall assist the Vice

Presidents & the Secretary General in the execution of their duties and shall substitute

for a Vice President in case of need. Recognized national JU-JITSU athletes, nominated

by the JAI Athletes Commission shall also be represented in the EB as an Executive

Members.

9.0 THE JAI PRESIDENCY

9.1 The JAI Presidency ordinarily comprises of the National President, The Secretary

General and the Treasurer, and may also include other members as and when deemed

necessary. It is to be convened by the Secretary General upon the President’s request.

9.2 In cases of any urgency or emergency, the Presidency has the right to convene

and make the appropriate decisions, but these decisions will be binding on the

Executive Board and must be ratified at the subsequent JAI General Body Meeting.

9.3. All documents jointly entailing any legal and financial liability for the JAI or its

members or its officials regardless of its ramifications whether internal within the nation or

external on an international level, shall be judiciously executed only with the National

President and the Secretary General of the JAI.

9.4 The Presidency has the right to initiate interim penal action against any elected EB

member , including suspension and referral to the JAI Disciplinary & Legal Commission

and Ethics Commission for recommending action to the GB for dismissal from post.

Such action can be initiated only in the event that the said errant EB member is found to

grossly negligent or lacking in the execution of his assigned duties or found to have

wilfully violated the Rules and Regulation or the Constitution of the JAI /JJIF or the JAI

Code of Ethics.

9.5 The National President has at his discretion, the personal authority to voluntarily

relinquish his elected position as President of the JAI ,[ in the interest of furthering the

goals of JU-JITSU development in India], and hand over his elected authority and

designation, to any renowned high ranking National or State Official or Dignitary or to

a recognized National Patron of Ju-Jitsu , subject to subsequent ratification of this

handover by the General Body.

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Provided further however that the said National President shall nonetheless continue to

be a Member of the Executive Board of JAI and a member of the JAI Presidency, till the

end of his elected tenure He/she shall then, however bear a new title and new designation

of the Director General of the JAI, he/she may or may not also be considered as an

Office Bearer of the JAI, as defined in herein.as resolved by the Presidency or by the EB

and ratified by the General Body.

10.0 POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD :

10.1 The Executive Board is responsible for the day-to-day management of the JAI

10.2 The Executive Board has all the powers required to regulate technical and

financial issues associated with the activities of JAI . The Executive Board manages the

activities of the JAI and among other things, its duties include:

a) preparation of all supporting materials/ documentation required to adopt resolutions

at General Body Meetings; submission of the aforementioned materials to the GBM for

consideration;

b) implementation of the resolutions adopted by the GBM

c) taking all measures required to achieve JAI objectives;

d) Implementing the directives of the Presidency and monitoring the of the activities of the

Finance Commission and all other Sub Commissions so as ensure the proper

performance of duties by the aforementioned persons in accordance with the law and

the JAI Constitution

e) ensuring compliance with the provisions , the rules and the regulations of JJIF;

f) preparation of provisions and amendments (if necessary) to the Constitution and the

rules the regulations of JAI;

g) framing bye-laws in amplification of the provisions of these JAI Constitution articles.

Such bye-laws come into force immediately but may be amended or rejected by two

third majority in the subsequent General Body meeting.

h) acceptance and scrutiny of applications of candidates for election to the Executive

Board

i) submission of information to the GB on incoming and outgoing EB members of JAI ;

j) submission of draft budgets and reports on the financial activities of JAI for the

preceding period to the JAI General Body

k) consideration and approval of applications from candidates bidding to hosting

National and Other JU-JITSU events in India

l) consideration of expulsion of members and suspension of the JAI membership;

m) early termination and suspension of the powers JAI Executive Board members;

n) acceptance of reports and documents from State & Union Territory JAI Members

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o) subject to ratification by the at the GBM , the EB can appoint an auditor to audit the

JAI annual accounts

p) formulation of the annual budget for the ensuing year to be placed in the general

body for its discussion and approval.

q) appointment of any special sub committees to consider specific matters or to

organize any State events for the Association.

r) nomination and appointment of Patrons for the Association and to nominate and

Appoint a Prominent Individual as the Hon. Members of the Association Both Patrons and

Honorary Members of JAI will not have any voting rights in the Association.

s) Initiation of appropriate action penal or otherwise against any affiliated member or

individual to protect interest and integrity of the JAI as well as the rules and

Regulations and Constitution of the JAI as well as that of JJIF / JJAU.

11.0 MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD :

11.1 At least 50% of EB members must be present to form a quorum. In an Executive

Board Meeting. If no quorum is present in the meeting can be adjourned and then

reinstated after a time at the discretion of the President .

11.2 The Executive Board shall meet at least TWICE a year ,or as often as deemed fit for

the business of the Association, for which ordinarily 21 days prior notice shall be given to

every member of Board and to the relevant JAI Commissions and committee in advance

by email / speed post / courier . Every member shall have one vote. All matters shall be

decided either by voting or by ordinary raising of hands. In case of a tie/equal votes the

President shall have the additional casting vote .

11.3 Resolutions of the JAI Presidency or by the JAI Executive Board made via electronic

or internet media and group chat such as Skype, WhatsApp, FB Messenger etc are

permissible and shall be considered valid, subject to quorum and record of the same or

written records of the same being maintained and subject to ratification by the General

Body.

12.0 JAI COMMISSIONS [SUB-COMMITTEES ]

12.1 JAI Commissions shall be formed as and when required, so as to cater to the work

of the JAI or as required by the appropriate authority, as per the recommendation of

the Presidency or the JAI Executive Board, based also on written suggestions and

nominations received from the JAI member Associations .

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12.2 The activities of these Commissions are directed by the JAI Presidency and/or

by the Executive Board in accordance with resolutions of the General Body , so as to

preserve the integrity, values and traditions of JU-JITSU as a universal and Olympic

Martial A rt & Combat Sport.

12.3 Unless provided otherwise herein, the JAI Commissions shall consist of a qualified

Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary and two Executive Directors , appointed

by the Executive Board of JAI on the basis of their relevant abilities , track record and

merit. In case the Commission Chairman resigns, his/her responsibilities are

transmitted to the Vice Chairman until the next General Body meeting.

12.4 The National President and the Secretary General of JAI ,shall also be an ex officio

member of all relevant JAI Committees.

12.5 As per IOA / JJIF Guidelines the JAI shall initially constitute Sub Committees

or Commissions below

a) Technical Commission [ Referees & Coaches Commission ]

b) Finance Commission

c) Ethics & Legal Commission

d) Athletes Commission

e) Women’s Commission

f) Media & Publicity Commission

g) Arbitration & Disciplinary Commission

h) Medical and Anti-Doping Commission

i) Ju-Jitsu Disciplines Commission

j) National Grading Commission

k] Para Ju-Jitsu Commission [ Differently Abled Commission ]

l) National Team Selection Committee

13.0 ATHLETES COMMISSION

13.1 As and when applicable, JAI shall in compliance to the National Sports Development

Act , constitute the JAI Athletes Commission, consisting of members and to perform the

duties and discharge its functions as defined under the Act.

13.2 Composition of the JAI Athletes Commission for shall consist of elected members:

i) At least 7 members, so as to ensure that every discipline of JU-JITSU, as the case may

be, is represented in the said Athletes Commission;

ii) Preference will be given National Athletes who have taken part in any JJIF

recognized International or Asian Championships or to athletes who have been placed

in the top 10 ranking in any JAI Senior National JU-JITSU Championships .

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13.3 Minimum percentage of Women will be as per guidelines of the IOC quota for

Women in its Athletes Commission. Provided further that when the number of athletes

qualifying in a sport, are less than seven then all such athletes shall constitute the Athletes

Commission.

13.4 The JAI Athletes Commission all be elected as follows:

a] Election shall be held at the same year as the election of the JAI Executive Body,

with the same tenure as of the Office Bearer of the JAI

b] Every Athlete taking part in Senior Nationals of the JAI in that year shall be eligible to

vote Athletes Commission. Each athlete will have one vote.

Provided that in the event the senior Nationals are not being conducted regularly,

athletes who have taken part in the international competition shall be eligible to vote.

c] All elected members to the JAI Athletes Commission will elect one of their members

as the Chairperson for the said tenure.

13.5 . The Chairperson of the Athletes Commission will be nominated as an Executive

Member on the Executive Board of the JAI

a] The Chairperson of the Athletes Commission shall further appoint an athlete to the

Executive Board of the gender other than the Committee chairperson.

b] The Chairperson of the Athletes Commission will appoint Athletes of the Commission

in committees/sub-committees of JAI, wherever possible unless stated otherwise in the

constitution of the JAI.

13.6 Athletes Commission will advise the JAI Executive Board on the need of the

athletes as regards to:

1) Sport Development;

2) Training and competition schedules;

3) Resolution grievances;

4) Selection and Technical Criteria;

5) Logistical and administration support; and

6) Support for Athletes beyond his/her competitive sports career.

14.0 PREVENTION OF AGE FRAUD :

Prevention of wrong disclosure of age by sports persons.

14.1 The Central Government may prescribe rules, for prevention of wrong disclosure of

age by an athlete, guardian, coach, trainer or other support personnel

14.2 It shall be the responsibility of the JAI Executive Board and Sub Committees to

prevent wrong disclosure of age by an athlete of the national core group and the JAI

shall be facilitated in this regard by the Sports Authority of India.

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15.0 ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

15.1 In compliance with the JJIF Constitution, member State and Union Territory JU-

JITSU Associations affiliated to the JAI, may participate ONLY in events and competitions

organised by affiliated units the JAI

15.2 State and Union Territory JU-JITSU Associations and their athletes, referees and

coaches wishing to have sporting ties with organisations who are not JAI members or

whose membership in JAI is suspended, may do so ONLY with the prior written

sanction of the JAI Presidency or EB. Appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken

against any member State or Union Territory JU-JITSU Association and / or athletes

that violate this regulation.

15.3 All international JU-JITSU competitions as well as Continental Championships and

World Cups that my be held in India must adhere to prevalent the rules and Regulations

of the JAI. All JJIF approved competitions in India must be held in strict accordance with

the JJIF Regulations applicable .

15.4 Only athletes who are citizens of India, with a high level of training who have

been recommended by the relevant State or Union Territory JU-JITSU Association and

who are residents of the corresponding state or union territory will permitted to

take part in any JAI approved National , Continental or International JJIF recognized

competitions.

15.5 Provided however that under extraordinary circumstances, the JAI Executive

Board / Presidency has the authority to adopt a resolution on permitting certain athletes

[ not fulfilling the conditions herein ,other than citizenship ] to take part in international

JJIF competitions .

15.6 State and Union Territory JU-JITSU Associations are responsible for organising their

own internal JU-JITSU competitions, camps and seminars.

16.0 WOMEN’ S COMMISSION : PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

16.1 It shall be the duty of the JAI EB to prevent sexual harassment in sports , and as

such the JAI shall constitute a Women’s Commission , which along with the JAI Legal

Commission and Disciplinary Commission shall adopt measures ,as under :-

a] Notify, publish and circulate, guidelines for the safety and well being of all involved in

Sports;

b] Establish appropriate systems to ensure healthy relationship between coach and

athletes;

c] Provide for sufficient number of women members in the coaching and support staff

for every woman athlete or team of women athletes;

d] Provide appropriate conditions for women in respect of work, leisure, health and

hygiene;

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e] Provide reasonable assistance to the adversely affected athlete, where sexual

harassment occurs as a result of an act or omission by any third party and initiate

appropriate legal action against such third party;

f] To ensure resolution of all sexual harassment complaints, in a time bound manner so

as to comply with the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court or the mandate of any

other enactment:

g] Provided that, to prevent the possibility of any undue pressure or influence from

within the organisation, the JAI Women’s Commission shall have an independent

member either from a non-governmental organisation or other body/person, as the case

may be, who is familiar with the issues of sexual harassment.

17.0 ARBITRATION COMMISSION : DISPUTE RESOULTION FOR STATE OR

UNION TERRITORY ASSOCIATIONS

17.1 It is mandatory that all unresolved disputes raised by any member / association of

JAI must be settled by the Arbitration & Disciplinary Commission of the JAI and if

still unresolved may be referred to National Sports Arbitration Tribunal and all JAI

Members shall voluntarily surrender their right of seeking redress in any Court of Law.

17.2 As a general rule, before any important resolution or a measure such as mentioned

above affecting a State or Union Territory Association , the JAI will first inform, consult

and co-ordinate with the Indian Olympic Association or the National Sports Arbitration

Tribunal .The IOA and the National Appellate Sports Tribunal must nonetheless respect

the autonomy of the JAI as an independent legal entity.

17.3 All matters in relation to breach of ethics shall be referred to the Ethics and Legal

Commission of the JAI as per the regulations of the Ethics and Legal Commission.

18.0 DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION AND SANCTIONS

18.1 In case of violation of the JAI / JJIF or IOC Charter and /or the Code of Ethics, the

errant member Association or their representatives and the members of its Executive

Board are liable to be referred to the JAI Ethics and Legal Commission in conjunction

with the JAI Arbitration and Disciplinary Commission , whose task it would be to

recommend action as under :

a) Issuance of a Caution Notice / Show Cause notice by the JAI Executive Board

b) Issuance of a Warning Notice by the JAI Executive Board

c) Suspension for a specified period of time by the EB or by the General Body

d). Expulsion from the JAI by the General Body

The final decision for expulsion shall be made by the General Meeting and after having

given a reasonable opportunity to the member concerned to be heard. Such decision shall

be made by a majority vote of the full members present:

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Note :-

1. No penalty shall be imposed before the member at fault has been heard at the

interrogation specially conducted for this purpose.

2. Should an affiliate member fail to present itself through its accredited office-bearer at

the interrogation, it shall be considered as having been interrogated.

3. As a general rule, except in special circumstances duly appreciated, suspension shall

be applied as a temporary measure.

4. Disciplinary sanction, such as suspension or expulsion, will not be taken unless

supported by two thirds of the General Body Members present and voting.

19.0. APPEAL AGAINST ARBITRATION

19.1 . Any decision taken by JAI is subject to appeal before the JAI Disciplinary and

Arbitration Commission of the JAI within 21 days after the receipt of decision.

19.2 All Associations / members affiliated to the JAI . shall commit themselves to refer

their unresolved sports-related disputes for settlement through the process of arbitration

with JAI Arbitration Commission which would be the highest internal authority for the

resolution of sports-related disputes within the JAI.

19.3 Any appeal against a decision made by any JAI Arbitration Commission may be

submitted to JAI which will resolve the dispute definitively in accordance with the Code

of Sport-related Arbitration through the National Appellate Sports Tribunal.

19.4 Such appeal shall be submitted within 21 days after the receipt of the decision

from the Arbitration Commission , failing which the decision given by the JAI Arbitration

Commission shall be final and binding. Under no circumstances, the time limit of 21

days shall be extended.

20.0 ETHICS COMMISSION : UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR AND ACTS OF

VIOLENCE:

20.1 If during any Olympics Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, South

Asian Games, National Games, State Games or in any other International competitions,

any incidence of unsportsmanlike behaviour on the part of any JAI member

sportsman/sportswoman, official or coach, which includes instances of assault . verbal

or physical abuse, making undesirable gestures, abusing the decision of the

Judges/Referees and provoking the opponents or spectators, etc., in a word, committing

any act not in keeping with the propriety of sports and the integrity of the Nation and State,

and or laws , social norms of the host nation , shall be liable for stringent penal action as

follows:

i. Disqualification for the duration of the event of that category of competition;

ii. Disqualification for the entire duration of the competition;

iii. Prohibition from participation in ALL competitions for a fixed period of time.

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21.0 MEDICAL COMMISSION : ANTI-DOPING

21.1 In compliance with JJIF and NADA regulations , any use of substances designed

to artificially enhance an athlete’s performance is prohibited. In this regard, the provisions

of the Anti-Doping Regulation of the JJIF, along with the rules of the World Anti-Doping

Agency and the World Anti-Doping Code, shall apply.

21.2 Neither any participants in competitions held under the auspices of JAI and JJIF,

nor its officials or officers may interfere with the collection of samples for doping control.

21.3 The resolution to impose sanctions against athletes, officials or state or union

territory associations that violate anti-doping regulations is adopted in accordance with the

National Anti-Doping Agency [ NADA] Regulations , the World Anti-Doping Code. , and the

rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency [ WADA].

22.0 FINANCE : BANK ACCOUNTS :

22.1 The JAI Treasurer shall receive and keep proper account of the funds and assets

of the Association. All monies of the JAI shall be deposited in a recognized bank,

approved by the Executive Board and such account or accounts shall be operated as

under : :

By the National President singly or jointly with the Treasurer

By the National President singly or jointly with the Secretary General

22.2 All financial disbursals must be sanctioned by the National President

22.3 The fiscal year of the Association shall be from 1

April to 31

March.

22.4 The Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statements of the JAI shall be duly

audited annually by a recognized firm of chartered accountants and returns filed with

the Income Tax Authorities & with the Registrar of Societies as per the corresponding

section of the State Registration of Societies Act

22.5 Profit of Income and filing returns thereof shall be as per as per the corresponding

section of the State Registration of Societies Act

23.0 ACCOUNTS CLAUSE :

23.1 Proper accounts of the Association shall be maintained regularly. The accounts shall

be audited by a Chartered Accountant every year. Accounts shall be closed by 31

March every year. Copy of the Balance Sheet and the list of Committee members

shall be filed with the Registrar of Societies as per as per the corresponding section of

the State Registration of Societies Act

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24 .0 INVESTMENT / FINANCE CLAUSE :

24.1 The funds of the JAI shall be spent only towards the attainment of the objects of

the Association and no portion there of shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly

to any of its members through any means. All payments due to JAI must must be

made in favour of the Ju-Jitsu Association of India, by online transfer or by DD or account

payee cheque or by direct cash remittance to the JAI Bank account

24.2 JAI funds shall mean the funds of JAI Annual Budget secured by various sources

or dues, in particular as below :

а) membership admission dues;

b) annual membership renewal dues;

с) various contributions and donations;

d) gains from selling rights to coverage of sporting events organised by JAI with prior

approval of JJIF by broadcasting images and/or sounds from the event by any means

and/or technologies, by recording of the broadcast and/or photos of the event, as well the

placing advertisement;

f) various licensing dues;

g) dues from participation fees in various events;

h) fines;

i) investments, other funds and gains;

j) gifts and bequest values;

k) dues for the right to various benefits;

l) dues for permission to use JAI / JJIF emblems for advertising purposes;

m) profits from potential investments, resources, shares, etc.

24.3 The amount of the JAI annual membership dues and renewal fees for the State

and Union Territory members is as resolved by the JAI Executive board and ratified by

the General Body

24.4 All contributions, duties, dues and fines are the property of the JAI and are non-

refundable, except in cases of gross errors.

24.5 JAI is bound by its obligations. The performance of the aforementioned obligations

is secured by the assets of the JAI.

24.6 The funds of the JAI shall be invested in the modes specified under the provisions

of as per the corresponding section of the State Registration of Societies Act

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25.0 AMENDMENT CLAUSE :

25.1 Alteration or amendments to the Memorandum of Association shall be made only

as per as per the corresponding section of the State Registration of Societies Act.

25.2 Change of Name or change of Rules & Regulations of the Association shall be

made only as per the corresponding section of the State Registration of Societies Act

25.3 Regarding amalgamation of Association, the corresponding section of the State

Registration of Societies Act , shall be followed.

25.4 No amendments to the Memorandum of Association Rules and Regulations shall

be repugnant to the provisions of the corresponding section of the State Registration of

Societies Act.

25.5 Every amendment in the memorandum of association or articles of association or

rules of the JAI shall be passed by resolution of the General Body and before coming

into force it shall be registered and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the

Societies Registration Act, 1860 or a State law under which the JAI is registered

26.0 DISSOLUTION CLAUSE :

26.1 The dissolution of the Association, if it arises, shall be as per the corresponding

section of the State Registration of Societies Act

26.2 In the event of dissolution or winding up of the Association, the assets remaining

as on the date of dissolution shall under no circumstance by distributed among the

members of the Association but the same shall be transferred to another Association

whose objects are similar to those of this Association and which if applicable enjoys

recognition under Section 80(g) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as amended from time to

time.

27.0 DURATION :

27.1 The Association so formed shall be permanent and irrevocable.

28.0 APPLICABILITY OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

28.1 The Ju-Jitsu Association of India [JAI], as a National Sports Federation is deemed

to be a public authority except in respect to certain matters as defined in clause (h) of

section 2 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and the JAI must perform its duties and

discharge its functions as such under that Act., as and when applicable

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28.2 Notwithstanding anything contained in the RTI Act 2005, the JAI shall NOT be

deemed to be a public authority in respect of the following matters, namely:-

(a) selection, appointment or exclusion of any athlete, coach, trainer or physiotherapist

for participation in any JU-JITSU competition;

(b) quality of performance of an athlete at any JU-JITSU competitions;

(d) medical health and fitness of an athlete;

(e) the whereabouts of an athlete;

(f) test results and information that are treated as confidential under the National Anti-

Doping Agency Code

(g) information including commercial confidence, trade secrets or intellectual property,

the disclosure of which would harm the competitive position of a third party.

29.0 OFFICIAL LOGO / AWARD OF THE ASSOCIATION COLORS

29.1 The Official logo of the JAI shall be an outer ring bordered in red , with the words

Ju-Jitsu Association of India , inscribed in it in Blue, with an inner circle bearing the

National Tri Color with a clenched fist in white at the centre ,bound below by a black

belt with red stripe centered at the bottom . The Logo of the JAI as described herein,

shall remain the sole intellectual property and trademark of the JAI and unless already

provided otherwise, can be used by others only with the prior written approval of the JAI

Presidency.

29.2 JAI approved National JU-JITSU Athletes / Officials / Referees and Coaches may

be awarded the JAI colors and shall be permitted to wear the above Logo as a BADGE

or Crest on their Athletic Uniforms or on their Official Blazer Pockets.

29.3 JAI EC members and JAI authorized Officials may be awarded the JAI colors

and shall be permitted to wear the above Logo as a small metal badge or Lapel Pin

29.4 The Presidency of the JAI is the sole authority for the awarding of JAI colors to all

eligible parties .

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29.5 Wearing of the JAI colors by any OFFICIAL along with the requites Identity

card shall entitle him/her, hinderless access to all Official events held within the

Jurisdiction of the JAI

30.0 OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE JAI

30.1 The Official website of the JAI shall be

www.ju-jitsu.in

30.2 The Website Administration shall fall under the purview and strict supervision of

the JAI Presidency

30.3 All affiliated State and Union Territory JAI Associations shall be featured on the

JAI website

30.3 Statutory data such copies of audited annual financial statements etc., as may be

stipulated by any competent authority shall be featured on the JAI website

31.0 MISCELLANEOUS

31.1 The Interpretation of this Constitution/ Memorandum of Association and Rules and

Regulation and Bye Laws of the JAI, as rendered by the Executive Board of the JAI

shall be deemed as final and binding on all parties and all members of the JAI for all

purposes and all issues.

31.2 The JAI Executive Board shall adopt resolutions in all situations not covered

specifically in this Amended Constitution/ Memorandum of Association and Rules and

Regulation and Bye Laws of the JAI

31.2 All Resolutions passed by the Presidency and the EB of the JAI shall be deemed

as binding on all members of the JAI , unless revoked subsequently by the Majority vote

of the General Body.

32.0 BENEFITS :

32.1 The benefit of the Association shall be open to all irrespective of nationality, caste,

creed, gender or religion.

32.2 For all things and matters and which have not been specifically provided for therein

above, the provisions of the State Societies Registration Act and the rules made there

under shall apply.

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