Srinagar, May 22(KNB): Newly elected Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) President Javid Ahmad Kitab on Thursday officially assumed charge after the petition challenging the JKCA elections was withdrawn from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, paving the way for the elected body to take over the association’s affairs.
According to an official circular issued on May 22, the election results conducted under the supervision of former Chief Election Commissioner of India A.K. Jyoti have now become effective following the vacation of the interim stay order related to the elections.
The case, titled Youth Cricket Club & Others vs Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association & Another [WP(C) 17/2026], saw the interim relief vacated after the petitioners withdrew their plea before the Apex Court on May 21.
Soon after assuming office, JKCA President Javid Ahmad Kitab said the new administration would work with a commitment towards development, transparency, accountability and honesty, asserting that the association’s rule book would remain the guiding force for all decisions and activities.
“This regime will be based on transparency, accountability and respect,” Kitab said, while reaffirming the new body’s resolve to ensure fair administration and institutional integrity within the association.
He further informed that he would remain available at both Srinagar and Jammu offices and that a detailed administrative schedule would be shared with all concerned members in due course.
The circular has also been forwarded to BCCI office bearers, JKCA office bearers, Apex Council members and banking institutions associated with the association.(KNB)