(a) whether the Government’s attention is drawn to the alleged match fixing in some domestic
T-20 league cricket matches involving players and others;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to formulate a new law to deal with unfair practices
in all kinds of sports;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the time by which the law will come into force; and
(e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to curb match fixing and other
malpractices in sports?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.17
FOR REPLY ON 05-08-2013 ASKED BY DR. PADMASINHA BAJIRAO PATIL AND SHRI BALIRAM JADHAV
REGARDING NEW LAW ON MATCH FIXING.
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) Yes, Madam.
(c) to (e) In order to curb match fixing and other unfair practices in sports, Ministry
of Law has prepared a draft legislation and has sought the views of the Ministry of Youth
Affairs & Sports. Since some of the issues need detailed deliberation and consultations among
various Ministries/ Departments of Government of India and other stake-holders, it is not
possible to indicate a definite time frame for enactment of the said Bill. To curb the
incidents of unfair practices in sports, various agencies of the Government are taking action
under the existing laws.