BCCI AGM - (Source: Devajit Saikia)On Friday, September 18, the BCCI conducted its 95th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Mumbai. India's apex cricket board discussed key agendas and issued a press release late in the evening, outlining key developments and goals for the upcoming season.Several important factors were discussed, covering the IPL, finances, umpiring, age verification, player development and the national selection committees. In a rare move, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia disclosed the income tax the board pays to the Indian government.How much Income Tax Does BCCI Pay To Indian Government?As reported by Cricbuzz, the BCCI pays 3000 crore a year as income tax to the Indian government. The revelation comes days after the Supreme Court summoned BCCI members and asked them to explain their absence from the National Sports Governance Act 2025.Notably, there is a debate that cricket remains the only sport out of the National Sports Act, and the recent move by BCCI is also seen as a way to seek exemption from the act. The report added that it is a way for BCCI to say that they are not receiving any government fund rather paying 3000 crore to the government, which is why they shouldn’t be pushed to fall under the act.BCCI Reiterates Its Stance On National Sports Governance ActIn the latest events, the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia too spoke on this matter. Devajit Saikia denied any connection between Income Tax declaration and a way out of the National Sports Act. Instead, Saikia remarked that there are a lot of things to be done by the concerned authorities."Regarding the Sports Act, our stand is very clear. There are a lot of things which have to be done by the concerned authority. Once those exercises are completed and once the Mithun Manhas-led board comes under the Sports Act, a particular notification has to be issued to make it a designated sport,” Saikia remarked.Also Read: BCCI Under Supreme Court’s Scanner; Faces Massive Hurdle Before ODI World Cup 2027“Till that time, we are not supposed to do anything. Whenever that notification comes, immediately we will spring into action. We will do our job as per the rules of the new Sports Act. So, as of today, there is nothing like what was discussed in the Supreme Court that day. We will clarify on October 27, when the matter will be listed next time,” he added.What Is The Matter Between BCCI And Supreme Court Regarding National Sports Governance Act?On August 12 2025, Parliament passed the National Sports Governance Act bill to legally regulate national sports bodies, ensure transparency, and protect athlete welfare. It replaced a 2011 act to bring more transparency and accountability in Indian sports.On Tuesday, September 8, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana questioned BCCI’s legal team to explain why the board and its state associations should not come under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.The Mithun Manhas-led board is firm on their long time stance. The apex cricket board of India has argued that they don’t receive sports funds from the government, which is why they should not be a part of the National Sports Act. Hence, the reason why the BCCI recently revealed that they pay around 3000 crore a year.Also Read: List Of All Decisions Made In September 2026 BCCI AGM
