SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 4: The Returning Officer of the Jammu & Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) has issued nomination and candidature forms for the election of the association’s executive body, scheduled to be held on November 25.
The forms contain details regarding the election process, eligibility criteria, nomination procedure and other important guidelines for candidates seeking to contest the elections.
The election process is being conducted in compliance with the directions of the 4th Additional District Judge, Srinagar, and will be governed by the existing JKFA Constitution, applicable Model Election Guidelines and National Sports Code.
The nomination form can be downloaded by clicking on https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YrQM6AAYkI1vdTUEZer_qUOLmiYImqlI
In pursuance of the order dated 27.10.2026 passed by the Hon’ble Court of 4th Additional District Judge, Srinagar, in O.S. No. 1436/2023 (CNR No. JKSG020025072023), regarding the conduct of elections of Jammu & Kashmir Football Association (JKFA), the election process for constitution of the Executive Body of JKFA is hereby initiated.
The Hon’ble Court has specifically directed that the election of the Executive Body shall be conducted under the existing Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir Football Association, along with the applicable Model Election Guidelines and National Sports Code.
Accordingly, in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Court and National Sports Governance Code, the election of the Executive Body of JKFA shall be conducted on 25th November, 2026, strictly in accordance with the provisions of the previously existing Constitution of JKFA.
The election process shall be conducted under the supervision of the undersigned, appointed as the Returning Officer for the smooth, free and fair conduct of the elections.
The following procedure and schedule shall be followed for the ensuing elections:
1. ELECTORAL COLLEGE / LIST OF VOTERS
The Electoral College for the ensuing election shall comprise only those members and their authorised representatives who are eligible to participate in the election under the provisions of the previously existing Constitution of JKFA.
The eligibility of District Football Associations, affiliated Football Clubs and other constituent members, including their voting rights and representation, shall be determined strictly in accordance with the said Constitution.
The draft list of eligible members and their authorised representatives constituting the Electoral College shall be published on 05th November, 2026.
All eligible members shall be entitled to submit their objections/representations, if any, regarding the draft Electoral College on 6th and 7th November, 2026, between 1100 hours and 1500 hours.
The objections/representations shall be examined by the Returning Officer, and the final Electoral College shall be notified on 10th November, 2026.
2. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES (11th November to 13th November, 2026)
(a) Nomination papers for the respective posts in the Executive Body of JKFA shall be submitted by eligible candidates to the Returning Officer at the office/venue notified for the purpose, between 1100 hours and 1500 hours from 11th November to 13th November, 2026.
(b) Every nomination paper shall be duly proposed and seconded by eligible members of the Electoral College, in accordance with the provisions of the existing Constitution of JKFA.
(c) Each nomination shall be accompanied by the requisite declaration of the candidate and such identity and eligibility documents as may be prescribed by the Returning Officer.
(d) A candidate shall be eligible to contest only if he/she fulfils the eligibility conditions prescribed under the existing Constitution of JKFA.
(e) The Returning Officer shall prepare and publish the list of nominations received post-wise, after the expiry of the prescribed time for submission of nomination papers.
3.OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATION AGAINST NOMINATIONS (14th November, 2026 to 18th November, 2026)
Any candidate or his/her authorised representative shall be entitled to raise objections regarding the validity of any nomination paper submitted for the respective post.
Such objections shall be submitted in writing to the Returning Officer between 1100 hours and 1500 hours from 14th November to 18th November, 2026.
The objections shall be examined and decided by the Returning Officer in accordance with the applicable constitutional provisions and election procedure.
4. SCRUTINY OF NOMINATION PAPERS (19th and 20th November, 2026)
The Returning Officer shall scrutinise all nomination papers received for the respective posts and determine their validity in accordance with the existing Constitution of JKFA.
The candidates concerned or their authorised representatives may remain present during the scrutiny proceedings and may raise objections, wherever permissible.
After completion of scrutiny, the list of validly nominated candidates shall be published by the Returning Officer on 21st November 2026.
5. WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURE (22nd November, 2026)
Every candidate whose nomination has been found valid shall be entitled to withdraw his/her candidature by submitting a written application to the Returning Officer on 22nd November, 2026, between 1100 hours and 1500 hours.
No request for withdrawal shall be entertained after the expiry of the prescribed time.
6. FINAL LIST OF CONTESTING CANDIDATES (23rd November, 2026)
After completion of the process of scrutiny and withdrawal of nominations, the Returning Officer shall prepare and publish the final list of contesting candidates, post-wise.
The final list shall be displayed at the office of Returning Officer and circulated amongst all eligible members of the Electoral College.
7. DATE AND CONDUCT OF POLL (25th November, 2026)
(a) The election to the Executive Body of Jammu & Kashmir Football Association shall be conducted on 25th November, 2026.
(b) Where the number of validly nominated candidates for any post is equal to or less than the number of vacancies available, such candidate(s) shall be declared elected unopposed, subject to the applicable constitutional provisions.
(c) Where the number of contesting candidates exceeds the number of vacancies, polling shall be conducted through secret ballot.
(d) Only those authorised representatives whose names figure in the final Electoral College shall be entitled to cast their votes.
(e) Each elector shall be required to produce a valid Government-issued identity document before being permitted to cast his/her vote.
(f) Every elector shall cast his/her vote in accordance with the number of votes and voting rights prescribed under the existing Constitution of JKFA.
(g) The Returning Officer shall ensure that the polling process is conducted in a free, fair, transparent and impartial manner.
(h) The polling shall be conducted at the venue and during the timings notified separately by the Returning Officer.
(i) Each contesting candidate may nominate one authorised representative to remain present at the polling station, subject to prior approval of the Returning Officer.
(j) The Returning Officer shall announce the commencement and closure of the poll and ensure proper sealing and custody of ballot boxes.
8. COUNTING OF VOTES AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS (25th November, 2026)
(a) Counting of votes shall commence immediately after completion of polling, at the venue notified for the purpose.
(b) The counting shall be conducted under the supervision of the Returning Officer in the presence of candidates or their authorised representatives, as permitted.
(c) The votes shall be counted post-wise, and candidates securing the requisite number of valid votes, as determined under the applicable constitutional provisions, shall be declared elected.
(d) In the event of a tie, the matter shall be decided in accordance with the relevant provisions of the existing Constitution of JKFA and applicable election guidelines.
(e) The Returning Officer shall prepare and sign the proceedings and declare the results of the election.
(f) The result of the election shall be communicated to the competent authorities and concerned stakeholders for information and necessary action.
9. SUBSEQUENT ELECTION OF SOM AND SPA REPRESENTATIVES
It is hereby clarified that the present election process shall be confined exclusively to the constitution of the Executive Body of Jammu & Kashmir Football Association.
The process for election of representatives of the Sports Organisations Members (SOMs) and the Sports Persons Association (SPA) shall be undertaken separately, after the Executive Body of JKFA has been duly constituted.
The duly elected Executive Body shall thereafter take necessary steps for conducting the election/selection of SOM and SPA representatives, as applicable, in accordance with the relevant constitutional provisions, applicable election guidelines and directions of the competent authorities.
10. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
11. The entire election process shall be governed by the previously existing Constitution of JKFA and the applicable Model Election Guidelines and National Sports Code, as directed by the Hon’ble Court.
12. The eligibility criteria or voting rights for the present election of the Executive Body, shall be in accordance with the existing JKFA Constitution as directed by the Hon’ble Court.
13. All eligible members and stakeholders are directed to adhere strictly to the notified election schedule.
14. Any objection or representation concerning the election process shall be submitted in writing to the Returning Officer within the prescribed timelines.
15. The Returning Officer shall be competent to take necessary decisions on procedural matters arising during the election process, in accordance with the existing Constitution of JKFA and applicable directions of the Hon’ble Court and decision taken thereon shall be final and binding to all concerned, enabling the authorities to take entire election process to logical end.
16. All stakeholders are requested to extend their cooperation to ensure the smooth, transparent and time-bound completion of the election process.
17. Any matter not specifically covered in this notification shall be dealt with in accordance with the existing Constitution of JKFA and applicable election guidelines.
The election process shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Court and the results shall be submitted before the competent Court/authority as required.
