All Out War Breaks Out In Chess Federation Between President, Secy

The SAI in its letter dated 26 November, has asked the AICF to refund Rs 10 lakh, alleging that the utilisation certification submitted by the latter was a forged document and also asked Raja to set up a three-member enquiry committee to probe the issue and submit a report. On the other hand Raja's notice has listed the following business at the Urgent Meeting: Matters relating to Bengal Chess Association ; resignation of AICF Joint Secretary Atanu Lahiri ; discuss and decide on the show cause notice issued to Chauhan and appropriate resolution to be passed after deciding on the show cause notice to Chauhan. On December 6, Raja in a letter to Chauhan promptly cancelled the Central Council meeting and also issued the latter a show cause notice. Chauhan had also informed Raja that the Central Council meeting will be held as scheduled. In a letter to Chauhan on December 6 Raja said the Central Council meeting called by the latter on December 22 was unauthorised and without his permission.