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Establishment and constitution of District Sports Authority - (1) There shall be established by the Government by notification, an Authority for each District by the name of "The District Sports Authority", (2) The District Sports Authority shall consist of the following members, namely:- (a) the District Collector who shall be the Chairman; ex-officio; (b) the Superintendent of Police of the District who shall be the Vice-Chairman; ex-officio; (c) the District Educational Officer; ex-officio; (d) the Executive Engineer, Roads and Buildings or Panchayat Raj Department, to be nominated by the Chairman of the District Authority; ex-officio; (e) three members, out of whom one shall be a woman, to be appointed by the Government from among,- (i) the outstanding sportsman who participated in Olympics, Commonwealth games, Asian games, Ranji-trophy and the like; (ii) persons who have rendered valuable service for the promotion of games and sports in the District; or (iii) reigning champions in different sports and games at the State level, National level and International level tournaments; (f) one member to be appointed from among the Directors of physical education of the University having jurisdiction over the district or any person who had distinguished himself in the field of physical education; (g) a paid secretary to be appointed by the Government who shall be the Member Secretary; 1[(h) the Government may by notification, increase or decrease of Members both in Ex-Officio as well as Members to be appointed by the Government, according to the need of District Sports Authority.] 2[XXXX] (3) The qualifications and other conditions of service and pay and allowances of the Member Secretary shall be such as may be prescribed.