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Subs. for the words"Administrative Board" by KS(A) Act, 2018. 9 (2) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the State Sports Council shall have the following powers and functions, namely:- (a)to organize, co-ordinate, regulate and promote all types of sports in the State; (b) to establish sports information centres, stadia, pavilions, playgrounds, parks, children's parks, sports training centres, circus training centres, kalaries and to construct buildings, swimming pools, and pools for water polo and boat race and gymnasia; (c) to acquire or formally request properties for carrying out all or any of its activities for which the State Sports Council is responsible; 28[(cA) The Government may, for the purpose of renovation of any stadium, playground, open place, swimming pool or other permanent sports infra structure which are constructed with the financial assistance from the Government or any agency under it and owned or occupied by the District Sports Council or any other organization registered under it, or for the purpose of its maintenance or management or for both: in case the existing occupants do not manage or maintain the same properly or if the alterations or modifications of the facilities are made for any other purpose not related to sports without the approval of the Kerala Sports Council, take over the management; Provided that before such take over, the Government shall cause to conduct an enquiry for the purpose by an officer not below the rank of a Joint Secretary to the Government and as part of the enquiry and opportunity of being heard shall be given to the parties concerned after serving notice on them.] (d) to conduct or organize by the council itself or through District Sports Council, Corporation Sports Council, Municipal Sports Council, 29***or Village Sports Council or to ensure their participation, in tournaments, competitions, training courses, seminars, coaching centres, exhibitions, tours and other items which help in the promotion of sports and games in the State; (e) to confer titles, issue certificates or award prizes and scholarships or other benefits, in recognition or for encouragement of sports among students, workers, public servants and others; (f) to introduce insurance and accident insurance coverage for sportsmen, coaches and referees in the manner as may be prescribed; (g) to grant assistance by way of loans or otherwise to any person, educational institutions, sports organizations, clubs or associations with a view to promote sports in general or to promote any particular venture or item of sports;