Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) thanks the eminent independent jury members of ISL Regulatory Commission and ISL Appeals Panel for hearing the tri-party matter over the last six months. The proceedings were concluded today.

The ISL Appeals Panel comprising of Honourable former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Mr. Kshitij Vyas heard the submission of all parties in Mumbai and announced its verdict today, as following:

Points Docking of FC Goa Revoked

In response to FSDL’s appeal against docking of 15 points of FC Goa ahead of ISL season 2016, the ISL Appeals Panel found merit in FSDL’s argument “to keep football fans interest above all matters, and to provide a level field for all teams.”

The ISL Appeals Panel in its judgement revoked the sanction on 15 points docked on FC Goa, thus allowing FC Goa to start their ISL 2016 campaign on par with other teams in the League.

Ban on FC Goa’s owners lifted

ISL Appeals Panel has revoked the respective ban on two of FC Goa’s owners, viz. Dattaraj Salgaocar and Srinivas Dempo. The decision was taken basis letter of regret submitted by the owners and Elano Blumer, to the ISL Appeals Panel, terming the incidents as something that happened in the heat of the moment.

Since it was a first time offence and based on the regret letters received, the Appeals Panel has revoked the respective bans on the owners.

The Appeals Panel noted that players, Club officials and all others associated with the League need to display behaviour that is an example for the fans and public.

FC Goa to pay Rs 6 crore to FSDL

Appeals Panel has reduced the FC Goa’s financial penalty to Rs. 6 crore from the earlier Rs. 11 crore. The Appeals Panel also stated that this amount to be paid to FSDL, should be utilised for investments solely in grassroots development programmes for football in the country.

Appeals Panel also set aside Rs. 1 crore penalty levied on FC Goa to be paid to Chennaiyin FC as part of the latter’s legal expenses.

FSDL management accepts Appeal Panel’s order. FSDL is delighted for the fans of FC Goa as the Panel today revoked verdict on docking of points. Goa has come together in unified colour since the inception of ISL. The fans’ unwavering support for FC Goa has only helped the growth of football in the state.

FSDL looks forward to the upcoming season with renewed vigour to continue the football momentum it has built over the last two years.

(Indian Super League Press Release)