Standing Order No. 1999/2025 of the Excise Department, Government of Telangana dated 13th October, 2025 on participation in competitions [C1H-QG6]

Standing Order No. 1999/2025

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

Excise Department, Government of Telangana

Hyderabad, dated the 13th October, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Directors,

Subject: Participation in competitions by athletes under the Telangana Gaming Act, 1974, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Telangana Gaming Act, 1974 (Telangana Act 2 of 1974), the Excise Department, Government of Telangana hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to participation in competitions by athletes.

2. The matter has been examined. Every athlete carrying on participation in competitions shall make an application in Form E to the Sports Authority within seven days, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five thousand rupees.

3. The Director shall ensure that certificate of recognition is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Sports Authority within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Excise Department, Government of Telangana.

(Secretary to Government)