Telecast ordinance signed

What seems to have helped Dasmunsi get the Presidential nod before the Indo-Sri Lankan cricket series begins on February 8, is the clause in the ordinance that a chunk of the revenue 8212; nearly 19.5 of 25 per cent 8212; that Prasar Bharati would earn from the mandatory sharing of cricket rights would go to cross-subsidise less popular sports such as kabaddi, rifle-pistol and women8217;s hockey.

The President also sought explanation as to why an ordinance was required when a Parliament session was due in a few weeks times. The urgency of bringing an ordinance, it was explained, was to ensure that a law was as indicated by the court in place before the next Indo-Sri Lankan cricket series.