The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to de-seal three stands in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium for today's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, TNCA has assured the apex court that the three stands with 12,000 seats will not be used in any other match without its permission.Earlier, the state government had said that these stands have been constructed without any approval. However, the TNCA said it had obtained permission from the Chennai Corporation to use them during cricket matches till May 22. It had also submitted that stands be de-sealed as the tickets have already been sold for today's match.The Tamil Nadu government has also withdrawn the stability certificate given to all the nine stands at the stadium.The apex court had agreed to give an urgent hearing today on the plea of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association for de-sealing of three stands.
News On AIR | May 14, 2013 2:36 PM
SC asks TN govt to de-seal stands in M.A. Chidambaram stadium for today's CSK-DD tie