DDCA in HC for certificate to hold T20 World Cup at Kotla

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday moved Delhi High Court seeking directions to the south municipal corporation to issue it an occupancy certificate to hold matches of upcoming T20 World Cup at Ferozshah Kotla stadium in March this year. DDCA in an application has said it has been granted a no objection certificate (NOC) from Land and Development Officer (L&DO) for getting occupancy or completion certificate from South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) and placed the NOC before the court. DDCA has sought directions to SDMC to grant the occupancy certificate "upon applicant (DDCA) furnishing the undertaking subject to SDMC's satisfaction for obtaining all the requisite compliances/NOCs within three weeks so that World Cup T20 matches can be held at Ferozshah Kotla ground".The court is expected to hear the matter next week.