SCHEDULE 1

​

              THE INDIAN VETERAN PRIMERE LEAGUE (IVPL)
ANTI-CORRUPTION CODE FOR PARTICIPANTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

​

DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS ANTI-CORRUPTION CODE 02
ARTICLE 1 INTRODUCTION, SCOPE AND APPLICATION 04
ARTICLE 2 OFFENCES UNDER THIS ANTI-CORRUPTION CODE 05
ARTICLE 3 STANDARD OF PROOF AND EVIDENCE 07
ARTICLE 4 INVESTIGATIONS AND NOTICE OF CHARGE 08
ARTICLE 5 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE 11
ARTICLE 6 SANCTIONS 13
ARTICLE 7 APPEALS 14
ARTICLE 8 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE 15
ARTICLE 9 RECOGNITION OF DECISIONS 15
ARTICLE 10 LIMITATION PERIODS 15
ARTICLE 11 AMENDMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF THIS ANTI-

                     CORRUPTION CODE 16

​

For information regarding this Anti-Corruption Code, please contact:
Director Anti-Corruption Unit
IVPL
Mobile: +91-9711395995
Email: ceo@integritysherpas.com

​

The Indian Veteran Premiere League (IVPL)
ANTI-CORRUPTION CODE FOR PARTICIPANTS

​

DEFINITIONS

​

Anti-Corruption Code. This Anti-Corruption Code promulgated by the Association of
Veteran Cricket In India (AVCI) in relation to the IVPL on the Effective Date as may be
revised by AVCI in its sole discretion from time to time.

Accreditation. The accreditation issued by AVCI to any person by which such person gains
access to the Venue.

ACU IVPL. Anti-Corruption Unit of the IVPL or its designee

Bet. Any wager, bet or other form of financial speculation, and Betting is the carrying out of
such activity.

Corrupt Conduct. Any act or omission that would amount to an offence under Article 2 of
this Anti-Corruption Code

Demand. As defined in Article 4.3.

Designated Anti-Corruption Official. The person appointed by the AVCI to fulfill the duties
set out in this Anti-Corruption Code, which shall mean the Director ACU or his/her
designate, unless otherwise stated by AVCI.

Director ACU. An appointee of the AVCI or his/her designate with responsibilities in relation
to the Anti-Corruption Code.

Disciplinary Commission. The Commission established by AVCI from time to time under the
Operational Rules

Effective Date. 23 rd Feb 2024

Event. Any competition, tournament, tour, or equivalent that involves one or more Matches.

​

Franchisee. The entity that owns a franchise/Team in the IVPL.

Ineligibility. Means the Participant is barred for a specified period of time from participation
in the sport of cricket, as set out more specifically in Article.5.2

Inside Information. Any information relating to any Match or Event that a Participant
possesses by virtue of his/her position within the sport. Such information includes, but is not
limited to, factual information regarding the competitors/Player(s) in the Match or Event, the
conditions, tactical considerations or any other aspect of the Match or Event but does not
include such information that is already published or a matter of public record, readily
acquired by an interested member of the public, or disclosed according to the rules and
regulations governing the relevant Match or Event.

​

Match. Any match of the IVPL

Owner. in relation to a Franchisee shall have the meaning as contained in the relevant
franchise agreement signed between that Franchisee and AVCI.

Operational Rules shall mean the rules titled the Operational Rules that are issued by the
AVCI in relation to the IVPL from time to time.

Participant. Any Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or Umpire
Support Personnel.

Player. Any cricketer who is selected in any playing or touring team or squad that is chosen
to represent any IVPL Team in any Match.

Player Support Personnel. Any coach, trainer, manager, selector, team official, doctor,
physiotherapist or any other person employed by a IVPL Team.

Reward. means any direct or indirect financial or other benefit (other than official prize
money and/or contracted payments under playing, service, endorsement, sponsorship or other such similar contracts).

Substantial Assistance. For purposes of Article 5.1, a Participant must: (a) fully disclose in a
signed witness statement all information that he/she possesses in relation to offences under
this Anti-Corruption Code and equivalent regulations, and relevant criminal offences and
breaches of other professional rules; and (b) reasonably cooperate with the investigation and
adjudication of any case related to that information, including, for example, presenting
testimony at a hearing if requested to do so by the AVCI or other relevant body. Further, the
information provided must be credible and must comprise an important part of any case that
is initiated or, if no case is initiated, must have provided a sufficient basis on which a case
could have been brought.

Suspension. shall have the meaning as described in Article 4.7.

Team. Any cricket team that participates in the IVPL.

Team Official means either:
              (a) any person who (i) has been provided an Accreditation on behalf of a Team or
                   Franchisee and (ii) is a director, secretary, officer, management staff, employee,
                   coach, physio (or other medical personnel) or duly authorized (express or implied)
                   agent of a Team or Franchisee or a consultant to or other person serving in any
                   official capacity for a Team or Franchisee
                   and/or
              (b) Any Owner.

AVCI. Association of Veteran Cricket in India Pvt Ltd or any of its designee.

IVPL Team. Any team that participates in the IVPL

Trial Commission. shall mean the commission which shall adjudicate offences under this
Anti-Corruption Code.

Umpire. Any umpire (including any on-field umpire, television umpire, third or fourth
umpire) appointed (by the AVCI or any other relevant party) to officiate in any IVPL Match.

Umpire Support Personnel. Any technical officials (for example, and without limitation, any
official with responsibility for operating the communication equipment for Umpires and
Match Referees during a IVPL Match) or umpire coaches appointed (by the AVCI or any
other relevant party) to support the Umpires and/or Match Referees.

​

ARTICLE 1 INTRODUCTION, SCOPE AND APPLICATION

1.1 AVCI has adopted this Anti-Corruption Code in recognition of the following
fundamental sporting imperatives:

1.1.1 All cricket matches are to be contested on a level playing-field, with the outcome to be
         determined solely by the respective merits of the competing teams and to
         remain uncertain until the cricket match is completed. This is the essential
         characteristic that gives sport its unique appeal.
1.1.2 Public confidence in the authenticity and integrity of the sporting contest is
         therefore vital. If that confidence is undermined, then the very essence of
         cricket will be shaken to the core. It is the determination to protect that
         essence of cricket that has led AVCI to adopt this Anti-Corruption Code.
1.1.3 Advancing technology and increasing popularity have led to a substantial
         increase in the amount, and the sophistication, of betting on cricket matches.
         The development of new betting products, including spread-betting and betting
         exchanges, as well as internet and phone accounts that allow people to place a
         bet at any time and from any place, even after a cricket match has started, have
         all increased the potential for the development of corrupt betting practices.
         That, in turn, increases the risk that attempts will be made to involve
         participants in such practices. Even where that risk is more theoretical than
         practical, its consequence is to create a perception that the integrity of the sport
         is under threat.
1.1.4 Furthermore, the nature of this type of misconduct is such that it is carried out
         under cover and in secret, thereby creating significant challenges for the AVCI
         in the enforcement of rules of conduct. As a consequence, AVCI needs to be
         empowered to seek information from and share information with competent
         authorities and other relevant third parties, and to require (requires)
         Participants to cooperate fully with all investigations and requests for
         information.
1.1.5 AVCI is committed to taking every step in its power to prevent corrupt betting
         practices undermining the integrity of the sport of cricket, including any
         efforts to influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of any Match
         or Event.

1.2   This Anti-Corruption Code is to be interpreted and applied by reference to the
        fundamental sporting imperatives described in Article 1.1. This includes but is not
        limited to cases where an issue arises that is not expressly addressed in this Anti-
        Corruption Code. Such interpretation and application shall take precedence over any

        strict legal or technical interpretations of this Anti-Corruption Code that may otherwise
        be proposed.
1.3   All Participants are automatically bound by and required to comply with all the
        provisions of the Anti-Corruption Code. Accordingly, by their participation (in the case
        of a Player) or assistance in a Player's participation (in the case of a Player Support
        Personnel), or appointment to officiate (in the case of an Umpire or Match Referee) or
        appointment to support an Umpire or Match Referee (in the case of an Umpire Support
        Personnel) in a Match, such Participants shall deem to have agreed:
1.3.1 for the purposes of 4.3, to have consented to the collection, processing,
         disclosure and use of information relating to him/herself and his/her activities,
         including personal information relating to him/herself and his/her activities, to
         the extent expressly permitted hereinafter under the terms of this Anti-
         Corruption Code;
1.3.2 that it is their personal responsibility to familiarise themselves with all of the
         requirements of this Anti-Corruption Code, including what conduct constitutes
         an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code, and to comply with those
         requirements;
1.3.3 to submit to the authority of the AVCI (including as delegated to any member
         of the ACU) to adopt, apply, monitor and enforce this Anti-Corruption Code;
1.3.4 to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the AVCI Trial Commission to hear
         and determine charges brought by the AVCI and/or related issues under this
         Anti-Corruption Code;
1.3.5 not to bring any proceedings in any court or other forum that are inconsistent
        with the foregoing submissions to the jurisdiction of the AVCI Trial
        Commission.

1.4 Each Participant shall continue to be bound by and required to comply with this Anti-
       Corruption Code until he/she has not participated (in the case of a Player) or assisted in
       a Player's participation (in the case of a Player Support Personnel) or officiated (in the
       case of an Umpire or Match Referee) or been appointed to support an Umpire or Match
       Referee (in the case of an Umpire Support personnel) in a Match for a period of twelve
       (12) months. The AVCI shall continue to have jurisdiction over him/her under this Anti-
       Corruption Code thereafter in respect of matters taking place prior to that point.
1.5  Without prejudice to Articles 1.3 and 1.4, the AVCI (through the ACU) shall be
       responsible for promoting Anti-Corruption Code awareness and education amongst
       Participants.
1.6  The conduct prohibited under this Anti-Corruption Code may also be a criminal offence
       and/or a breach of other applicable laws or regulations. This Anti-Corruption Code is
       intended to supplement such laws and regulations with further rules of professional
       conduct and not intended, and should not be interpreted, construed or applied, to
       prejudice or undermine in any way the application of such laws and regulations.
       Participants must comply with all applicable laws and regulations at all times.
1.9  Unless otherwise indicated, references in this Anti-Corruption Code to Articles and
       Appendices are to articles and appendices of this Anti-Corruption Code. Words in
       italicized text in this Anti-Corruption Code are defined terms and their respective
       definitions are set at the beginning of the code.

​

ARTICLE 2 OFFENCES UNDER THIS ANTI-CORRUPTION CODE

The conduct described in Articles 2.1 – 2.4, if committed by a Participant, shall
amount to an offence by such Participant under this Anti-Corruption Code:
2.1    Corruption:
2.1.1 Fixing or contriving in any way or otherwise influencing improperly, or being
         a party to any effort to fix or contrive in any way or otherwise influence
         improperly, the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any Match or
         Event.
2.1.2 Seeking, accepting, offering or agreeing to accept any bribe or other Reward to
         fix or to contrive in any way or otherwise to influence improperly the result,
         progress, conduct or any other aspect of any Match or Event.
2.1.3 Failing or refusing, for Reward, to perform to one’s abilities in a Match.
2.1.4 Soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging or
         facilitating (a) any Participant to commit an offence under any of the
         foregoing provisions of this Article 2.1 and/or (b) any other person to do any
         act that would be an offence if that person were a Participant.

2.2    Betting:
2.2.1 Placing, accepting, laying or otherwise entering into any Bet with any other
         party (whether individual, company or otherwise) in relation to the result,
         progress, conduct or any other aspect of any Match or Event.
2.2.2 Soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging, facilitating
         or authorizing any other party to enter into a Bet for the direct or indirect
         benefit of the Participant in relation to the result, progress, conduct or any
         other aspect of any Match or Event.
2.2.3 Ensuring the occurrence of a particular incident in a Match or Event, which
         occurrence is to the Participant’s knowledge the subject of a Bet and for which
         he/she expects to receive or has received any Reward.

2.3    Misuse of Inside Information:
2.3.1 Using, for Betting purposes, any Inside Information.
2.3.2 Disclosing Inside Information to any person (with or without Reward) before
         or during any Match or Event where the Participant might reasonably be
         expected to know that disclosure of such information in such circumstances
         could be used in relation to Betting.
2.3.3 Soliciting, inducing, enticing, persuading, encouraging or facilitating (a) any
         Participant to commit an offence under any of the foregoing provisions of this
         Article 2.3 and/or (b) any other person to do any act that would be an offence
         if that person were a Participant.

2.4    General:
2.4.1 Providing or receiving any gift, payment or other benefit (whether of a
         monetary value or otherwise) in circumstances that the Participant might
         reasonably have expected could bring him/her or the sport of cricket into disrepute.
2.4.2 Failing or refusing to disclose to the ACU IVPL (without undue delay) full
         details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage
         in conduct that would amount to a breach of this Anti-Corruption Code.
2.4.3 Failing or refusing to disclose to the ACU IVPL (without undue delay) full
         details of any incident, fact, or matter that comes to the attention of a

         Participant that may evidence an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code by
         a third party, including (without limitation) approaches or invitations that have
         been received by any other party to engage in conduct that would amount to a
         breach of this Anti-Corruption Code.
2.4.4 Failing or refusing, without compelling justification, to cooperate with any
         reasonable investigation carried out by the Designated Anti-Corruption
         Official (or his/her designee) in relation to possible offences under this Anti-
         Corruption Code, including failure to provide any information and/or
         documentation requested by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or
         his/her designee)(whether as part of a formal Demand pursuant to Article 4.3
         or otherwise) that may be relevant to such investigation.

2.5    For the purposes of this Article 2:
2.5.1 Any attempt by a Participant, or any agreement between

        (a) a Participant and
        (b) any other person, to act in a manner that would culminate in the
             commission of an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code, shall be treated as
             if an offence had been committed, whether or not such attempt or agreement in
             fact resulted in the commission of such offence. However, there shall be no
             offence under this Anti-Corruption Code where the Participant renounces the
             attempt or agreement prior to it being discovered by a third party not involved
             in the attempt or agreement.
2.5.2  A Participant who authorizes, causes, knowingly assists, encourages, aids,
          abets, covers up or is otherwise complicit in any acts or omissions of the type
          described in Articles 2.1 – 2.4 committed by his/her coach, trainer, manager,
          agent, family member, guest or other affiliate or associate shall be treated as
          having committed such acts or omissions himself and shall be liable
          accordingly under this Anti-Corruption Code.

2.6     The following are not relevant to the determination of whether an offence has been
          committed under this Anti-Corruption Code (although they may be relevant to the issue
          of the sanction to be imposed under Article 6 in the event that it is determined that an
          offence has been committed):
2.6.1  Whether or not the Player him/herself was participating, or a Player assisted
          by the Player Support Personnel was participating, or the Umpire or Match
          Referee was officiating, or the Umpire Support Personnel was assisting in the
          specific Match or Event in question.
2.6.2  The nature or outcome of any Bet(s) in issue.
2.6.3  The outcome of the Match(es) or Event(s) on which such Bet was made.
2.6.4  Whether or not the Participants' efforts or performance (if any), in the
          Match(es) or Event(s) in issue were (or could be expected to have been)
          affected by the acts or omissions in question.
2.6.5  Whether or not any of the results in the Match(es) or Event(s) in issue were (or
          could be expected to have been) affected by the act or omissions in question.
2.7     It shall be a valid defence to a charge of an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code to
          prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the alleged offence was committed (and that
          it was not reported to the ACU IVCL thereafter) due to the Participant’s honest and
          reasonable belief that there was a serious threat to his/her life or safety or to the life or
          safety of any other person.

ARTICLE 3 STANDARD OF PROOF AND EVIDENCE

3.1    Unless otherwise stated elsewhere in this Anti-Corruption Code, the burden of proof
         shall be on the AVCI in all cases brought under this Anti-Corruption Code and the

         standard of proof shall be whether the Trial Commission is comfortably satisfied that
         the alleged offence has been committed, bearing in mind the seriousness of the
         allegation that is being made. This standard of proof in all cases is greater than a
         mere balance of probability but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
3.2    The following rules of proof shall be applicable at hearings and in the proceedings
         generally:
3.2.1 The Trial Commission shall not be bound by rules governing the admissibility
         of evidence in judicial or other proceedings. Instead, facts may be established
         by any reliable means, including admissions and circumstantial evidence.
3.2.2 The Trial Commission shall have discretion to accept any facts established by
         a decision of a court or professional disciplinary tribunal of competent
         jurisdiction that is not the subject of a pending appeal and in which certain
         facts are established as irrefutable evidence of those facts as against the
         Participant to whom the decision pertained, unless the Participant establishes
         that the decision violated principles of natural justice.
3.2.3 The Trial Commission may draw an inference adverse to the Participant who
         is asserted to have committed an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code
         based on his/her failure or refusal, without compelling justification, after a
         request made in a reasonable time in advance of any hearing, to appear at the
         hearing (either in person or by video or telephone link, as directed by the Trial
         Commission) and to answer any relevant questions.

​

ARTICLE 4 INVESTIGATIONS AND NOTICE OF CHARGE

4.1   Any allegation or suspicion of a breach of this Anti-Corruption Code, whatever the
        source, shall be referred to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official for investigation.
4.2   The Designated Anti-Corruption Official may, at any time, conduct an investigation into
        the activities of any Participant who he/she believes may have committed an offence
        under this Anti-Corruption Code. All Participants must cooperate fully with such
        investigations, failing which any such Participant shall be liable to be charged with a
        breach of the Anti-Corruption Code pursuant to Article 2.4 (and it shall not be a valid
        basis for failing or refusing to cooperate or a valid defense to any such subsequent
        charge for a Participant to invoke any privilege against self-incrimination, which
        privilege is deemed to have been waived by the Participant).
4.3   As part of any investigation, the Designated Anti-Corruption Official may at any time
        (including after a Notice of Charge has been provided to a relevant Participant) make a
        written demand to any Participant (a “Demand”) to provide the Designated Anti-
        Corruption Official, in writing and/or by answering questions in person at an interview
        (as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official elects), with any information that the
        Designated Anti-Corruption Official reasonably believes may be relevant to the
        investigation, including (without limitation) (a) copies or access to all relevant records
        (such as current or historic telephone records, bank statements, Internet services records
        and/or other records stored on computer hard drives or other information storage
        equipment or any consent forms relating thereto); and/or (b) all of the facts and
        circumstances of which the Participant is aware with respect to the matter being
        investigated. Provided that any such Demand has been issued in accordance with this
        Article 4.3, the Participant shall cooperate fully with such Demand, including by
        furnishing such information within such reasonable period of time as may be determined
by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (but, save in exceptional circumstances, no

9
earlier than fourteen days after the Participant’s receipt of the Demand). Where
appropriate, the Participant may seek an extension of such deadline by providing the
Designated Anti-Corruption Official with cogent reasons to support an extension,
provided that the decision to grant or deny such extension shall be at the discretion of the
Designated Anti-Corruption Official, acting reasonably at all times.
4.4 Any information furnished to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (whether pursuant
to a specific Demand or otherwise as part of an investigation) will not be used for any
purpose other than in accordance with this Anti-Corruption Code and will be kept
strictly confidential except when:
4.4.1 it becomes necessary to disclose such information in support of a charge of an
offence under this Anti-Corruption Code or the regulations of any affiliate or
parent bodies;
4.4.2 such information is required to be disclosed by any applicable law;
4.4.3 such information is already published or a matter of public record, readily
acquired by an interested member of the public, or disclosed according to the
rules and regulations governing the relevant Match; and/or
4.4.4 it becomes necessary (because the information gathered may also amount to or
evidence infringements of other applicable laws or regulations) to disclose such
information to other competent authorities.

4.5 All Participants must cooperate with the Designated Anti-Corruption Official in relation
to any proceedings brought against any other Participant for Corrupt Conduct in breach
of this Anti-Corruption Code, including (without limitation) through the provision of a
witness statement(s) in respect of information in the possession of the Participant and/or
attending, for the purposes of providing truthful oral evidence, any disciplinary hearing
convened before the Trial Commission, where requested by the Designated Anti-
Corruption Official.
4.6 If, at any time, the AVCI determines that there is a case to answer under Article 2, then
the Participant shall be sent written notice of the following (the “Notice of Charge”),
which, where applicable, will be copied to the chief executive of the Team with which
the Participant is contracted:
4.6.1 that the Participant has a case to answer under Article 2;
4.6.2 the specific offence(s) that the Participant is alleged to have committed;
4.6.3 details of the alleged acts and/or omissions relied upon in support of the charge;
4.6.4 the range of sanctions applicable under this Anti-Corruption Code if the charge is
admitted or upheld;
4.6.5 (where applicable) the matters relating to Provisional Suspension specified at
Article 4.7; and

10
4.6.6 that if the Participant wishes to exercise his/her right to a hearing before the
Trial Commission (whether to contest liability or sanction or both), he/she must
submit a written request for a hearing that explains how the Participant responds
to the charge(s) and (in summary form) the basis for such response. To be
effective, the request must be received by the Designated Anti-Corruption
Official as soon as possible, but in any event within fourteen (14) days of the
Participant’s receipt of the Notice of Charge. A copy of any such notice will be
sent by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official to the Team with which the
Participant is contracted.
4.7 Provisional Suspension
4.7.1 Where either (a) the AVCI decides to charge a Participant with an offence under
this Anti-Corruption Code; or (b) the AVCI considers that there are other
exceptional circumstances relevant to a Participant (for example, where any
relevant police authority has arrested and/or charged a Participant with an
offence under any relevant criminal law in respect of facts or circumstances that
may also constitute an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code), it, shall have
the discretion, in circumstances where it considers (that the integrity of the sport
could otherwise be seriously undermined, to Provisionally Suspend the
Participant pending the Trial Commission’s determination of whether he/she has
committed an offence. Any decision to Provisionally Suspend the Participant
will be communicated to the Participant in writing, where applicable, the
Franchise/Team with which the Participant is contracted.
4.7.2 While Provisionally Suspended, a Participant may not play, coach or otherwise
participate or be involved in any capacity in any Match or any other kind of
function, event or activity (other than authorised anti-corruption education or
rehabilitation programmes) that is authorised, organised, sanctioned, recognised
or supported in any way by the AVCI or any member under the jurisdiction of
AVCI, or receive accreditation to provide media or other services at any official
venue or Match.
4.8 Responding to a Notice of Charge
4.8.1 If the Participant fails or refuses to file a written request for a hearing before the
Trial Commission in accordance with Article 4.6.6 (or by any extended deadline
that the Designated Anti-Corruption Official deems appropriate), then he/she
shall be deemed to have:
4.8.1.1 waived his/her entitlement to a hearing;
4.8.1.2 admitted that he/she has committed the offence(s) under this Anti-

Corruption Code specified in the Notice of Charge; and

4.8.1.3 acceded to the range of applicable sanctions specified in the Notice of

Charge.

In such circumstances, a hearing before the Trial Commission shall not be
required. Instead, the Trial Commission shall issue a public decision confirming
the offence(s) under this Anti-Corruption Code specified in the Notice of Charge
and the imposition of an applicable sanction within the range specified in the

11
Notice of Charge. Before issuing that public decision, the Trial Commission will
provide written notice of that decision to the necessary parties.
4.8.2 Where the Participant does request a hearing in accordance with Article 4.6.6,
the matter shall proceed to a hearing in accordance with Article 5.

ARTICLE 5 THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
5.1 Hearings under this Anti-Corruption Code
5.1.1 Where the AVCI alleges that a Participant has committed an offence under this
Anti-Corruption Code, and the Participant submits the response required under
Article 4.6.6 by the specified deadline, disputing the charge and/or the sanctions
to be imposed for such offence under this Anti-Corruption Code, the matter shall
be referred to the Trial Commission, comprising up to three members of the
Disciplinary Commission constituted under the operational rules, to adjudicate
the matter.
5.1.2 The Trial Commission and/or any other person designated on its behalf shall:
5.1.2.1 determine the date(s) upon which the full hearing shall be held.
5.1.2.2 establish dates reasonably in advance of the date of the hearing by

which:
(a) the AVCI shall submit an opening brief with argument on all
issues that the AVCI wishes to raise at the hearing and a
written statement from each witness that the AVCI intends to
call at the hearing, setting out his/her direct evidence, and
enclosing copies of the documents that the AVCI intends to
rely on at the hearing;
(b) the Participant shall submit an answering brief, addressing
the arguments of the AVCI and setting out argument on the
issues that he/she wishes to raise at the hearing, as well as a
written statement from each witness that he/she intends to call
at the hearing, setting out that witness’s direct evidence and
enclosing copies of the documents that he/she intends to rely
on at the hearing; and
(c) the AVCI may (at its discretion) submit a reply brief,
responding to the answer brief of the Participant and
providing a witness statement from each rebuttal witness that
the AVCI intends to call at the hearing, setting out its direct
evidence and enclosing copies of any further documents that
the AVCI intends to rely on at the hearing.

5.1.2.3 order such consolidation with other case(s) as the Trial Commission
shall deem appropriate. For example, where two or more
Participants are alleged to have committed offences under this Anti-

12
Corruption Code, they may both be dealt with at the same hearing
where the proceedings arise out of the same incident or set of facts, or
where there is a clear link between separate incidents; and

5.1.2.4 make such order as the Trial Commission shall deem appropriate in
relation to the production of relevant documents and/or other
materials between the parties.

5.1.4 Hearings before the Trial Commission shall be conducted on a confidential basis.
5.1.5 Each party has the right to be present and to be heard at the hearing and (at
his/her or its own expense) to be represented at the hearing by legal counsel of
his/her or its own choosing. Where there is compelling justification for the
non-attendance by any party or representative at the hearing, then such party or
representative shall be given the opportunity to participate in the hearing by
telephone or video conference (if available).
5.1.6 Without prejudice to Article 3.2.3, the Participant may choose not to appear in
person at the hearing, but instead may provide a written submission for
consideration by the Trial Commission, in which case the Trial Commission shall
consider the submission in its deliberations. However, the non-attendance of the
Participant or his/her representative at the hearing, without compelling
justification, after proper notice of the hearing has been provided, shall not
prevent the Trial Commission from proceeding with the hearing in his/her
absence, whether or not any written submissions are made on his/her behalf.
5.1.7 The procedure to be followed at the hearing (including whether to convene a
hearing, or alternatively to determine the matter (or any part thereof) by way or
written submissions alone, or the language in which the hearing is to be
conducted and whether translations of evidence and/or interpreters are required)
shall be at the discretion of the Trial Commission, provided that the hearing is
conducted in a manner which affords the Participant a fair and reasonable
opportunity to present evidence (including the right to call and to question
witnesses by telephone or video-conference where necessary), address the Trial
Commission and present his/her case.
5.1.8 Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Anti-Corruption Code, at any
time during the proceedings it shall be open to a Participant charged with
breach(es) of the Anti-Corruption Code to admit the breach(es) charged, whether
or not in exchange for an agreement with the AVCI on the appropriate sanction to
be imposed upon him/her in order to avoid the need for a hearing before the Trial
Commission. Any such discussions between the AVCI and the Participant shall
take place on a “without prejudice” basis and in such a manner that they shall not
delay or in any other way interfere with the proceedings. Any resulting
agreement shall be evidenced in writing, signed by both AVCI and the
Participant, and shall set out the sanction imposed on the Participant for his/her
breach of the Anti-Corruption Code (the “Agreed Sanction”). In determining the
Agreed Sanction, the AVCI will have due regard to the range of sanctions set out
in Article 6.2 for the offence(s) in question, but it shall not be bound to impose a
sanction within that range where it reasonably considers (at its absolute
discretion) that there is good reason to depart therefrom. Upon receipt of notice
of the Agreed Sanction, the Trial Commission shall discontinue the proceedings

13
on the terms thereof without the need for any further hearing. Instead, the ALS
shall promptly issue a public decision confirming the Participant’s admission of
the offence(s) charged and the imposition of the Agreed Sanction. The AVCI
shall notify all necessary parties of such Agreed sanction.

5.2 Decisions of the Trial Commission
5.2.1 The Trial Commission shall announce its decision in writing, with reasons, as
soon as reasonably practicable. That written decision will set out and explain:
5.2.1.1 with reasons, the Trial Commission’s findings as to whether any
offence(s) under this Anti-Corruption Code has/have been
committed;

5.2.1.2 with reasons, the Trial Commission’s findings as to what sanctions, if
any, are to be imposed (including any fine and/or period of
Ineligibility);

5.2.1.3 with reasons, the date that such period of Ineligibility shall

commence pursuant to Article 6.4; and
5.2.1.4 the rights of appeal described in Article 7.
5.2.2 The AVCI will provide the necessary parties, with a full written copy of the
findings and decisions of the Trial Commission (including any sanctions
imposed by the Trial Commission).
5.2.3 The Trial Commission shall have discretion to announce the substance of its
decision to the parties, prior to the issue of the written reasoned decision referred
to in Article 5.2.1 in cases where a Provisional Suspension has been imposed or
where it otherwise deems appropriate. For the avoidance of doubt, however:
(a)Trial Commission shall still be required to issue a written, reasoned decision
in accordance with Article 5.2.1; and (b) the time to appeal pursuant to Article 7
shall not run until receipt of that written, reasoned decision.
5.2.4 The Trial Commission has the power to make a costs order against any party to
the hearing in respect of the costs of convening the Trial Commission and of
staging the hearing and/or in respect of the costs (legal, expert, travel,
accommodation, translation or otherwise) incurred by the parties in relation to
the proceedings where it deems fit (for example, but without limitation, where it
considers that such party has acted spuriously, frivolously or otherwise in bad
faith). If the Trial Commission does not exercise that power, the AVCI shall pay
the costs of convening the Trial Commission and of staging the hearing, and each
party shall bear its own costs (legal, expert, travel, accommodation, translation or
otherwise).

14
5.2.5 Subject only to the rights of appeal under Article 7, the Trial Commission’s
decision shall be the full, final and complete disposition of the matter and will be
binding on all parties.
ARTICLE 6 SANCTIONS

6.1 The Trial Commission shall then determine, in accordance with the following table,
what the appropriate sanction(s) should be:
ANTI-CORRUPTION
CODE OFFENCE

RANGE OF
PERMISSIBLE PERIOD
OF INELIGIBILITY

ADDITIONAL
DISCRETION TO
IMPOSE A FINE

Articles 2.1.1, 2.1.2,
2.1.3 and 2.1.4
(Corruption)

A minimum of five (5)
years and a maximum of a
lifetime.

AND, IN ALL
CASES:
the Trial Commission
shall have the
discretion to impose a
fine on the Participant
up to a maximum of
the value of any
Reward received by the
Participant directly or
indirectly, out of, or in
relation to, the offence
committed under this
Anti-Corruption Code.

Articles 2.2.1, 2.2.2
and 2.2.3 (Betting)

A minimum of two (2)
years and a maximum of
five (5) years.

Articles 2.3.1 and
2.3.3 (as it relates to
an offence under
Article 2.3.1) (Misuse
of inside information)

A minimum of two (2)
years and a maximum of
five (5) years.

Articles 2.3.2 and
2.3.3 (as it relates to
an offence under
Article 2.3.2) (Misuse
of inside information)

A minimum of six (6)
months and a maximum of
five (5) years.

Articles 2.4.1 and
2.4.2 (General)

A minimum of one (1)
year and a maximum of
five (5) years).

Articles 2.4.3 and
2.4.4 (General)

A minimum of six (6)
months and a maximum of
two (2) years.

6.2 No Participant who has been declared Ineligible may, during the period of Ineligibility,
play, coach or otherwise participate or be involved in any capacity in any Match or any
other kind of function, event or activity (other than authorised anti-corruption education
or rehabilitation programmes) that is authorised, organised, sanctioned, recognised or
supported in any way by the AVCI, any IVPL Team, or receive accreditation to provide
media or other services at any official venue or Match. Other Cricketing Leagues and
the IVPL Teams will be entitled to give effect to and enforce Article5.2 in their
respective jurisdictions.
ARTICLE 7 APPEALS
7.1 The following decisions made under this Anti-Corruption Code may be challenged by
the AVCI or the Participant who is the subject of the decision (as applicable) as set
out in this Article 7:

15
7.1.2 a decision that a charge of an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code should
be dismissed for procedural or jurisdictional reasons;
7.1.3 a decision that an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code has (or has not)
been committed; and/or
7.1.4 a decision to impose (or not to impose) sanctions, including the
appropriateness of any sanction imposed for an offence under this Anti-
Corruption Code.

7.2 For the avoidance of any doubt, no party shall have any right of appeal against (a) an
Agreed Sanction imposed.
7.3 Decisions being appealed shall remain in effect and binding pending resolution of the
appeal.
7.4. Any notice to appeal must be lodged with the AVCI CEO within seven (7) days of
receipt of the written decision of the Trial Commission failing which the right to
appeal shall be lost.
7.5 The AVCI will establish an appeal commission (the “Appeal Commission”) consisting
of up to three persons nominated by AVCI to hear and decide upon the appeal.
7.6 As soon as practicable following receipt of a notice to appeal and the establishment of
the Appeal Commission, the AVCI CEO will refer the same to the Appeal
Commission. The provisions of Article 5 and Article 6 of this Anti-Corruption Code,
applicable to proceedings before the Trial Commission, shall apply mutatis mutandis
(i.e., with such changes deemed to have been made as are required to reflect the
different context of the appeal) to appeal hearings before the Appeal Commission.
7.7 The Appeal Commission shall hear and determine all issues arising from any matter
which is appealed to it without being bound in any way by the decision being
appealed. For the avoidance of doubt, the Appeal Commission shall, subject to the
provisions of Article 6, have the power to increase or decrease, annul, amend or
otherwise substitute a new decision in respect of the appropriateness (or otherwise) of
the sanction imposed by the Trial Commission which is the subject of the appeal.
7.8 Appeal hearings pursuant to this paragraph shall be completed as expeditiously as
practicable. Save where all parties agree or where the Appeal Commission (in its
discretion) decides otherwise, the appeal hearing shall be commenced as soon as
practicable after the appointment of the Appeal Commission.
7.9 Any decision made by the Appeal Commission, shall be the full, final and a complete
disposition of the matter and will be binding on all parties.
ARTICLE 8 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
8.1 The AVCI shall have the right but not the obligation to publicly identify any Participant
who has been sanctioned by the Trial Commission under this Anti-Corruption Code.
ARTICLE 9 RECOGNITION OF DECISIONS
9.1 Decisions and sanctions of the AVCI shall be recognized and respected inter alia by the
IVPL Teams, automatically upon receipt of notice of the same, without the need for
further formality.
ARTICLE 10 LIMITATION PERIODS

16
10.1 No action may be commenced under this Anti-Corruption Code against a Participant
for an offence under the Anti-Corruption Code more than six years after the date on
which that offence occurred.
10.2 The AVCI may at its sole discretion temporarily suspend investigations under this
Anti-Corruption Code to avoid prejudice to, and/or to give precedence to,
investigations conducted by other relevant authorities into the same or related matters.
ARTICLE 11 AMENDMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF THIS ANTI-

CORRUPTION CODE

11.1 This Anti-Corruption Code may be amended from time to time by the AVCI.
11.2 The headings used for the various Articles of this Anti-Corruption Code are for the
purpose of guidance only and shall not be deemed to be part of the substance of this
Anti-Corruption Code or to inform or affect in any way the language of the provisions
to which they refer.
11.3 This Anti-Corruption Code shall come into full force and effect on the date referred to
at the start of this document (the “Effective Date”)
11.4 If any Article or provision of this Anti-Corruption Code is held invalid, unenforceable
or illegal for any reason, it shall be deemed deleted, and this Anti-Corruption Code
shall remain otherwise in full force and effect.
11.5 This Anti-Corruption Code is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with
Indian Law.