Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey
Communications dated July 30 and August 2 had directed him not to travel and instead facilitate the deputation of other Hockey India representatives for institutional and developmental purposes, according to the notice.
On the action taken against the director general, the notice said: “All authority delegated to or ordinarily exercised through you as Director General shall remain in abeyance with immediate effect and, as an ad-interim protective measure, you shall cease to discharge the functions of Director General pending further consideration and decision by the Executive Committee.” The notice lists eight charges against Srivastava, including the national team’s jersey controversy, a pending POSH matter, disciplinary issues, delays in implementing administrative directives and alleged failure to keep the president informed on key affairs. A key allegation relates to Srivastava’s travel to FIH Hockey World Cup despite being advised to remain in India to oversee Hockey India League (HIL) matters. The communication further alleged that while selection committee member Subhadra Pradhan and former internationals Rani Rampal and Sardar Singh were identified for specific roles during the World Cup, the plan was not implemented, and Srivastava attended the event himself.