India, April 4 -- The Delhi high court on Friday issued a notice on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)'s plea against a single judge's order staying the constitution of a five-member ad hoc committee to investigate Bihar Olympic Association (BOA)'s affairs. On February 24, a bench of Justice Sachin Datta stayed the IOA's decision.

The IOA constituted the committee on January 1, considering the recommendations of the Hemanta Kumar Kalita Commission. In its report, the commission said BOA's decision-making was poor and a majority of its stakeholders were unaware of its financial position and future planning. The commission suggested the constitution of an ad hoc committee and re-election to pick a board.

A bench of Chief Justice DK Upad...