Chandigarh, Jan. 9 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday sought a response from the Central government on a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking a complete overhaul of the Chandigarh Football Association (CFA). The PIL, filed by Ranjit Bajaj, was taken up by the bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Neerja Kulwant Kalson. The court has sought response by February 16. Appearing for Bajaj, advocates Amitabh Tewari and Satvik Bansal had submitted that in a September 19, 2025, judgment, the Supreme Court has mandated transparency, accountability, limited tenures for office-bearers and participation of players in the sports administration. However, the advocates argued that the association is functioning in clear violation of the principles laid down by the Supreme Court. The PIL seeks directions for a complete overhaul of the Chandigarh Football Association, ensuring democratic governance, fixed tenures for office-bearers, and full compliance with the National Sports Code. The PIL further demands that All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Central government be directed to conduct immediate elections of the Chandigarh Football Association. The public interest litigation also requests an audit of alleged financial irregularities at the football association and appointment of an ad-hoc committee for running operations of the body....