Indian Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA) Disciplinary Procedures
- Purpose : To ensure fair, transparent and consistent handling of misconduct and rule violations.
- Scope : Applies to players, officials, coaches, organizers and members in IPPA activities.
- Types of Violations : Includes competition breaches, ethical misconduct, anti-doping and safeguarding issues.
- Reporting : Complaints can be submitted to officials or IPPA channels with evidence.
- Preliminary Review : Initial assessment to validate complaint and decide next steps.
- Disciplinary Committee : Independent panel to investigate and decide cases.
- Investigation : Collection of evidence, statements and interviews.
- Hearing : Formal hearing for serious cases with right to respond.
- Sanctions : Warnings, penalties, disqualification, suspension or bans.
- Interim Measures : Temporary suspension in urgent cases.
- Decisions : Communicated in writing with reasoning.
- Appeals : Allowed within 7–14 days with supporting evidence.
- Confidentiality : All proceedings handled confidentially.
- Record Keeping : Maintained for transparency and consistency.
- False Complaints : Knowingly false claims may result in action.
- Authority : IPPA decisions are final and binding.
