New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Monday terminated the mandate of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) to manage the affairs of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

It also postponed the election, earlier scheduled on August 28, by one week. This will allow changes to be made to the electoral college and allow nominations to be filed in compliance with the new rules. The election process will now be completed by September 5.

The two-judge bench of the top court mandated the AIFF's acting secretary general to look after the day-to-day affairs of the AIFF.

It added that the executive council of AIFF for the ensuing election shall comprise 23 members - 17 members be elected by electoral college and six members be drawn from eminent players.

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The court added that it is passing the order to facilitate revocation of suspension of AIFF by FIFA and holding of the prestigious FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India and also allow participation of Indian players and teams in international events.