STATUTORY PREAMBLE
The Women's Football Federation of India is constituted as a non-profit apex national sporting body. The federation operates strictly in adherence to democratic electoral procedures, financial transparency, gender non-discrimination, and the National Sports Development Code.
All affiliated State Associations, District Football Bodies, registered referees, coaches, and clubs are legally bound by the statutes, procedural rules, and disciplinary codes published herein.
CORE GOVERNANCE STATUTES
Article I: Sovereign Mandate & Jurisdiction
Defines the federation's territorial mandate across all 28 states and 8 union territories as the sole governing entity for sanctioned women's football competitions.
Article IV: Electoral College & Tenure Norms
Mandates democratic secret-ballot elections conducted every four years under the supervision of an independent Returning Officer. Imposes strict age and tenure limits for office bearers.
Article VII: Fair Play & Child Safeguarding
Rigorous safeguarding protocols for minor athletes, background verification for accredited staff, and zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or match manipulation.
Article X: Statutory Audit & Public Disclosure
Obligates mandatory annual audits by certified Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) empaneled auditors and public gazette publication of balance sheets.
