25.1 Decision to Dissolve:
KPRF may be dissolved only by a formal decision of the KPRF Leadership / Supreme Authority and Managing Committee, subject to the applicable laws of India and any legal requirements if the Federation is registered as a Society or any other legal entity.
Dissolution shall be considered only when the Federation is unable to continue its activities, or when continuation is no longer practical, lawful, or beneficial to the objectives of KPRF.
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25.2 Settlement of Liabilities:
Upon a valid decision to dissolve KPRF, all lawful liabilities, debts, dues, pending payments, race-related obligations, employee or service provider payments, tax or legal dues, and other financial responsibilities shall first be settled from the funds and assets of the Federation.
No distribution of assets shall be made until all known liabilities are settled or properly provided for.
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25.3 Distribution of Remaining Assets:
After settlement of all liabilities, any remaining funds, equipment, race baskets, clocks, ETS systems, documents, trophies, records, digital assets, or other Federation property shall not be distributed among members, committee members, office bearers, donors, sponsors, or any private individual.
Remaining assets may be transferred to:
- Another non-profit pigeon racing organization
- A registered animal welfare organization
- A sports development organization
- A public charitable organization
- Any organization with similar objectives as decided by the KPRF Leadership / Managing Committee
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25.4 Protection of Historical Records:
Even after dissolution, KPRF’s historical records, race results, long-distance achievements, championship records, website/forum archives, photographs, videos, and official documents shall be preserved wherever practical.
The Managing Committee may appoint a responsible person, organization, or digital custodian to preserve the historical records of KPRF for future reference.
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25.5 No Personal Claim:
No member, former member, office bearer, committee member, participant, donor, sponsor, or outside person shall claim personal ownership, refund, share, dividend, profit, or distribution from KPRF assets upon dissolution.
KPRF assets shall always remain Federation property and shall be used only for lawful and approved purposes.
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25.6 Final Authority on Dissolution:
The KPRF Leadership / Managing Committee shall have final authority to manage the dissolution process, settle liabilities, transfer remaining assets, preserve records, and complete all legal or administrative formalities.
All actions under this Article shall be subject to this Constitution and the prevailing laws of India.
Every Flight Breaks Limits. Every Return Writes History.
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ARTICLE 26: GENERAL PROVISIONS
26.1 Compliance with Law:
KPRF, its members, office bearers, committee members, race officials, participants, and associated persons shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, government directions, animal welfare requirements, transport rules, health advisories, and legal obligations of India.
Nothing in this Constitution shall be interpreted as permitting any act that is unlawful under the prevailing laws of India.
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26.2 Non-Discrimination:
KPRF shall be open to eligible pigeon fanciers who meet the membership criteria and agree to follow the Constitution, Bylaws, rules, discipline, and objectives of the Federation.
KPRF shall not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste, race, language, gender, region, or personal background.
However, membership may be accepted, rejected, suspended, or cancelled based on eligibility, conduct, discipline, loyalty, conflict of interest, race integrity, pigeon welfare, or any valid reason decided by the KPRF Leadership / Managing Committee.
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26.3 Conflict of Interest:
Every member, committee member, office bearer, race official, sponsor, or participant must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest in KPRF matters.
A conflict of interest may include:
- Dual membership or hidden affiliation
- Personal financial interest
- Family or business connection affecting a decision
- Involvement with another pigeon racing club in a conflicting role
- Influence over race results, prizes, contracts, or sponsorship
- Any matter that may affect fairness, neutrality, or trust
Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in disciplinary action.
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26.4 Savings Clause / Severability:
If any provision, clause, sentence, or part of this Constitution is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of law or competent authority, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain valid, enforceable, and effective to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The invalid portion may be modified or replaced by the KPRF Leadership / Managing Committee in a manner consistent with the original purpose of the Constitution.
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26.5 Language & Interpretation:
The official language for daily operations of KPRF may be Tamil, English, or any practical language used for member communication.
For legal, archival, interpretive, and official documentation purposes, the English version of this Constitution shall prevail unless KPRF officially adopts another definitive version.
If any doubt arises regarding the meaning of any clause, the interpretation given by the KPRF Leadership / Managing Committee shall be final and binding, subject to the prevailing laws of India.
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26.6 Confidentiality:
Members, office bearers, committee members, race officials, volunteers, and participants must keep confidential KPRF affairs private.
Confidential matters may include:
- Committee discussions
- Financial records
- Member personal data
- Disciplinary matters
- Race objections
- Legal issues
- Unpublished results
- Internal decisions
- Private complaints
- Sponsorship details where confidentiality is required
Violation of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action.
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26.7 Escalation of Dispute:
All disputes must first be handled through the internal dispute resolution and arbitration process of KPRF.
If internal resolution or arbitration fails, the concerned party may seek remedy before the competent court or legal authority, subject to Article 1.3 regarding jurisdiction.
No member shall bypass the internal process unless urgent legal relief is required under the prevailing laws of India.
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26.8 Electronic Signatures & Digital Records:
Digital records, scanned documents, WhatsApp confirmations, email confirmations, online forms, digital signatures, electronic approvals, forum posts, website records, PDFs, spreadsheets, and other electronic records may be treated as valid official records of KPRF.
Electronic communication and digital approvals may have the same effect as physical records, provided they are issued or accepted through authorized KPRF channels.
KPRF may preserve records in physical or digital form according to practical convenience and administrative requirements.
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26.9 Notices, Approvals & Written Communication:
Where this Constitution requires written notice, written approval, written complaint, written consent, or written record, such requirement may be satisfied through physical writing, signed letter, email, WhatsApp message, SMS, digital form, PDF, forum post, or any other approved digital communication method accepted by KPRF.
The KPRF Leadership / Managing Committee shall decide whether a communication is valid and sufficient.
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26.10 No Waiver of Rights:
Failure by KPRF to immediately enforce any rule, penalty, right, or condition shall not mean that KPRF has waived its authority to enforce that rule later.
Delay, tolerance, silence, or one-time relaxation shall not create a permanent right in favour of any member or participant.
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26.11 Headings for Convenience:
Article headings, clause titles, and section names are provided for easy reading and reference only.
They shall not limit or reduce the meaning, scope, or authority of the actual clauses.
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26.12 Final General Authority:
The KPRF Leadership / Managing Committee shall have final authority to handle any matter not specifically covered in this Constitution, provided the decision is made in the interest of KPRF, pigeon welfare, race integrity, member discipline, and lawful administration.
Every member and participant shall be deemed to have accepted these general provisions upon joining or participating in KPRF activities.
Every Flight Breaks Limits. Every Return Writes History.