DDCA thanks Delhi HC for allowing fourth Ind-SA Test

The final hurdle in the way of DDCA was removed today when the Delhi high Court asked the state government not to take steps against the DDCA in relation to unpaid entertainment tax. The Delhi High Court had ordered the Delhi government departments to issue a provisional occupancy certificate to the board to conduct the fourth Test between India and South Africa yesterday. DDCA has also been directed by the court to deposit one crore rupees of the 24.45 crores due of entertainment tax in two instalments.

"We are thankful to the judiciary for taking a positive step for the cricket lovers of the capital. We will now put all our energies towards hosting a successful game," a jubilant Chauhan told PTI after the conclusion of the court hearing.

The DDCA had approached the Delhi High Court on Tuesday as a last ditch effort to hold the Test match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had confirmed on Tuesday that it will take a call on whether to let Delhi host the fourth Test after the Court's decision on the DDCA's plea.

The Court also appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal to oversee the affairs of the Test match. The HC in its observation said, "We don't want to penalize the people and players by not holding the match," reported ibnlive.com.