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The executive committee meeting was originally scheduled for February 9, but was postponed after a quorum was not reached.The decision also comes a day after most ISL clubs wrote to the AIFF urging against the inclusion of Churchill Brothers. They argued, among other things, that the credibility of the league would be questionable in such a case.The situation arose after Churchill was declared the interim winner of the I-League. However, they were stripped of the title after runners-up Inter Kashi were awarded four points following a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict. Inter Kashi were initially penalized by the AIFF appeals committee for fielding an ineligible player, a decision that was overturned on appeal to the sport’s highest court.Subsequently, Inter Kashi were declared champions of the I-League and promoted to the ISL. They will begin their campaign at FC Goa on February 14.“Unfair in both clubs”: BhutiaFormer Indian captain and current executive committee member Bhaichung Bhutia questioned the current “inexperienced” administration over the mess. He also stated that when the courts decide the champions, it is not fair to either club.“Why was this meeting held when the league starts in just five days? That in itself shows a lapse in administration. And you have a meeting to decide whether they should be allowed or not! Secondly, why the situation has come to this is of the federation itself,” said Bhutia, who is part of the 22-member executive committee.“They (Churchill Brothers) were absolutely right to appeal. They were declared the winners and presented with the trophy. All said and done, it is unfair to both Inter Kashi and Churchill. Both clubs were hard hit by the federation and had to spend time, money and energy on legal proceedings.”“When the league champion is decided by the court, you either decide that both clubs should not play, or you say that until the decision is finally decided, we will not allow both to play. When it comes to allowing one and not the other, it becomes very unfair,” he concluded.