Only a few states abide by the age-restriction standards, with a posse of states over-stepping without the fear of implications or repercussions...
The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) governance as India’s footballing authority has been cast into the negative spotlight again, as sources close to the body have revealed to The Telegraphthat the Indian FA regularly pay no heed to infringement of rules by state federations with respect to barring players who are over-age in an age-restricted tournament and other competing competitions.