Guidelines for Pool/Snooker

In order for any Pool or Snooker Parlour to be functioning under the aegis of PCSA; one must adhere to the following:

1.Compliance of Statutory Govt Regulations:

The establishment must comply with all the regulations such as Shop & Establishment Certificates, requisite Licenses & Permissions etc. It is extremely imperative for any establishment to have all its papers in order to be affiliated with the Apex Body of Cue Sports in Puducherry. 

2. Membership Structure:

The said establishment must have a membership structure whereby it is certain that it is being patronised to a certain level. It also suggests that there is continuity in Cue Sports & players are regular. It also gives an equal opportunity to the common man to take up this sport. 

3. Documentation proof of Payment of Taxes:

The said establishment must have all the records of its contribution to the State Government Treasury. Pan cards, GST number & other duties/taxes etc must be paid in full & also valid as per the current year. Also, there should be no arrears or outstanding payments to the Government. 

Upon aligning with the above criteria’s; PCSA will then recognise the said establishment by awarding it Temporary Affiliation. The validity of this affiliation will be for One Year and can be renewed year on year provided the above mentioned criteria’s are met with.

If the said establishment fails to comply by any of the above regulations, then the PCSA Managing Committee reserves the right to ‘terminate’ or ‘put on hold’ such affiliations at any time during the course of the year and is not liable to refund the affiliation fees. 

Affiliation Fee: 

₹10,000 per year.

Capitation Fee: 

If any affiliated establishment wishes to conduct a tournament under the aegis of PCSA, it will be liable to pay a Capitation Fee (refer PCSA website for the Capitation Fee Guidelines) based on the Prize Money.

This Capitation Fee entitles the said establishment to: A. Access to PCSA’s registered Players.

  1. Access to PCSA’s registered Referees.
  2. Access to PCSA’s communication across the State (Website, Messaging Service & Emails etc).
  3. Approach the Managing Committee in case of disputes arising from the sport (such as a Player registering for an event and not paying the entry fee etc).

Player Registration:

All Members & Guests of such an establishment must be registered as a Player with PCSA (refer PCSA website for Players Registration Guidelines). This Registration empowers all the players to participate in every cue sport event that is being conducted under the aegis of PCSA.

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