The Board of Control for Cricket in India imposed a life ban on Jagmohan Dalmiya for misappropriation of funds and stated that the former president would not be allowed to hold any position at the national or state level.

The decision was taken at a Special General Body meeting of the BCCI in Jaipur on Saturday. The vote went overwhelmingly against him by a 29-2 margin.

Dalmiya would hence cease to be president of the Cricket Association of Bengal and National Cricket Club.

The BCCI took the decision following embezzlement of funds to the tune of Rs 42 crores.

Dalmiya, in his reply to the BCCI, had provided vouchers of only 272 transactions.

BCCI vice-president Shashank Manohar told reporters, "Dalmiya could not provide any explanation for the misappropriation of the funds following which he was expelled."

Dalmiya would also be not allowed to re-apply for another three years. Even then, he would be allowed re-entry only if two-third members of the board pass his name.

The former BCCI chief had challenged the legality of the disciplinary committee and also the convening of a special general meeting.

He had also claimed that as per board`s rules and regulations, any disciplinary issue should be resolved within six months and since the process against him had commenced on February 27 this year, it was no longer valid.

Dalmiyahad moved the Madras high court seeking a stay on the meeting but his application was rejected on Friday.