KFPA Nomination Rejection Sparks Legal Challenge by Film Producer Sandra Thomas

Film producer Sandra Thomas has been rejected for nomination to the Kerala Film Producers' Association (KFPA) due to alleged irregularities in her nomination papers. Thomas claims that the returning officer is biased and that she meets the eligibility criteria for the post. She plans to take legal action against the decision and challenges her opponents to defeat her through elections.

Film producer Sandra Thomas has taken a stand against the rejection of her nomination papers for the Kerala Film Producers' Association (KFPA) election. According to reports, her papers were rejected on the grounds that she did not meet the eligibility criteria for the post of a key office-bearer. The returning officer cited that she has only produced two movies under her production banner, Sandra Thomas Productions, which falls short of the required three movies for the post of president and treasurer.

Ms. Thomas, however, contests this decision, claiming that she was the managing partner of another firm and that the films made by it were censored under her name. She argues that the bylaws permit a person with three movies censored in their name to contest the election. She has also alleged that the returning officer acted at the behest of a few persons who have been controlling the apex body of producers for long.

The nomination scrutiny process witnessed dramatic scenes as Ms. Thomas challenged the decision, raising doubts over the impartiality of the returning officer. She has announced her intention to approach the court against the returning officer's decision and has challenged her opponents to defeat her through elections rather than adopting shortcuts.

This incident highlights the ongoing power struggle within the KFPA and the strict eligibility criteria for key positions. The outcome of Ms. Thomas's legal action and the subsequent election will be closely watched by the film industry in Kerala.

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[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/producer-sandra-thomas-to-take-legal-recourse-after-rejection-of-nominations-for-kfpa-office-bearer-election/article69893776.ece