East Bengal were handed a transfer ban by the AIFF for non-payment of salaries to three Indian players...
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) handed East Bengal with a transfer ban on August 6, 2021, for non-payment of salaries to three Indian players, namely Rakshit Dagar, Abhas Thapa and Pintu Mahata.
The combined amount due to the three players is close to INR 12 lakhs with Mahata's salary taking up the larger chunk (INR 9 lakhs). It must be noted Mahata's case is still pending with the AIFF. If the payment issue is not resolved and a ban is imposed as a result, then East Bengal won't be able to appeal or lift it as it is a non-compliance of judicial decision.