India, Aug. 26 -- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) could be suspended if it fails to get its constitution ratified by October 30, according to a letter from FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) sent on Tuesday. Suspension would mean India's national teams and clubs being scratched from international competitions.

Addressed to federation president Kalyan Chaubey, the letter says AIFF is required to "secure a definitive order" from the Supreme Court approving the revised constitution, ensure that it is aligned with FIFA and AFC statutes and get it approved by the federation's general body by the deadline. Chaubey was not available for comment.

"Failure to adhere to this obligation may result in sanctions outlined in the FIF...