Shetty, a long time administrator was the joint secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association from 1996 to 2005 (9 years). He was also the treasurer of MCA from 2005-06 and 2010-11 (2 years) followed by Vice-president from 2011-2012.
Sridhar, a Hyderabad Ranji stalwart, was the joint secretary from 2000-06 and then secretary from 2009-10 and 2012-14.
Verma's plea to Panel secretary refers to SC directive which makes both Shetty and Sridhar "ineligible" and appealed to issue directions that will prevent both of them from discharging their duties in current capacity.