East Bengal were given a major boost in their preparations for the upcoming season after Quess Corp agreed to a mutual termination of a joint venture, Quess East Bengal FC (QEBFC), between the two entities.
The termination also meant the club re-obtained the sporting rights required to field a team in any recognised competition . This significant development lifted a huge cloud of doubt that was hanging over the club's immediate future, given that they were at an impasse with Quess for a few months over the issue.
However, along with the sporting rights, East Bengal have also taken on a set of responsibilities and liabilities.