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[caption id="attachment_4058" align="alignnone" width="580"] Sanjoy Sen's ban lifted only for derby. Image Source: File Pic[/caption] Kolkata: Ahead of the derby, Bagan fans have got a huge relief as AIFF appeal lifts ban on Sanjoy Sen only for the derby. On Thursday, Sanjoy Sen attended the AIFF Appeal Committee meeting at the Football House in Delhi. The Mariners coach was present at the meeting and answered all the questions asked by the AIFF Appeal committee and then left for Siliguri from Delhi. After hearing Sanjoy Sen’s answer, AIFF Appeal Committee looked satisfied and decided to reduce his suspension to four matches from eight matches. The four matches which he is suspended for after reduction also includes the derby and the following match against Shillong lajong FC. In his suspension reign he has already served his suspension in the last two matches against Mumbai FC and Aizawl FC. At the same time, the amount of fine has been reduced to 5 lakhs instead of 10 lakhs and it is to be deposited within 15 days from the date of communication. But, Mohun Bagan officials were desperate to have him in the reserve bench at least in Saturday’s derby at Siliguri. So, as soon as AIFF sent an official press release reducing the fine and tenure of suspension, Mohun Bagan officials was quick to further appealed to allow Sanjoy Sen to sit in the reserve bench at least in the derby. AIFF agreed to their appeal and lifted the ban on Sanjoy Sen only in the derby. Hope the Bagan fans are rejoicing with the news but they must remember the date today. Its April 1^st. Happy April fool day!!!