ANIMALPROTECTIONLAWSFORTHEGUIDANCE OFPOLICE,HAWOs,NGOsANDAWOs

Th ePr even ti onofCru el tyAni mal sAc t,1960

Q1)Whatamountstocrueltyonanimals?A) Section11(1)(a)to(o)ofThe PreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct,1960 prescribesandenumeratestheformsofcrueltymentionedhereunder:

Sect 11(1)(a)Beating, Kicking,Over-riding,Over-driving,Over-loading,Torturing, Causingunnecessarypainorsufferingtoanyanimals;

(b)Employinganyanimalwhich,byreasonofitsageoranydisease,unfittobeso employed,andstill makingitworkorlabouror foranypurpose;

(c)Wilfullyandunreasonablyadministeringanyinjuriousdrugorinjurioussubstance;

(d) Conveyingorcarrying, eitherinorupon anyvehicleinsuchamanner astosubjectit tounnecessarypainorsuffering;

(e)Keeping orconfininganyanimalinanycageoranyreceptacle,whichdoesnot measuresufficiently inheight,lengthandbreadthtopermittheanimalareasonable opportunityformovement;

(f)Keepingforanunreasonable timeanyanimalchainedortethereduponan unreasonablyheavychainorchord;

(g)Beingtheowner,neglectstoexerciseorcausetobeexercisedreasonably anydog habituallychainedupor keptin closeconfinement;

(h)Beingtheownerof anyanimal fails toprovidesuch animal with sufficientfood,drink orshelter;

(i)Being theowner,withoutreasonablecause,abandons anyanimalincircumstances, whichrenderit likelythat itwillsufferpainbyreasonofstarvationorthirst;

(j)Wilfullypermitsanyanimal,ofwhichhe istheownertogoat largein anystreetwhile theanimalisaffectedwithacontagious orinfectiousdisease,orwithoutreasonable excusepermitsany diseasedordisabledanimal,ofwhichheistheowner, todieinany street;

(k)Offersforsale orwithout reasonablecause,hasinhispossessionanyanimalwhich is sufferingpain by reason of mutilation,starvation,thirst, overcrowdingor other ill- treatment

(l) Mutilates anyanimalor killsanyanimal (includingstraydogs)byusingthe methodof strychnineinjectionsintheheartorin anyotherunnecessarilycruelmanner;

(m)Solelywithaviewtoprovidingentertainment-(i) Confinesorcausestobeconfinedanyanimals(including tyingof

ananimalasbaitinatigerorothersanctuary) soastomakeitan objectofpreyforanyotheranimal;

(ii) Incitesanyanimalto fightorbait anyotheranimal.

(n)Organizes, keeps,usesoractsinthemanagementofanyplaceforanimalfightingor forthepurpose ofbaitingany animalorpermitsoroffersany placetobesousedor receivesmoney fortheadmissionofany otherpersontoanyplacekeptorusedforany suchpurposes;

(o)Promotes ortakespartinany shooting matchorcompetitionwhereinanimalsare releasedfromcaptivityforthepurposeofsuchshooting.

Q2)Istreatinganimalcruelly,apunishableoffence?A)Yes.Ifanyanimalissubjectedtoanyformofcrueltyspecifiedtreatedinanycruelway, inanyofthewaysprovidedunder Section11 (a)to(o)ofThe PreventionofCruelty toAnimalsAct,1960,theoffender(inthecaseofafirstoffence)willhavetopay fine whichshallextendtofifty rupeesandifitisthecaseofsecondoffenceorsubsequent offencecommitted withinthreeyearsoftheprevious offence,hewillbefinedwithnot lessthantwenty-five rupeesbutwhichmay extendtoonehundredrupeesorwiththe imprisonmentforatermwhichmayextendtothreemonthsorwithboth.Also,inthe case ofsecondoffence, the offender’svehicle is confiscated,and he will neverbe allowedtokeepan animalagain.

Q3)WhatareCognizableandNon-Cognizableoffences?A)Section2(c)oftheCodeofCriminalProcedure,1973defines“Cognizable

Offence”.The cognizableoffences means that such of the offences wherein PoliceOfficerisempowered toarresttheaccused/offenderwithoutwarrant.All cognizable offencescomesunder thespecifiedoffencesunder theIndianPenal CodesuchasMurder,Robbery,Theft,Rioting,Counterfeitingetc.

B)Section2(l)oftheCode ofCriminal Procedure,1973 defines“Non-Cognizable Offences”. The non-cognizableoffences are such offences where the Police Officerisnotempoweredtoarresttheaccused/offender withoutwarrant.Inthe commissionofanyNon-Cognizable Offences,thePoliceOfficershouldobtaina warrantfromtheMagistrateconcernedtoarresttheaccused/offender.Thecases ofPublicnuisance,Mischief,Assault,Causing SimpleHurt,aresomeofthe offenceswhichareNon-CognizableOffences.

Q4)Whatarethe commonoffencesagainstthePCAandwhichonesare cognizable?

A)Thefollowingtabulation/chartenumeratestheformsofoffences–CognizableandNon-CognizableunderthePCAAct,1960:

NatureOfOffence SectionViolated Cognizable (Cog.) OrNon-Cognizable (Non- Cog.)

Beating, Kicking, Over-riding,Over-driving, Over- loading,Torturing, Causing unnecessary pain or sufferingto anyanimals;

Section11(1)(a) Non-Cog

Employing any animalwhich,byreasonofitsage oranydisease,unfittobe soemployed, andstill making itworkorlabouror foranypurpose;

Section11(1)(b) Non-Cog

Wilfully and unreasonablyadministeringanyinjurious drugorinjurioussubstance;

Section11(1)(c) Non-Cog

Conveying or carrying,either in or upon any vehicleinsuchamanner as tosubject ittounnecessary painorsuffering;

Section11(1)(d) Non-Cog

Keeping or confining anyanimal inany cageorany receptaclewhich doesnot measuresufficiently in height, length and breadth topermit theanimal a reasonableopportunity for movement;

Section11(1)(e) Non-Cog

Beingtheowner,neglectsto exerciseorcauseto be exercised reasonably any dog habitually chained up orkeptin closeconfinement

Section11(1)(g) Non-Cog

Being the owner of anyanimalfailstoprovide such animalwithsufficient food, drinkorshelter;

Section11(1)(h) Non-Cog

Without reasonable cause,abandons anyanimalin circumstances whichrender it likelythat it will suffer painby reason ofstarvation orthirst;

Section11(1)(i) Non-Cog

Willfully permitting anyanimals, ofwhich heisthe Owner togoatlargeinany streetwhile theanimalis affectedwithcontagious or infectious disease, or withoutreasonable excuse permitsany diseasedor disabled animal, of which he is the owner,to die in anystreet;

Section11(1)(j) Non-Cog

Offers for sale or withoutreasonable cause,hasinhis possession any animal whichissuffering painby reason of mutilation, starvation, thirst, overcrowding orotherill- treatment

Section11(1)(k) Non-Cog

Mutilates any animal orkillsany animal(including straydogs)by usingthe method ofstrychnine injections intheheart orin any other unnecessarily cruelmanner;

Section11(1)(l) Cog.

Solely with a view toprovidingentertainment

1)Confines orcausestobe confinedany animals (including tying of an animal asbaitinatigeror othersanctuary) soasto makeitanobjectof preyfor anyotheranimal;

2) Incites any animal to fightorbaitany other animal.

Section11(1)(m) Non-Cog

Organizes, keeps, uses oractsinthemanagement of, any place for animal fightingorforthepurpose ofbaitingany animalor permitsoroffersanyplace tobesoused or receives money fortheadmission of any other person to any placekeptor usedforany suchpurposes;

Section(1)(n) Cog.

Promotes or takespart inanyshooting matchor competition wherein animals arereleasedfrom captivity forthepurposeof suchshooting.

Section11(1)(o) Cog.

If anypersonperformsuponany coworother milch animaltheoperation called phooka oranyother operation,including injection ofoxytocingiven by dairiestotheirmilch animals inorder toinduce milk,whichisinjurious to health

Section12 Cog.

Overcrowded animal in goods transport vehicles

Section 96 cattle Transport rules 1978 amended in 2001, section 94 of the Haryana Motor vehicles rules, 1993Section 3 of the Prevention of cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 with section 38

Non Cog.

Animal shifting in non ISI specified vehicles

Motor vehicle Act Non Cog.

Nonfunctioning of infirmaries

Contempt of High Court

Nonfunctioning of SPCA’s Contempt of Supreme Court read with section 38 of PCA Act, 1960

Using of thorn bits Section 8 of the prevention of cruelty to Draught & Pack animals rules, 1965

Non Cog.

Q5)Cananindividual‘arrest’someonewhois treatingananimalcruellyandbring himtoapolicestation?

A) Any person or individual under whose presence any offence under the Act iscommitted,suchpersoncanimmediatelylodgeawrittencomplaintwiththenearestPoliceStationfortakingaction.

Q6)Whatarethepowersthatapolicemancanexercisewhenheseethecruelty beingdoneon animals?

A)Section34ofThePreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct,1960providesthegeneralpowerofseizureforexamination tothepoliceofficerabovetherankofconstable.Ifthe policeofficercomestoknowaboutanoffenceagainstcommission ofanyoffenceunder PCAActhasbeencommittedorisbeencommittedonanyanimal,hecanseizethe animalandproducethesameforexamination by thenearestmagistrateorby the VeterinaryOfficer.Whetheritisthecaseofoverloadingofanimalsorbeatingofanimal orany offencesunderthisPCAAct,thepolicehavethepower toseizetheanimalsand sendthemtoinfirmariesforthetreatmentandcareofanimals.Thisisprovided under Section35ofThePreventionofCruelty toAnimalsAct,1960.Section35statesthatthe animalsaretobedetainedandhavetobeproduced beforethemagistrate.Animalsareto betreatedandcaredforinaninfirmary,untiltheyarefitfordischarge.Theanimalsent forcareandtreatmenttoaninfirmary cannotbereleasedfromsuchplacesunlessthe veterinary officer issues the certificate of its fitness for discharge. The cost of transportingtheanimal toaninfirmaryand itsmaintenanceand treatmentinaninfirmary, hastobepaidbytheowneroftheanimal.

Q7)If apersonkillsanotherperson’sdogoranyotherpetdeliberately,whataction shouldbetaken?

A)Killingofananimal/petisillegalanditsisanoffencebeingtocrueltyonanimalsasdefinedunderSection11ofThePreventionOfCruelty toAnimalsAct.Itisacognizable offence under Section428andSection429ofthe Indian PenalCode.Section428ofthe IPCdealswiththepunishmentforcommittingmischiefbykilling,poisoning,maiming orrendering uselessanyanimaloranimalsofthevalueoftenrupeesorupwards.The punishment forsuchacts/offencesaresimpleorrigorous imprisonmentforaterm,which mayextendtotwoyears,orwithafine,orwithboth.WhileSection429oftheIPC dealswith thepunishmentforthesamenatureof crimebutfortheanimalsof thevalue of fiftyrupeesorupwards.Itmustbeimmediately lodgedasanF.I.Rwiththeareapolice station. Thepunishmentinthiscasewillbeimprisonmentofeitherdescriptionfora term,whichmayextendto five yearsorwitha fine,orwithboth.

Q8)Whatis thelegalactiontobetakenona complaintof stealingofadogorany otheranimal?

A)Section378ofIndianPenalCodedealswith‘Theft’,statingthatwhoever,intendingtotakedishonestlyanymoveablepropertyoutofthepossessionofanypersonwithout

thatperson’sconsent,movesthatpropertyinordertosuch taking,issaid tocommittheft. Andtheproperty,underthissectionincludes‘animals’too.Thesectionitselfexplainsthe matterrelatedtoanimals.Aperson, whoby any meanscausesananimaltomove,issaid tomovethat animalwithouttheconsentoftheowner.For example;A,beingZ’sservantandentrustedby Zwith thecareofhisdog, takesthe dog andsellsittotheotherparty,withoutZ’sconsent. TheactofAwillamount totheft. APet,oranyotheranimalwithinthepossession oftheownerisconsideredtobethe propertyoftheowner.Andanypropertytakenaway fromtheownerwithouttheconsent oftheowner,amountstotheft.

Section379ofIndianPenalCode,penalizes‘theft’.UnderthisSection,thepunishment of theft isimprisonmentof either descriptionforaterm, whichmayextendtothreeyears, orwithfine,orwithboth.So, like in any other theft case, the procedure will be the same. When a person approachesthepolicestationwiththecomplaintregarding thetheftofananimal,the complainantshouldbeencouragedtogiveadetaileddescription ofthelostanimal,if possiblewithaphotograph. AnditshouldbeimmediatelyfiledasanF.I.Rinthepolice register/records,thecopyofwhichshouldbedulysigned,stampedanddated,alongwith thetimeandbehandedtothecomplainant.Theduty officerofthepolicestationis responsibleformakingallthenecessaryentries.Thecomplainanthasrighttofilean F.I.R.ThisshouldbereadtogetherwiththePreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct1960 as forciblytakingananimaloutofits environsamountingto cruelty.

Q9)Ina complaintunderSection428/429of theIPCin respectof adogof the complainantwhohasbeenpoisonedbyaneighbour,whatkindofevidence shouldbelookedandaskedfor?

A)Iftheownerbelievesthattheneighbourisresponsible,theownershould immediatelycontactthenearestpoliceofficer.Thepoliceofficershould visitthesiteandnotethe conditionofthedog.Thedoghastobe takentoavet,eitherprivateorgovernment,fora post-mortem todeterminethecauseandapproximate timeofdeath.Inthemeantimethe policeofficercancollectany physicalevidencethatisavailable,indicating boththe perpetrator andthemethodused.Thepolice officermustrecordthestatementofthe witnesseswhohaveseenthepoisoningorwitnesseswhocanrecordtheattitudeor historyofpreviouscrueltyoftheallegedperpetratortowardsthedeceased.Thereafter, thepoliceofficermustputupa challanbeforethecourtoftheconcernedmagistrate.

Q10)Canpeoplewhofeedanimalsin theirareasbestoppedbytheRWAsorSocietiesorneighbourunderthelaw?

A) Article51AoftheConstitutionalLawofIndia,speaksaboutthedutiesofeverycitizenofIndia.Oneofthesedutiesincludeshavingcompassion forlivingcreatures.So theanimalloverisprotectedundertheConstitution.,

Article19oftheConstitution ofIndia,dealswithrighttofreedomandinthisfreedom comestherighttoprofession, occupation,tradeandbusiness.Therefore,itmeansthat everycitizenhastherighttooccupationandifsomeonehastakenthecaringofanimals ashisoccupation,it islegalandhehaseveryrightto carryonwithhisoccupation.

Article21ofthe Constitutionof Indiastatestherighttopersonallifeand liberty.Thisisa veryvastright.If someonewantstofeedandprovidesheltertodogs,he isatlibertytodo so.Hehasthesamerighttolibertythat thelawprovidesto everycitizenofIndia.

Section503oftheIndianPenalCode1860,provides thatintimidation isacriminal offence whichiscognizable. Anyonewhothreatensorintimidates anyperson takingcare ofdogs,isliableforcriminalintimidationunderSection503ofIndianPenalCodeand canbearrestedwithoutawarrant.

But,aboveeverylawandrights,thereisanaturalright,whichisauniversalright, inherentinthenatureofethicsandcontingent onhumanactions orbeliefs.Itistheright that is claimedtoexist evenwhenit isnot enforcedbyGovernmentor societyasawhole. Itistherightoftheindividualandconsideredbeyondtheauthority ofaGovernmentor internationalbody todismiss.Therefore,ifthereareanyrightsatall,theremustberight toliberty,foralltheothersdependonthis.And thechoiceofloving,caring,feeding and givingsheltertodogsisthenaturalrightof anyindividual.

InaJudgmentpassedbytheDelhiCourt,ithasbeenstatedthattheAnimalWelfare BoardofIndiaandtheMunicipalAuthoritieshaveintheguidelinesissuedby them specifiedtheproblemoftenfaced by individualsandfamilieswhoadoptandfeedstray animals.Thecourtsaysthatitisnecessary tobring intorecordthattheseindividualsand familieswhoadoptstrayanimalsaredoing agreatservicetohumanityastheyareacting intheaidandassistanceofMunicipalAuthoritiesbyproviding theseanimalswithfood andshelterandalsobygettingthemvaccinatedandsterilized.Without assistance ofsuch personsnolocalMunicipalAuthoritycansuccessfullycarryoutitsABCprogramme. TheCourthasproceededtosay thatthelocalpoliceandthemunicipalauthoritiesare underobligationnotonlytoencouragesuchadoptionbutalsotoensureprotectionto suchpersonswhocomeforward totakecareoftheseanimalsspecificallythecommunity orneighborhood dogssothattheyarenotsubjectedtoanykindofcruelty,finally,the Courthassaidthatevery individual hastherighttolivehislifeinthemanner hewants andit isnecessarythat thesocietyandthecommunityrecognizeit.

Q11)CananRWA/Societyoranyindividualremoveorhaveremovedthedogsin a colonythatarealreadysterilizedandvaccinatedandthrow themaway anywhere?

A)UndertheGovt.ofIndia,AnimalBirthControlRules2001,nosterilizeddogscanberelocated from theirarea.AsperfivedifferentHigh Courtorders, sterilized dogshavetoremainintheiroriginalareas.Ifthedog isnotsterilized,the Society cansimply askananimalwelfareorganization tosterilizeandvaccinatethedog. Theycannotrelocatethem.Relocationisnotpermissible, asitwouldcausemore problemssuchasanincreaseindogbitesasnewdogswillmoveintothearea whoareunfamiliarwithresidentsandthereforemorelikelytobehostile.

B)TheGovernment ofIndiahasissuedacircularDyNo1237dated30/9/2006, specificallydirectingallRWAsandany otherrecognizedcitizensassociationsas follows:

AsperSection11ofPreventionofCruelty toAnimalsAct,1960,beating, kicking ,over-riding,overloading,over-driving,torturingorotherwise treating anyanimalssoastosubjectittounnecessary painamountstocrueltyon animals.Andwhoeverindulges inanactofcruelty toanimalsmakeshimself liableforactionunderPreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct.TherearedesignatedagenciesinGovt/localself-governmentOrganizations thatareauthorizedtodealwithstrayanimals.SuchOrganizationsregularly undertakeinoculations,sterilizationofanimalsandotherprogrammes. RecognizedAssociationsmayapproachsuchinstitutionforredressaloftheir grievancesifany,withregardtostrayanimals.Un-recognizedassociations mayalsoapproachsuchbodieswiththeirgrievances,buttheyshouldnot pretendto representtheresidentsingeneral.Allproblemsofstray animalshavetobehandledwithintheinstitutional framework available.Noassociation,recognizedorunrecognized, shalltake recourse toanyactionregardingstray animalsontheirown,eitherthemselves orthroughanypersonemployedbythemlikesecurityguards.Wherethereisnorecognizedassociation,residentsmay takeupgrievances throughtheAWO/OfficeoftheCWO.WhileresidentsandAssociations arefreetoaddressinstitutionalagenciesfor redressalofgrievancesinthismatter,noresident/associationwillinterfere withthefreedom ofotherresidents incaringandattendinganimals. Intimidating inany manner, thosewhofeedandcareforanimalsisacriminal offence.Apartfromactionunderappropriate criminallaw,suchpersonswill renderthemselvesliableforactionunderCCSConductRules.

Q12)Doespracticingphookaordoomdevamounttocruelty?A) Yes. Section 12 of The Preventionof Crueltyto AnimalsAct, 1960,penalizespracticing ofphookaordoomdevorany otheroperationbeingperformed uponany cow orother milchanimal, toimproveitslactation.This isinjurioustohealthoftheanimal.It isacognizableoffenceandthepersonshallbepunishablewithafine,whichmay extend uptoonethousandrupees,orwithimprisonment foratermwhichmayextenduptotwo years,orwithbothandtheanimalonwhichtheoperationwasperformedshallbe forfeitedtotheGovernment.

Also,ifaPoliceOfficer,notbelowtherankofSub-Inspector,hasreasonto believethatPhookaoranyotheroperationofthenaturereferredtoinSection12,has beenperformedorwillbeperformedonanyanimalwithinthelimitsofhisjurisdiction, hemayenteranyplaceinwhichhehasreasontobelievesuchanimaltobe,andmay seize theanimal andproduceitfortheexaminationbytheVeterinaryOfficerinchargeof theareainwhichtheanimalisseized.

Q13)Dairiesgivetheir milchanimalsinjectionsof oxytocinin ordertoinducemilk.Isthisillegal?

A)Yes.UseofOxytocinInj.onmilchinganimalinordertoinducemilkisillegalandamountstocrueltyonanimalunderSection12ofThePreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct,1960.It isa cognizableoffenceandthepersonshallbepunishablewitha fine, which

mayextenduptoonethousandrupees,orwiththeimprisonment foratermwhichmay extenduptotwo years,or withbothandtheanimal onwhichtheoperationwasperformed shallbeforfeitedtotheGovernment. Theproprietoroftheshopsellingthesedrugstoa dairyshallbeliabletolosehislicenseasapharmacistandshopkeeper inaddition to criminalchargeswithpunishmentofupto5years inprison.TheGovernment ofIndiahasacknowledged thenegativeeffectsofoxytocinandhas declareditasascheduledsubstance.ItisillegalundertheFoodandDrugAdulteration acttobuy, selloradminister theseinjectionswithoutaphysician’s permit.Theserule applytomilkmentoo.Undertheprovisions oftheDrugsandCosmeticsAct,Oxytocinhasbeenclassifiedasa Prescriptiondrug. Noperson/milkmancanpurchasethedrugwithout havingtherequisite prescriptionfroma RegisteredMedicalPractitionerorRegisteredVeterinarian.But, despitethis,Oxytocin ampoulesareeasilyandreadily availablenotonlyatchemistsbut alsofromotherunauthorizedoutletsinmarketsituatedclosetodairies. The Govt. of India prohibited the sale of 100 ampules packs, it should be in single blister pack.

Q14)Howcanonetelldairymenormilkmenareusingoxytocin?A)Ifoxytocinisbeingused,therewillbemarksandbruisescausedbytheneedlesalloverthebody ofthecow.Needles, syringes,discardedvials,bloodsoakedcottoncanbe foundnearthemilchanimal.

Th eP er f o r m in gA n i ma l sR ul e s,1973 a n d Th e P e r f o r m in gA ni m a l s(R e g i s tr a t i o n )R ul e s,2001

Q15)Whatare“PerformingAnimals”?

UnderSection2(b),ofthePerformingAnimalsRules,1973,PerformingAnimals meansanyanimalwhichisusedfor thepurposeofanyentertainmenttowhich thepublic is admittedthroughthesaleoftickets.

Section2(h)ofthePerforming Animals(Registration)Rules,2001specifiesthat thisincludesanimalsusedin filmsandforequineevents.

Q16)Istheexhibitionandtrainingof performinganimalsrestricted?A)Yes,Section22ofThePreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct1960restrictstheexhibitionandtrainingofperforming animals,unlessthepersoninterestedinexhibiting andtraining theanimalisregisteredinaccordancewithprovisionsoftheAct.Noanimal canbeexhibited ortrained,where theCentralGovernment,bynotification intheOfficial Gazette, has restricted the exhibition and training of such animal. These following animalscan’tbeexhibitedortrained:

1)Bears2)Monkeys3)Tigers4)Panthers5) Lions6) Bulls/ OxAWBI prohibited the new registration of elephant, as performing animals.

Q17) What are the conditions for the exhibiting and training of performing animals?

A)The first andforemostconditionistheregistrationof thepersonseekingpermissionto trainand exhibit.Section3ofThePerformingAnimals(Registration)Rules,2001, providesforApplicationofregistrationstating thatany persondesirousoftraining or exhibitingperforming animalshastoapplyforregistrationtotheprescribedauthority. Withoutbeing registeredsuchaperson isnotallowed toexhibitortrainanyanimalasa performinganimal.Apartfromthis,Section8ofThePerforming Animals(Registration)Rules,2001lays

downgeneralconditionsforregistration,whichtheprescribedauthority whilegranting registrationmay imposesuchtermsandconditions.Thefollowingarethegeneral conditions:(1)Everyownerwhohastenormoresuchperforminganimalsshallhaveaveterinarian asa regularemployeefortheircare,treatmentand transport;(2)Theownershallnottransportsuchanimalsbyroadcontinuously formorethan8 hours;(3)Theownershall ensureproperwateringandfeedinghaltsduringsuchtransportation; (4)Theowneraftertransportationshallprovidefeedingandretiring enclosuresinrespect oftheanimals;(5)Theownershallensurethatanyanimalisnotinflictedunnecessary painorsuffering beforeorduringor afteritstrainingorexhibition;(6)Theowner shallnotdeprive theanimaloffeedorwaterinorder tocompelthesaid animaltotrainorperformanytrick;(7) The owner shall train an animal as a performinganimal to perform an act in accordancewithitsbasicnaturalinstinct;(8)Theownershallnotmakeaperforming animalperformifitissickorinjuredor pregnant;(9)Theownershallensurethatnosuddenloudnoiseisdeliberately createdwithinthe vicinityof anyperforminganimalor bringananimalclosetofire,which mayfrightenthe animal;(10)Theownerincasetheperforminganimalistobeexhibitedunderartificiallight,the overallintensityofsuchlightshallnotbemorethan500LUX;(11)Theownershallnotsubject theanimalstoanyaction, whichmayeither killor injure orusetheanimalsinscenes,whichmaycauseinjurytotheanimals;(12)Theownershallnotuseanytrippingdeviceorwiresorpitfallsforsuchanimals; (13)Theownershallnotexposeanyanimaltoeitherburningfireorto fire accidents;(14)Theownershallnotkeepanyanimalincludinghorsesincloseproximity while shootingscenesinvolvingexplosivesorotherloudnoises;(15)Theowner shallensure thatpropssuchasspears,nails,splinters, barbedwiresor othersuchpropsshallnot causeinjurytotheanimalsduringperformance;(16)Theowner shallensure thatequinesarenotmadetowalkonhardsurfaceswithout beingshoedandshallfurtherensurethattheanimalsarenotusedindownhill slidesor rodeoslidestopswithoutproperskidandhockboots;(17)Theownerof anyequineshallnotuseanywhip;(18)Theownershallensurethattheanimalisnotusedonfloorsthatarevery smooth withouttheuseofnon-skiddingmats;

(19)Theownershallensurethatalargegatheringofanimalsisnotallowedinsucha way,that maycauseorresultinastampede.(20)Theowner shallensure thattheanimalisnotmadeorincitedtofightagainstother animalandshallfurtherensurethatsedativesortranquillizersorsteroidsorany other artificial enhancersarenot administeredtoorinsertedin anyanimal.(21)Theownershall ensurethat theanimal shallnotbetransportedorkeptorconfinedin cagesandreceptacles,whichdonotmeasure inheight,breadthorlengthinaccordance withthecomfortofanimal.(22)Theownershallensurethattheanimalisnotcontinuouslyusedforexcessive numberoftakesinshootingafilmwithoutprovidingadequateresttotheanimalandin theeventofasnakebeinguseditshallnotbemadetoingestanysubstancesormadeto crawlacrosstarredor anyotherheatenedsurfaceandshallnotbecontortedtowrestle. (23)Theownershallensurethatwhileusingananimalinshootingafilm,thefight sequenceshallnotbeshotinanylivestockholdingareaincludingpoultryareaandshall furtherensurethat nobirdsareshownincages.(24)Theownershallinformtheprescribedauthority atleastfourweeksinadvance informingtheplace,dateandtimeoftheactualmakingofthefilmwhereintheanimalis tobeused;(25) Personsdesirousoftransportinghorsesfromoneplacetoanothershalladhere tothe minimumnormsto enhanceconditionsoftravelsafetyofthehorses,namely:-

1) Nohorse shallbetiedupinsuchawaythathisheadandneckmovements areunnaturallyrestrictedwhiletraveling

2) All horses must be watered at least every four hours and provided adequaterationofhayduringthejourneylastingmorethaneighthours

3) Adequateventilationandfreeflowoffreshairinthevehicleshallbe ensuredduringtransport4) Rubbermatsshallpreferablybeusedforflooringinsteadofstrawbedding

5) Horsesshallnotbetransportedwithintwentyfourhoursofhavingraced6) Nohorseshallberaced,wheretheperiodofjourneyexceedssixhours,

unlesstwentyfourhourshavelapsedsincecompletionofthetravel.

Q18)Areanimalfairswhereanimalsaretraded,legal?A)Whenthesaletakesplacethisfairisnormallymeantforfarmers.However,in recentyearstheyhavebecomeexclusivelydevotedforprovidinganimalstobutchers.Thisis illegal.Inordertopreventthisfromhappeninglocal administrationshouldmakesurethat notrucksareallowednearthefair andthat nocattleisputinsidetrucksandnobuyercan buymorethantwoanimals.TheMunicipalityhasaspecial roletoplayinanimal protection.TheLocalauthorityoftheplacewherethe‘Haat’orfairisheldshouldcheck that thereisthepropermaintenanceofanimalsbytheirowners.Themunicipalitymust allocatesufficientfundsforthepropercleaning, feeding,housingandtreatmentofthese animals.Themoneyearnedfromtheirauctionandrelease,mustbespentonthecareof theseanimals.Whereverpossible,itshouldinvolvelocal NGOs/AWOintherunningof thesePounds.Whencattle areauctioned,thebuyermustspecifyforwhatpurposeheis buyingtheanimal andthat shouldbeverifiedtoavert cowslaughter,whichisa criminal offence.

TheMunicipalitycan alsodesignatelocal shelters asInfirmariesforthecareand treatmentofimpoundedanimals.Butnowildanimalsorbirdsandotherwildspeciesanyendangeredspeciescouldbe soldorbroughtinthefairs.Q19)Doesthe Preventionof CrueltytoAnimalsAct,1960provideanyprocedure

forregistrationwithregardtothe exhibitionandtrainingofperforming animals?

A)Yes, Section23oftheabovementionedActprovidesprocedurefor registration.Therearefiveconditionsthatneedtobefulfilledwithregardtotheregistrationofperforming animals.

1.Everypersondesirousofexhibitingortraininganyperforminganimalhasto makean applicationintheprescribedform,totheprescribedauthorityandon paymentoftheprescribedfee.

2.Anapplicationforregistrationcontainssuchparticularsastotheanimals andas tothe generalnatureoftheperformancesinwhichtheanimalsaretobe exhibitedorforwhichtheyaretobetrainedand theparticularssogivenshallbeentertainedintheregistermaintainedbytheprescribedauthority.

3.Theprescribedauthorityshallgiveto everypersonwhosenameappearsonthe registerkeptbythem,a certificateof registrationintheprescribedform containingtheparticularsenteredintheregister.

4.Everyregisterisopen forinspectionbyanypersononpaymentofthe prescribedfee.

5.Andthepersonwhosenameis enteredintheregister,is entitled,onmakingan applicationforthepurpose,tohavetheparticularsenteredintheregisterwith respecttohimvaried, andwhereanysuchparticularsaresovaried,theexisting shallbecancelledandanewcertificatewillbeissued.

Q20)WhatdoesitmeanbyPrescribedAuthorityandtheprescribedpaymentof fee forregistration?Whataretheperforminganimals?Andalso,whatis the prescribedpaymentof feeforinspectionof theregisterbyanyperson?

A)UnderSection2 (b),ofThePerformingAnimalsRules,1973performinganimalmeansanyanimal,whichisusedforthepurposeof anyentertainment towhichthepublicareadmittedthroughthesaleoftickets.

B)ThePrescribedAuthorityistheAnimalWelfareBoardof India,whichis establishedbytheCentralGovernment.ThisBoardhasbeenestablishedfor thepromotionofanimalwelfareandforprotectingthemfrombeingsubjected tounnecessarypainorsuffering.

Animal WelfareBoardof IndiaPostBoxNo.8672

No.13/1,3rdSeawardRoad ValmikiNagar ThiruvanmayurChennai-600041Ph:(044)-24454935,24454958Fax:044-24454330Website:www.awbi.org

E-mail:awbi@md3.vsnl.net.in

Section 4 of The PerformingAnimalsRules, 1973 prescribesabout fee and registrationwhichsaysthateveryapplicationforregistrationshallbeaccompanied bya feeof rupeestwenty-fivewhich canbeeither paid incashor insuch othermannerasmay bespecifiedbytheprescribedauthority.

Section7ofThePerforming AnimalsRules,1973statesthatanyonewhois interestedininspecting theregistercandosoduring officehoursonanyworking day uponpaymentofafeeof tworupees.

Q21)WhatrulesdoestheCentral GovernmenthavewithregardtothePerformingAnimalsRegistration?

A)TheCentralGovernmenthasprescribedRuleswithregardtotheregistrationofperforminganimals,which areprovidedinThePerformingAnimals(Registration)Rules,2001.

Section2(g)statesthatPrescribedAuthoritymeansthecentralgovernment,or such other authority includingthe Animal Welfare Board of India or the State Gvernment,asmaybeauthorizedbythecentralgovernment.

Section2(h)says thattheperforminganimal means ananimal,which isused ator forthepurpose ofanyentertainmentincluding afilm,oranequineeventtowhichthe publicareadmitted.Thisincludeshorseraces,polomatchesandany otherpublicevent involvinghorses.

Section4talksabout thefeeandregistration, whereafee ofrupees500(five hundred)shallaccompanyeveryapplicationforregistration.

Q22)Whataretheacts thatamounttooffenceswithregardtoperforminganimals? A)Section26ofThePreventionofCrueltytoAnimalsAct,1960listtheactsthat amountsoffenceswithregardtoperforminganimals.Section26saysthat if anyperson

a)Notbeingregisteredexhibitsortrainsanyperforminganimal; Ora) Being registered under this Act, exhibits or trains any

performing animalwithrespecttowhich,orinamannerwith respecttowhich,heisnot registered

b) Exhibitsortrainsasaperforming animal,anyanimalwhichis nottobeusedforthepurposeofexhibition

c) ObstructsorWilfully delaysanypersonorpoliceofficerfrom entry and inspecting the premises where the performing animalsarekept

d) Concealsanyanimalswithaviewto avoidingsuchinspectionAny personfoundguiltyofsuchoffenceswillbepunishableonconvictionwith

finewhichmayextendtofivehundredrupees,orwithimprisonmentwhichmayextend tothreemonths orwith both.Theanimalwillbeconfiscated andtheperson willnotbe allowedtokeepan animalagain.

Q23)Isitanoffencetotrainorexhibitananimalforpolicepurpose?A) No. Section 27 ofThe Preventionof Crueltyto Animal Acts, 1960 acts as anexemptionclause. It permitsthetrainingofanimalsforbonafidemilitaryorpolice purposes.However,Section11ofThePreventionofCrueltytoAnimalActs,1960 appliestothoseanimalstoo.Ithastobekeptinmindthatnoanimals canbetreated cruellyorinawaythat harmsorinjuresthem.

Q24)DoesPolicehavethepowertoinspectthe premisesin whichanyperforming animalsarebeing trainedorexhibited?

A)Yes.IfitcomestotheknowledgeofthePoliceofficerthatthetrainingorexhibitionof anyperforminganimal has been accompaniedbyunnecessarypain or suffering, Section25ofThePreventionofCruelty toAnimalsAct,1960,providesthatanypolice officernotbelowtherankofsub-inspector mayenteratallreasonabletimesandinspect anypremisesinwhichanyperforming animalsarebeingtrainedorexhibitedorkeptfor training orexhibition andaskforthecertificateofregistration fromthetraineror exhibitor.Section26statesthat anyonewho–

Obstructs or willfully delays any person or police officer from entry and inspectingthepremiseswherethePerformingAnimalsarekeptConcealsanyanimalswithaviewto avoidingsuchinspection

willbepunishableonconvictionwitha fine, whichmayextendto five hundredrupees,or withimprisonment,whichmayextendtothreemonthsorwithboth.

Q25)Doesthe Preventionof CrueltytoAnimalsAct,1960,providesthepowersof searchandseizuretothepolice?

A)Yes.Section32oftheAct,statesthatifapoliceofficernotbelowtherankofsub-inspector,hasreasontobelievethatanoffenceofcrueltyhasbeencommittedorthatany personhasinhispossessiontheskinofanysuchanimalwithanypartofthehead attachedthereto,hemayenterandsearchplaceorany placeinwhichhehas reasonto believeanysuchskintobe,andmay seizesuchskinoranyarticleorthingusedor intendedtobeusedinthecommissionofsuchoffence.

Also,ifapolice officer,notbelowtherank of sub-inspector,hasreasontobelieve thatphooka oranyotheroperationofthenaturereferredtoinSection12, hasbeen performedorwillbeperformedonanyanimalwithinthelimitsofhisjurisdiction,he mayenteranyplaceinwhichhehasreasontobelievesuchanimaltobe,andmay seize theanimalandproduceitfortheexaminationbytheVeterinary Officerinchargeofthe areainwhichtheanimal isseized.

Th ePr even ti onO fCru el tyT oDrau gh tAn dPackAni mal sRul es,1965

Q26)Whatis the maximumloadfordraughtanimals?A) Belowisthe table,statingthe maximumweightthatareallowed for animalsor animaldrawnvehiclesto carry.

TABLEI1)Smallbullockor

SmallbuffaloTwowheeledvehicle-a) if fitted with ball bearingsb)iffittedwithpneumatic tyresc) if not fitted with pneumatictyres

1000kilograms

750kilograms

500kilograms

2)MediumbullockorMediumbuffalo

Twowheeledvehicle-a) if fitted with ball bearingsb)iffittedwithpneumatic tyresc) if not fitted with pneumatictyres

1400kilograms

1050kilograms

700kilograms

3) LargebullockorLargebuffalo

Twowheeledvehicle-a) if fitted with ball bearingsb)iffittedwithpneumatic tyresc) if not fitted with pneumatictyres

1800kilograms

1350kilograms

900kilograms

4)Horseormule b)iffittedwithpneumatictyresc) if not fitted with pneumatictyres

750kilograms

500kilograms

5)Pony b)iffittedwithpneumatictyresc) if not fitted with pneumatictyres

600kilograms

400kilograms

6)Camel Two-wheeledvehicle 1000kilograms

27)Whatis the maximumloadpermittedonpackanimals?A)Providedisatablegivingthemaximumloadsthat maybecarriedbypackanimals

TABLEII

1)Smallbullockorbuffalo 100kilograms2)Mediumbullockorbuffalo 150kilograms3) Largebullockorbuffalo 175kilograms

4)Pony 70kilograms5)Mule 200kilograms6)Donkey 50kilograms7)Camel 250kilograms

Q28)WhatarethepowersprovidedtopoliceofficersunderThePreventionofCrueltytoDraughtandPackAnimalsRules,1965?

A)Section11oftheAct,providesthatifapoliceofficerabovetherankofaconstablefeelsthattheanimalisoverloading,hemayasktheowneroranyotherpersonincharge ofsuchanimaltotaketheanimalorthevehicleorbothtotheweighbridgeforthe purposeofdetermining theweightoftheloadwhichanimalhasbeenorisdrawingor carrying.

Andiftheownerinchargeoftheaforesaidanimalrefusestocomply withthe demandofthepoliceofficer,thepolicemanhasevery righttotaketheanimalorthe vehicleorbothtotheweighbridge andgetitweighted.Andassoonasanyweightis determinedunderthisrule,theownerorotherpersonin chargeof thesaidanimalshallbe givenastatementinwriting signedby thepoliceofficerastotheweightsodetermined andanyotherinformationrelevantforthepurpose.

Q29)Whatarethegeneralconditionsfortheuseofdraughtandpackanimals?A)Section6ofThePreventionofCrueltytoDraughtandPackAnimalsRules,1965,laysdownthegeneralconditionsfortheuseofdraughtandpackanimals.Nopersonis allowedtouseanyanimalfordrawinganyvehicle orcarryinganyload:-(i) Foranaverageofmorethanninehoursinaday;(ii) formorethanfivehourscontinuouslywithoutabreakor rest fortheanimal;(iii) inanyareawherethetemperatureexceeds37degreeC(99degreeF)duringthe

periodbetween12noonand3p.m.Thismeansitisillegaltousedraughtand packanimals inNorthIndia, Chennaiandallother placeswhere thetemperature remainsroutinelyabove40degreesCelsiusinsummer.

B) Section of prohibit the use of thorn bits.

Q30)WhataretheotherrelevantprovisionswithregardtoThePreventionofCrueltytoDraughtAndPackAnimalsRules,1965?

A) The following are the important sections that should be noted, observed andimplemented.Theseare:

Section7:-Animalstobedisengagedafter work:-No personshallcontinuetokeep in harnessanyanimalusedforthepurposeofdrawing vehicles,afteritisnolongerneeded forsuchpurpose.

Section8:-Useofspikedbitsprohibited:-Nopersonshall,forthepurpose ofdriving orridingananimalorcausingittodrawanyvehicleorforotherwisecontrolling it,use anyspikedstickoranyothersharptackleorequipment which causes bruises, swellings, abrasionsorseverpaintotheanimal.

Section9:-Saddlingofhorses: -Noperson shallcauseahorse tobe saddled insucha way thattheharnessrestsdirectly ontheanimal’switherswithouttherebeingsufficient clearancebetweenthearchorthesaddle andthewithers.

Th eT ran sp ortofAni mal sRul es,1978 amended in 2001.

Q31)Whatarethegeneralconditionsfortransportof animals?A)Section98ofTheTransportofAnimalsRules,1978providesthegeneralconditionsfortransportof animals.

1) Animalstobetransported shallbehealthyandingoodcondition. Theyshouldbe examinedbyaveterinary doctorforfreedomfrominfectiousdiseasesandtheir fitnesstoundertakethejourney,provided thatthenatureanddurationofthe proposed journey shallbetakenintoaccountwhiledecidinguponthedegreeof fitness.

2) Ananimalwhichisunfitfortransportshallnotbetransportedandtheanimals thatarenewborn, diseased,blind,emaciated,lame,fatiguedorhavinggivenbirth duringtheprecedingseventy-two hoursorlikelytogivebirthduring transport shallnotbetransported.

3) Pregnantandveryyounganimalsshallnotbemixedwithotheranimalsduring transport.

4) Differentclassesofanimalsshallbekeptseparatelyduringthetransport5) Diseasedanimals,whenever transported fortreatment,shallnotbemixedwith

otheranimals.Whether pre transport permit for animals is required? Yes, as per section 96 of Cattle transport rules, 1978.

Q32)Whatshouldbenotedandobservedwhenanimalsarebeingtransported?A)Asmentionedabove,the generalconditionslaiddowninSection98ofTheTransport ofAnimalsRules,1978shouldbestrictly adheredto.Andapartfromthat, therearedifferentrulesfor transportingdifferentcategoriesofanimal,providedunder TheTransport ofAnimalsRules,1978.Overloadingofanimalsamountstotreatingof animalscruellyunderSection11ofThePrevention OfCruelty toAnimalsAct,1960. Iftheabovegeneralconditionswithregardtothetransportationofanimalsarenot met,theanimalsshouldbeimmediatelyunloadedandsenttothenearestanimal shelter.Somefurtherconditionsthat mustbeobservedare:

Inthecaseoftruckswhosewheelbaseisover142inchesshallnotcarrymorethan sixcattlewithoutcalvesorfivewithcalves.

TheVehicletransporting themshouldbelargeenoughtocarryanimals comfortably andtheanimalsshouldnotbepackedandjammedinside.The animalsshouldalsobeprotectedfromtheweather.Animalsarenot allowedtobetransportedbytempo.Withinthevehicle,partitions,mustbeprovidedateverytwoorthreemetres acrossthewidthtopreventthecrowdingandtrappingofanimals.Sufficientfood and water shall be carried to last duringthe journeyand wateringfacilityshouldbeprovidedatregularintervals.Firstaid equipmentshouldbeavailableinthevehicle.Suitablerampsshouldbeprovidedforloadingandunloadingtheanimals. Materialsforpaddingsuchasstraw,shallbeplacedonthefloorto avoidinjury andthisshallbenotlessthan5 cmthick.

Apartfromthis,therearespecificrulesfortransporting differentcategoriesof animalsprovidedunderTheTransport ofAnimals Rules,1978whichspecifiesthe maximumnumberofanimalsthat can be carried bydifferenttypes ofvehicles. OverloadingofanimalsamountstotreatingofanimalscruellyunderSection11of ThePreventionofCruelty ToAnimals Act,1960.Theoffender(inthecaseofafirst offence)willhavetopayafinewhichshallextendtofiftyrupeesandifitisthecase ofsecondoffenceorsubsequent offencecommittedwithinthreeyearsoftheprevious offence,hewillbefinedwithnotlessthantwenty-fiverupeesbutwhichmayextend toonehundredrupeesorwithimprisonment foratermwhichmayextendtothree monthsorwithboth.Also,inthecaseofsecondoffence,theoffender’s vehicleis confiscated,andhewillneverbeallowedtokeepan animalagain.

Q33)WhataretheRulesof transportationformonkeysprovidedunderTheTransportof AnimalsRules,1978?

A)Monkeysaretobetransportedinsuitablewoodenorbamboocages.Thefollowingtwosizesofcagesshallbeusedduringthetransportationofmonkeysthroughrail.a)

910x760x510 mm-Thiscageshallcontainnotmore thantwelvemonkeys,weighingbetween1.8and3.00kilogramseachortenmonkeysweighing between3.1 and5.0kilogramseach

b) 710x710x519mm- Thiscageshallcontainnotmorethantenmonkeys weighing between1.8and3.00kilogramseachoreightmonkeysweighing between3.1 and5.00kilogramseach.

Also,notmore thanonecageshallbeplacedover theotherandgunnypackingshall beplacedbetweentwocages,whenoneisplacedovertheother.

Butwhenthemonkeysaretransportedbyairthefollowing twosizesofcagesshall beused:(a)460x460x460mm- Thiscageshallcontainnotmorethantenmonkeys weighing

from1.8to3.0kilogramseachorfourmonkeysweighing from3.1 to5.0kilogramseach

(b)760x530 x460mm:-Thiscage shallcontainnotmore thantenmonkeys weighingfrom1.8 to3.0 kilogramseachoreight monkeysweighingfrom3.1 to5.0kilogramseach.

Q34)Whatis thedistancebetweendifferenttypesof gaugesof railwaytracks?

A)Gaugeisthedistancebetweentwoparallelrailwaytracks where;a) InBroadGaugethedistancebetweentwotracksis5 feet 6inches b) InMetreGaugethedistancebetweentwotracksis3 feet 3inchesc) InNarrowGaugethedistancebetweentwotracks is2 feet 6inches)]

Q35)WhataretheRulesof transportationforCattleprovidedunderTheTransportof AnimalsRules,1978?A) Whencattlearetobetransportedbyrailanordinarygoodswagonshallcarrynot

morethantenadultcattleorfifteencalvesonbroadgauge,notmorethansixadultcattle ortencalvesonmetergauge,andnotmorethanfouradultcattleorsixcalvesonnarrow

1)Montholdchicks 242)Three-montholdchicks 123)Adult stock (excluding geese andturkeys)

12

4)Geeseandturkeys 10young2growing1 adult

gauge.Whiletransportingcattlebygoodsvehicle, onlysixcattle canbe loadedper truck. Thepermissibleloading inatruckisonly4buffaloes,andtruckhavingwheelbasebelow142inches,shallnot carrymorethanfive cattlewithoutcalvesorfourwith calves.

Q36)WhataretheRulesfortransportationofEquinesprovidedunderTheTransportationofAnimalsRules,1978?

A)Forthetransportofequinesbyrail,anordinarygoodswagonshallnotcarrymorethaneighttotenhorsesortenmulesortendonkeysonbroadgaugeandnotmorethansix horsesoreightdonkeysonmeter-gauge.Ifequinesaretobe transportedbyagoodsvehicle,eachvehicle maynotcarrymorethan

fourtosixequines.Withregard tothetransportofequinesbysea,horses maynormallybeaccommodatedin singlestallsandmulesinpens,eachpenholdingamaximumoffourto fivemules.

Q37)Whatis theRulefortransportationof sheepandgoatsprovidedunder“TheTransportationofAnimalsRules,1978?”

Followingisthechartoftransportofsheepandgoatsthroughrailwaywagon,fordifferentgauge.

BroadGaugeMetreGauge NarrowGaugeIn the area ofwagonlessthan21.1 sq Metre permissible numberof shee or goatsis70

In the area of awagon 21.11 Sq Metres andabove permissiblenumberofsheepor goatis100

IntheareaofaWagonless than 12.5 Sq Metres permissible number ofsheepor goatsis50

Intheareaofawagon12.5Sq Metres andabove permissible numberofsheep or goatsis60

Goodsvehicleofcapacityof5or4.5tons,whicharegenerallyusedfortransporting animals,shallnot carrymorethanfortysheepor goats.

38)Whatarethe rulesprovidedforthetransportationof poultryby rail,roadand air?A)Containersareusedfortransportingpoultrybyrail,roadandair.Thecratesusedfortransportingpoultrymustbesterilizedandmaynotbepiledoneabovetheother.There arespecificnumbersofpoultrythat maybeaccommodatedinsuchcontainers.

Typeof Poultry Numberin a container

5)Newborn chicks 806)Poult 60

Q39)WhataretheRulesprovidedforthetransportationof pigsbyrailorroad? A)Intransportofpigsbyroad,goodsvehicles,whicharegenerallyusedfortransporting ofanimals,shallnot carrymorethantwentypigs.Whiletransportingpigsbyrail,norailwaywagonshallaccommodatemorethanthe numberofpigsasprovidedinthefollowingtable: -

BroadGauge MetreGauge NarrowGaugeIntheareaofawagonlessthan21.1 SqMetres number ofpigs allowedis35

In thearea ofwagon more than21.1 Sq Metres number of pigs allowed is50

In the area ofwagonlessthan12.5 SqMetres number ofpigs allowedis25

In the area ofwagon more than12.5 Sq Metre the number ofpigs allowedis30

NotAllowed

Onlyfourpassengersexcludingthedriverareallowedonatongaoratotalof325kgs.

Q40)Arethereanyregulationsregardingtransportinganimalsbyfoot?A)Yes.ThePreventionofCrueltytoAnimals(TransportofAnimalsonFoot)Rules

2001applieswhereverthedistanceinvolvedis5Kmormore.

EachanimalmustbecertifiedhealthybyaVetintheprescribedform.Theownermustprovidefirstaidequipmenttoaccompany theanimalsas wellasmakeproperwateringandfodderarrangements enroute.Animals mustberestedfor20minutesafterwateringandonehourafterfeeding.Nowhiporstickmaybeusedtohurryuptheanimals.Noanimalsshallbetiedbythenoseorleg,onlyaroundtheneck.Only twoanimalsandonlyofthesamesizemay tiedadjacenttooneanother usingasinglerope.Thespacebetweenthenshallbeaminimum oftwo feet.Noanimalsshallbetransported onfootbeforesunriseoraftersunsetor duringheavyrainorextremelydryconditions.Heavily pregnant,newborn,blind,emaciated,diseasedandlameanimals maynotbetakenonfoot.Animalswhoarenotshodeg.goats,elephantsetccannotbetransported onfootonhardcementormetaltarredroadsorrockyterrain.Any policeofficerabovetherankofconstableoranyotherperson authorizedbyCentralorStateGovtorAWBIcanrequireanyownerwho isviolatingtheserulestotaketheanimalstothenearestmagistrate.

Th ePr even ti onofCru el tytoAn i mal s(Sl au ghterH ou se)Rul es,2001State & District committee for slaughter houses are constituted as per orders passed by the Supreme Court of India.

Q41)WhatLawsgovernsslaughterhouses?A)TherearecertainrulesprovidedunderThePreventionOfCrueltyToAnimalsAct,1960namely SlaughterHouseRules,2001.Section2(c)oftheabovementionedActdefines‘slaughterhouse’asaplacewherein10 ormore than10animalsareslaughteredperdayandisdulylicensedor recognizedunder aCentral,StateorProvincialActoranyrulesorregulationsmadethereunder.

Section3(1)oftheabovementioned Actprovides thatanimalscannotbeslaughtered exceptina recognizedandlicensedslaughterhouse.

Section3(2),prohibitsslaughteringofanyanimal whichispregnantorhasanoffspringlessthanthreemonthsold,or

theanimalwhichisundertheageofthreemonthsorwhichhasnotbeencertifiedbyaVeterinaryDoctorthatitisinafitconditionto

beslaughtered.

Q42)Isslaughteringofananimalapartfromin theslaughterhouse,legal?A)WhereverthereisaGovernmentslaughterhouse,slaughtercannotbedoneanywhereelse.If there isnogovernmentslaughterhouseinthatareathenkilling canonlytakeplace in licensed slaughterhouse, which should be situated, where they are not a public nuisanceoranenvironmentalhazard.Theseslaughterhouseshave tofollowallMunicipal Corporation lawsandtheISIregulations.Noanimalscanbeslaughteredinslums,in roadsidemeatshops orindhabasorinprivatehouses.Slaughtering ofanyanimalatany placeotherthanalicensedslaughterhouseisprohibited..Withregardtoenvironmental hazardandpublicnuisance.Smt.ManekaGandhimoved theDelhiCourtagainsttheIdgahSlaughterhouse ofDelhi,inthelargerpublicinterest. Thecourt gavethefollowingdirections,whichapply,to allslaughterhouses:

(1) Children below the age of 18 years shall not be allowed to work in the slaughterhouse

(2)Each Slaughterhousehas a licence for a prescribednumberof animals.The numberofanimalsslaughteredmaynotexceed 2500 perday,i.e.2,000 sheepand goatsand500buffaloes.

(3)Thereshouldbeadequatenumber ofveterinary doctorsforthepurposeofproper examinationofanimalsthoroughly beforeissuingafitnesscertificateforthe animalstobeslaughtered.

(4)Compoundingfeeinrespectofsheep/goatsisincreasedfrom Rs50toRs 500and forbuffaloesfromRs200toRs2000.

(5)Themaximum numberofanimalsallowedtobecarriedinopentrucksmustnot exceed40goats/sheepand4buffaloes.

(6) Theslaughterhouseshouldhaveproperlight,electricity,fansandcoolersinits varioussection.

According totheMunicipallaws,ifthereisaMunicipalAuthorisedslaughterhouse then there can be no private slaughterhouseand no licence can be issued to such slaughterhouses,astheyareillegal.

AspertheIndianStandard(IS),thebasicrequirementforaslaughterhouseareas follows:-a) Slaughterhousemaybelocatedoutsideorontheperipheryofacityortownand

awayfroman airport.b) Theremustbeservicesofpotablewater,electricityandproperhygienicsewage

disposalfacilities.c) Theremustbearestingplacefortheanimalsbeforeslaughter.d) Theremustbeadequatefacilitiesfor‘before-killing’inspection. e) Carryingoutofhumaneslaughterf) Flaying,dressingandwashingofthecarcassesg) Inspectionofmeatanddisposalofmeatunfitforhumanconsumption.

Ifanyslaughterhousedoesnot adheretothesestandards,itcannotbelicensed.

ThePreventionofCrueltytoAnimals(SlaughterHouse)Rules,2001prescribesthe followingrequirementsforaslaughterhouse.Section4 (1)to (8)states that: -

Theslaughterhouseshallhaveareceptionareaofadequatesizesufficientfor livestocksubjecttoveterinaryinspection.Theveterinarydoctorafterexamining theanimalshallissueafitness certificatefor eachanimal.Theveterinarydoctorshallexaminethoroughly notmorethan12animalsin anhourandnotmorethan96animalsinadayThereceptionareaofslaughter houseshallhaveproper rampsfordirect unloading ofanimalsfromvehiclesorrailwaywagonsandthesaidreception area shall have adequate facility sufficient for feeding and watering of animalsSeparateisolationpensshallbeprovidedinslaughterhousewithwatering andfeedingarrangements foranimalssuspectedtobesufferingfrom contagious and infectious diseases, and fractious animals, in order to segregatethemfromtheremaininganimals.Adequateholdingareashallbeprovidedinslaughterhouse accordingtothe classofanimalstobeslaughtered.Ante-mortem(beforedeath)andpenareashallpreferablybecoveredand shallbepavedwith materialsuchasconcretenonslipperyherring bonetype orbricksuitabletostandwearandtearby hooves,andsuitabledrainage facilities shall be providedaroundthe bordersofthe area except at the entrances.

Section5 (1)to (5)states that:-Everyanimalsafterveterinaryexaminationshallbepassedontoaresting place,adequateinsizeandsufficientforthenumberof animalsforresting for24hoursbeforeslaughtering.

Thespaceprovidedinthepensshallbenotlessthan2.8sqmperlarge animaland1.6sqm.per smallanimal.Theanimalsshallbekeptseparatelydependingontheirtypeandclass andprotected fromheat andrain.Therestingplaceshallhaveadequatefacilitiesforwateringandpost- morteminspection..

Q43)WhataretheLaws,RulesgovernsMeatShopsorStalls?A) Meatshop referstotheshop thatdoesnotkilltheanimalbut sellsthe meat.Therearerulesthatregulatessuchoutlets.TheBureau ofIndian Standard rulesdealswiththebasic requirements forastallforsaleofmeatofsmallandlargeanimals.Itisthenormtobe followedforlicensingandregulating thesaleofmeatandmaintenanceofhygienic conditionsofthemeatstall.It statesthat-

Allmeatstallscanonly besetupindesignatedplaces,asaunitofameatmarket andshallbelocatedataplaceawayfromvegetableorotherfoodmarketsThemeatshallbefree fromundesirableodour,smoke,dustorothercontaminants Themainservices,suchaspotablewatersupply,electricity andproperhygienic sewagedisposalfacilitiesareessentialprerequisitesA block shall consistsof a numberof meat stalls and shall be enclosed in compound wallswhichbarricadesentryofdogs,cats,birdsandotherundesirable elementsintotheblockEachblockshallbeprovidedwithpotablewaterstoragesupply tankwithtapsto facilitatewithdrawalof waterbymeatstallsAmeatstallshallconsist ofameatpreparation room,salescounterorante-room andcoveredpassagein frontoraverandahforcustomersThemeatpreparation roommaybeof minimum3.75x3m x3m forsmall animals and4.5x4.5x4.5m forlargeanimalsdependingonthestockScreenedventilatorsshallbeprovided neartheceilingforfacilitatingcross ventilationsCareshouldbetakenthat nodirectsunlightfallsonthedressedcarcasses. Theroomshallsuitablybemadefly-proofandprovidedwithfly-trapsThefloorsofalltheroomsshallbeofsuchconstruction thateasywashingand cleaningwithwaterispossible.Acoveredpassageprotected fromtherainandsunshallbeprovided inthemeat stall forthecustomersEachstall shallbeprovidedwithawatertapTheKnives,tools,andhooksusedshallbeofstainlesssteel.

Q44)Isit crime tokill orsell camel’smeat?A)Camel’smeatisnotnotifiedaitemoffood,aspertheprovisionsofthePrevention ofCruelty toAnimalsAct,1960.Presently,provisionisavailableonlyforslaughtering cattle,goats,sheepandpigs,withintheCorporation limits.Thereisnoqualified VeterinarySurgeon,whocancertifythefitnessofacamelorthesuitabilityofitsmeat forconsumptionbyhumanbeings,or alicensedpersontoslaughteracamel.There areno

licensed personswithinthe Corporationlimits forthesaleof camel’smeat.Thelicense to sell beefin some state willnot enablethesaleof camel’smeat. FSSAI issued advisories on dated Nov 14, 2014, whereas Cow slaughtering is prohibited in Haryana, Camel is a state animal of Rajasthan and there are no rules and regulation camel transportation.

Q45)IsslaughteringofcowsonBakri-idconsideredillegal?A).Noanimalcanbeslaughteredexceptgoats.TheDivision BenchofCalcuttahasruledthattheslaughterofcowsbymembersofMuslimcommunity onBakri-eiddayisnota requirementoftheMuslimreligionandshouldbebanned.TheSupremeCourthasupheld thisdecision.

ThePreventionofCrueltyToAnimals(SlaughterHouse)Rules,2001providesthat no onecanslaughteranimalsinslums, inroadside meatshopsorindhabasorinprivate houses.ThisruleappliesintheslaughteringofgoatsonBakri-Eid.Slaughtercanonly takeplaceingovernmentdesignated Idgahs,butnotinmosques.

L aw sonAni malS acri f ice

Q46)Isitillegal tosacrificeanimals?A)Yes,animalsacrificeisillegal.Theactofanimalsacrificesis coveredunder

LocalMunicipalCorporationActs,Preventionof CrueltytoAnimalsAct,1960,Wildlife(Protection)Act,1972,IndianPenalCode(IPC).Itisalso specificallyforbiddenin thefollowingstatesunderTheProhibitionofBird andAnimalSacrificeAct:

a) AndhraPradesh b) Gujaratc) Karnataka d) Keralae) Pondicherry f) Rajasthang) TamilNadu

L ocalMuni cip alCorp orati onActs:

MunicipalitieslawsprohibittheslaughterofanyanimalwithinaCorporationarea, otherthaninalicensedslaughterhouse.Sincetemplesandstreets,whereanimal sacrificesusuallyoccur, areunlicensed,itbecomesillegal toslaughteranimalsat these places.

Th ePr even ti onofCru el tytoAni mal sA ct,196 0

TheAct,prohibitstheinflictionofunnecessarypainandsufferingonananimaland makessuchunnecessarypainandsufferingapenaloffence.Sub-section(3)ofsection11PCAsaysthatitistheduty ofevery personhavingthecareandchargeofanyanimalto takeallreasonable measure toensure thewellbeing ofsuchanimalandtopreventthe inflictionofunnecessarypainorsuffering.ThepenaltyunderthisActis,theoffender(in thecaseof afirst offence)willhave topayfine whichshallextendtofiftyrupees and if it isthecaseofsecondoffence orsubsequent offencecommittedwithinthreeyearsofthe previousoffence,hewillbefinedwithnotlessthantwenty-fiverupeesbutwhichmay

extendtoonehundredrupeesorwiththeimprisonment foratermwhichmayextendto threemonthsorwithboth.Also,inthecaseofsecondoffence,theoffender’s vehicleis confiscated,andhewillneverbeallowedtokeepan animalagain. Supreme Court of India up hold the animal rights vide order dated. 7-5-2014.

Wildl if e(Pro tec ti on )Ac t,1972

ThisActprohibits injury toany wildanimal,whichisconsidered tobegovernment property,under section39.Thedefinitionofan“animal”intheActincludes amphibians, birds,reptilesandmammals andtheiryoung.Inthecaseofbirdandreptiles,eventheir eggsareincludedinthiscategory.Section51oftheActprovidesthepenalty forthe personguiltyofanoffence under thisAct.Theaccusedonconviction,willbepunishable withimprisonmentforatermofthreeyearsorwithfineoftwenty-fivethousandrupees or with both. And in the case of a second or subsequent offence, the term of imprisonmentwillbeseven years withfineoftenthousandrupees.

I ndi an P e n alCo d e ( IPC ) : UnderSection268ofIPC,1860apersonisguiltyofapublicnuisancewhodoesanyactorisguilty ofanillegalomissionwhichcausesanycommon injury,dangeror annoyancetothepublicortothepeopleingeneralwhodwelloroccupyproperty in thevicinityorwhichmustnecessarily causeinjury,obstruction,danger orannoyance topersonswhomayhavepersonswhomay haveoccasiontouseanypublicright.A commonnuisanceis not excusedon the groundit causessomeconvenienceor advantage.Under269/270Itcanbeanegligentactoramalignantactwhichcan spreadinfection ordiseasedangerous tolife.Thesesectionsenableapersontofilea chargesheettoprohibit thekilling ofananimalorthesaleofthe meatobtainedfrom sacrificedanimals, inany publicplace,otherthanthosewhichareregistered forthis purpose.Also,thekillingofananimalinpublicplaceamountstopublicnuisance, andannoyancetothepublic.

Th eE xp eri men tsO nA ni mal s(Con trolAn dSup ervi si on )Rul es,1968

Q47)Whatdoesthelawsayregardingtheconductingof experimentsonanimals?A)Section4of theExperimentsonAnimals( Controland Supervision)Rules,1968laysdowncertainconditionsregardingtheconductingofexperimentswhichareas follows:- e)

Experimentsshouldbeperformedwithduecareandhumanityf) Experiments shallbeperformed inevery casebyorunderthe

supervision of persons duly qualified, in a laboratory adequately equippedandstaffedforthepurposeandunderthe responsibilityofthepersonperformingtheexperiment.

g) Minimumnumberofanimalsshallbeusedin anexperimenth) Experimentsinvolving operativeproceduremoreseverethan

simple inoculation or superficial venesection shall be performed under the influence of anaesthetic of sufficient power topreventtheanimalfeeling painanditshallremainso throughtouttheexperiment.

i) The experiment shall not be performed for the purposeof attainingor retainingmanualskill.

j) Experimentshallnotbeperformed byway ofanillustrationof lectureinschoolsor colleges

k) Experiments shallnotbeperformedasapublic demonstration except foradvancementofknowledge

l) Thesubstance known asUrariorCurariorany suchparalysant shallnotbeusedoradministered forthepurpose ofany experimentexceptinconjunction withanaestheticofsufficient depthtoproducelossof consciousness;

Q48)Isitillegal tosell animalsforexperiments?A)Yes,itisillegaltosellanimalsforexperiments.Section4AofTheExperimentsonAnimals(ControlandSupervision) putsrestrictiononsaleetc.,ofanimalsfor experiments.Itsaysthatnoofficer,employeeoragentofanyanimal-control authority shallsell,give,transfer,trade,supplyorotherwise provideanyanimalcomingintohisor her possessiontoanyanimal dealer, commercialkennel,petshop,laboratory,educational institutionorotherpersonfortheuseinresearch,productdevelopmenttesting,education, biologicalproductionorotherscientific,biomedicalorveterinarypurposes. Alsothe hospital,educationalinstitution,laboratory oranypersonisprohibitedtopurchaseor acceptanydogorcatnotpurposelybredforresearchfromanyanimal-controlauthority, commercial kennel,petshop oranimaldealerforuseinresearch, productdevelopment, testing,education,biologicalproduction, orotherscientific,biomedicalorveterinary purpose.

Th eWild li f eProtec ti onAct,1972

Q49)Whatkindof birdsisitlegal tokeep?A)NoIndianbirdscanbelegallykeptundertheWildlifeProtectionAct,1972.Onlyexoticspeciescanbekept andthat tooiftheseller/ownerestablishesthat theyhave come fromoutsidethecountry.Inordertoprovethat,thesellermusthaveanimportlicence andpermissionfromtheCITESBureau.CITESortheUnitedNationsConventiononInternationalTradeInEndangeredSpecies of WildFauna AndFloracameintoeffectinordertoprotectrareandendangeredspecies of wild fauna and flora against over-exploitation. The convention ensures that internationaltradedoesnotposeathreattothesurvivalofspeciesinthewild.Theconvention alsoprovidesstrictregulationoverexportofthosespeciesthreatenedby trade.Eventhekeepingofapermissiblebirdmustbeinconformity withtheprovisionsof Section11ofthePreventionofCruelty toAnimalsAct,whichstipulatesthatanyperson whokeepsandconfinesanyanimalinanycagewhichdoesnotmeasuresufficiently to permitthebirdareasonableopportunity ofmovementordoesnotprovidethebirdwith sufficientfood,drinkandsheltershallbeguiltyof treatingthat bird cruelly.Thefailureto comply withtheseprovisionsofSection11ofPCAisapunishableoffenceandthe offenderwouldbeliabletobearrestedandpunished. Hencethesaneandsafecourseof actionistolet thebirdsgofree.

Q50)Whatdoesthelawsayaboutsellingwildbirdsin thelocalmarket?A)Theword‘wildbird’meansabirdthathascomeunderthepurviewofTheWildlifeProtectionAct,1972,whichextendsitsprotectionto about122speciesofbirds.Section9oftheWPAprohibitshunting ofwildbirds.“Hunting”incommonparlance signifiesthepursuit,trappingand thenkillingof ananimal. But undertheWPA‘hunting’ alsoincludescapturingandtrapping ofanywildanimal.Further,Section57ofW.P.A raisesalegalpresumptionthatifapersonisinpossession,custody orcontrolofany captiveanimal(including wildbirds),itshallbepresumedthatsuchapersonisnotin lawfulpossessionofsuchacaptiveanimal.Hence,apersonsellingawildbirdinthe localmarketisguilty oftheoffenceof‘hunting’andisliabletobepunishedwith imprisonment foraterm,whichmayextendtothreeyearsasstipulatedunderSection51 oftheWPA.

Q51)Doesthe PolicehavethepowertoarrestundertheWildlifeProtectionAct?A)Section50ofWPAauthorizestheDirector,ortheChiefWildlifeWardenoranyofficerauthorizedbythemoranyforestofficeroranypoliceofficernotbelowtherank ofsub-inspector toarrestany personwithoutwarrantanddetainhim,ifthearresting officer hasreasonablegrounds forbelieving thatsuchpersonhascommittedanoffence againsttheWPA. Section51(1)oftheWPAstipulatesthatany person whocontravenes any provision ofActoranyruleorordermadethereunder shallbeguiltyofanoffences underthisActandshall,onconviction,bepunishablewithimprisonmentforaterm whichmayextendtothreeyearsorwithfinewhichmayextendtotwenty-fivethousands rupeesor withboth.

Q52)Whatarethedutiesandresponsibilitiesof HonoraryWildlifeWardens?A)HonoraryWildlifeWardensareappointedundersub-section(c)ofsection4oftheWildlifeProtectionAct,1972andaredeemedtobepublicservants.Themainduty and responsibility ofanHonoraryWildlifeWardenistoassistwholeheartedlytheState organizationresponsibleforwildlifeconservationwork,especially withregardtothe followingmatters:

a) Controlofpoaching andclandestinetradeinwildanimalsandproducts/articles thereofb) DetectionandprosecutionofoffencesundertheWildlife(Protection) Actandthe

Rulesmadethereunderc) Preventingdamagetothehabitatofwildlifed) Identificationandselectionofareassuitabletobedeclaredassanctuaries,national

parks,closed areas,etc.,aswell asmeasuresfortheirproperprotectione) Measuresfordealingwiththeproblem ofdamagebywildanimalstolifeand

property,includingtheassessmentandpaymentof compensation,etc.f) Carryingthemessageofconservationtothepeopleandenlistingpublicsupport for nature

and wildlife conservation.The effort should be speciallydirected towardsthecommunitieslivinginornearthedeclaredwildlifereserves.

g) Any other matter connected with the protection of wildlife, which may be entrustedbytheWildlifeAdvisory BoardortheChiefWildlifeWardenofthe State,fromtimetotime.

Alongwith,theirdutiesHonoraryWildlifeWardenshavespecificpowersdelegated to them under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, for making them useful and effective.Thesepowersare:

(a)Powertoinspectrecordsofthelicensesundersection47(b)oftheAct(b)Powersofentry,search,seizure,anddetentionunderSection50forthe

preventionanddetectionofoffences.(c)TheyarealsoauthorizedtocomplaintincourtinaccordancewithSection

55oftheWildlifeProtectionAct,1972.

Q53)Whatis thelawthatpertainstomadaris/kalandars?A) NoprivatepersoninIndiaisallowedtocapture,own,buy,sell,trainorshowanywildanimalsforpublicexhibition. Theanimalsthataresuedbymadaris;i.e.monkeys, snakes,bears,mongooses,parakeetsareallprotectedbytheWildlifeProtectionAct,1972andcannotbeused.Section22ofthePerformingAnimalsRulesofthePrevention ofCruelty toAnimalsAct,1960isalsoapplicable.Since,botharecognizableoffences, themadaricanbearrestedonthespot,andtheanimalconfiscatedandhanded over tothe WildlifeDept,ZoooraLocalAnimalWelfareShelter.Inthecaseofhealthy snakes, mongoosesorbirds,theanimalsshouldbereleasedinawoodenarea.

Q54)Can anyoneincludingthe Governmenthire peoplewith langurs to driveaway monkeyfromtheirpremises?A)No,thisisillegal.LangursarecoveredundertheWildlifeProtectionActmakingitillegaltobuy, sell,ownorkeepthem.Ifa madari isnotallowed to own aprotected species,howcanheusethatanimalinhistradeorprofession andhowcanGovernment recognizetheillegaluseofananimal.Thepersonrecruitingthemadariandlanguristo bearrestedunderthesamelawsasthemadari.Q 55) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. The Bureau has its headquarter in New Delhi and five regional offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Jabalpur; three sub-regional offices at Guwahati, Amritsar and Cochin; and five border units at Ramanathapuram, Gorakhpur, Motihari, Nathula and Moreh. Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control; capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.

Abhishek Kadyan, Hon. Animal Welfare Officer, AWBI, Nominee CPCSEA, Volunteer of WCCB, Ex- Member , District Public Relation and Grievances Committee/ State Board for Wildlife (Govt. of Haryana)Qualification: - Master with Post Graduation Diploma in Mass Communication, Presently doing Post Graduation Course at Lambton College, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.

Sukanya Kadian, Hon. Animal Welfare Officer, AWBI, Volunteer of WCCB, Ex – Member of District Public Relation Grievances Committee (Govt. of Haryana)Qualifications: - M. Sc. Physics with M.Ed.

Naresh Kadyan, Master Trainer of AWBI/ Volunteer of WCCB, Member State Committee for Slaughter houses, Department of Urban Local Bodies of Haryana, Chairman, People for Animal ( PFA) Haryana, Convener of Animal Welfare Party of India, Ex- Nominee CPCSEA/ Duty Magistrate / District Khadi & Village Industries Officer / Nodal Inspecting Authority ( Animal Welfare Division)Qualifications, Master with Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication.