Guest guest Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Link: http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1169821 *Jumbo exit from circus likely soon* PTI Sunday, June 08, 2008 23:24 IST NEW DELHI: Tricks by jumbos in circuses would soon be a thing of the past if the environment ministry has its way. The ministry plans to ban elephants from circuses, sources said. It is mulling the move in view of several instances and studies that circus owners were not complying with the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. India has already prohibited the use of bears, monkeys, tigers, panthers, and lions as entertainment under the Act. The move, which will obviously bring cheer to animal lovers, has already been implemented by Sweden, Austria, Costa Rica, Finland, and Singapore. Sources said that the ministry has sent a proposal in this regard to its Animal Welfare division to consider the move and scan legal provisions. There are 21 recognised circuses in the country with 85 jumbos. If the proposal to ban the jumbos is approved, a notification will be issued soon by the environment ministry in this regard. The ministry is seeing if the elephants rented out for joy rides, weddings, functions and political rallies can also be included in the proposed amended Act. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has already expressed its inability to look after elephants in circuses, saying they should be monitored under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and any violation should be taken seriously. In a recent letter to the ministry, CZA said monitoring a circus is too heavy a responsibility considering frequent instances of violation. -- United against elephant polo http://www.stopelephantpolo.com http://www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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