Kind attention: Delhi Police against defamatory publication in Gujarat: 2020004691

Details for registration number : GOVGJ/E/2020/04603

Name of Complainant Naresh Kadyan
Date of Receipt 13/06/2020
Received by Department of Gujarat
Grievance Description
Subject: FIR against owners of Truck, Great Golden Circus & Radha Krishana Temple.
Greetings,
Cancellation of private ownership of two elephants as Great Golden Circus operator
intimated the Forest officials that due to COVID-19, they have closed down circus, keeping
all materials in go down, further they intimated that they are not able to care of these female
two elephants, hence they are mutually decided to shift for treatment, care & shelter at
Radha Krishana Temple Trust at Jamnagar, whereas Radha Krishana Temple Trust is not a
approved or recognized rescue centre under section 38-H of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
It would be pertinent to mention here that both female elephants caught by Rajkot Police
with a goods transport vehicle in loading condition, No. GJ37 T 9758, while shifting
Ahmadabad to Jamnagar, whereas said vehicle also not fit to transport elephants, violating
section 3, 11 & 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 read with Central Motor
Vehicle Act & State Transport Rules, besides Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as Radha
Krishana Temple Trust not approved by Central Zoo Authority of India. Project Elephants
instruction dated 8-1-2008 also needs attention for strict compliance.
Scouts & Guides for Animals & Birds along with OIPA: Indian People for Animals comes
forward to lodge FIR against the truck operator along with Radha Krishana Temple Trust &
Great Golden Circus.

Details for registration number: MOEAF/E/2020/00848

Name of Complainant Naresh Kadyan
Date of Receipt 13/06/2020
Received by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Grievance Description
Subject: FIR against owners of Truck, Great Golden Circus & Radha Krishana Temple.
Greetings,
Cancellation of private ownership of two elephants as Great Golden Circus operator
intimated the Forest officials that due to COVID-19, they have closed down circus, keeping
all materials in go down, further they intimated that they are not able to care of these female
two elephants, hence they are mutually decided to shift for treatment, care & shelter at
Radha Krishana Temple Trust at Jamnagar, whereas Radha Krishana Temple Trust is not a
approved or recognized rescue centre under section 38-H of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
It would be pertinent to mention here that both female elephants caught by Rajkot Police
with a goods transport vehicle in loading condition, No. GJ37 T 9758, while shifting
Ahmadabad to Jamnagar, whereas said vehicle also not fit to transport elephants, violating
section 3, 11 & 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 read with Central Motor
Vehicle Act & State Transport Rules, besides Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as Radha
Krishana Temple Trust not approved by Central Zoo Authority of India. Project Elephants
instruction dated 8-1-2008 also needs attention for strict compliance.
Scouts & Guides for Animals & Birds along with OIPA: Indian People for Animals comes
forward to lodge FIR against the truck operator along with Radha Krishana Temple Trust &
Great Golden Circus.
Current Status Case closed
Date of Action 15/06/2020
Remarks
Forwarded to CZA, Project Elephant Division -MoEFCC, Animal Welfare division
Department of Animal husbandary and Diarying and Chief Wildlife Warden Gujarat for N.A
Officer Concerns to
Officer Name Shri Saumitra Dasgupta
Officer Designation Inspector General WL
Indira Paryavaran Bhavan Jor Bagh Road New
Contact Address
Delhi

MOEAF/E/2020/00851
Name of Complainant Naresh Kadyan
Date of Receipt 13/06/2020
Received by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Grievance Description
Immediate attention: CZA,
It is submitted that:
1. Great Golden Circus closed down, shifting their two female elephants to Radha Krishana
Temple Trust, which is neither a recognized rescue center, nor a specialized Hospital.
2. Cancellation of private ownership of two elephants as Great Golden Circus operator
intimated the Forest officials that due to COVID-19, they have closed down circus, keeping
all materials in go down, further they intimated that they are not able to care of these female
two elephants, hence they are mutually decided to shift for treatment, care & shelter at
Radha Krishana Temple Trust at Jamnagar, whereas Radha Krishana Temple Trust is not a
approved or recognized rescue center under section 38-H of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972,
besides it unlawful trading of elephants also needs investigation.
It would be pertinent to mention here that both female elephants caught by Rajkot Police
with a goods transport vehicle in loading condition, No. GJ37 T 9758, while shifting
Ahmadabad to Jamnagar, whereas said vehicle also not fit to transport elephants, violating
section 3, 11 & 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 read with Central Motor
Vehicle Act & State Transport Rules, besides Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as Radha
Krishana Temple Trust not approved by Central Zoo Authority of India. Project Elephants
instruction dated 8-1-2008 also needs attention for strict compliance.
Scouts & Guides for Animals & Birds along with OIPA: Indian People for Animals comes
forward to lodge FIR against the truck operator along with Radha Krishana Temple Trust &
Great Golden Circus, recalling its recognition under section 38-H of the Wildlife Protection
Act, 1972, confiscating affected elephants for further rehabilitation for treatment, care &
shelter.
Current Status Under process
Date of Action 15/06/2020
Remarks
The matter has been forwarded to Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, (HoFF) ,
Government of Gujarat .
Officer Concerns to
Officer Name Dr. K. Muthamizh
Officer Designation Scientist D
Contact Address Indira Paryavarana Bhavan, Jor Bagh New Delhi