Madras High Court sets up Committee for the protection and care of stray animals

On 20th May, 2021 the High Court of Madras acknowledged that the COVID -19 pandemic has impacted all sections of society and animals are no exception. Therefore, the High Court constituted a Committee comprising of following persons to deliberate, put in place and execute all necessary measures to ensure the provision of nutrition and care to stray animals, particularly dogs:

i) Dr.Arunachalam, BVSC., Additional Director (Veterinary Services), Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Nandanam, Chennai.

ii) Mr.Yogeshwaran, Advocate, (+91 9566254546)

iii) Dr.S.Chinny Krishna, Chairman Emeritus, Blue Cross of India, Chennai

iv) Mr.Shravan Krishnan, Founder, Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary

Relevant extracts of the said order have been reproduced below-

“The travails of stray animals, particularly today, remains somewhat understated, often lost in the legitimate attention being given to other critical issues. It is however vital that the needs of the stray animals are addressed in an organised manner to ensure that that the least distress and dislocation is caused to them in these trying times.”