ACT- AH&VS Citizen Taskforce

05/05/2022

Glad to note that 275 emergency ambulances are being rolled out including 3 for Bangalore as was promised in 2020. The details of these ambulances are awaited. A great step forward .

07/12/2021

Dr Umapathi Member Secretary SPCA and KN Harish AWO ensuring swift action and that cruelty cannot be shrugged off lightly by culprit or police. We hope it’s a lesson for others..
Both, well done ! https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/crime/dont-go-easy-on-animal-cruelty-activists/articleshow/88131271.cms

03/11/2021

02/08/2021

Amazing. In a strong and definitive action today, The Hon Chief Justice took suo moto cognisance of the terrible Hassan monkey tragedy and asked for concerned officials to explain this cruel action.
He mentions that ‘provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1960 and in particular, Sections 3 and 11 thereof. We, therefore, direct the Registrar General to file a writ petition seeking action against all those who are responsible for the said incident of monkeys. It is also necessary to lay down the guidelines to ensure that such inhuman and shocking incidents are hereafter prevented.”
Hebbar

26/07/2021

Sign up to volunteer at AHVS! The AHVS Animal Care Helpline was launched 24 June by Hon AHVS Minister. While ambitious and bold in scope & quick ex*****on, the learnings are intense. There is much to be done to truly provide care to the animals. We need YOU to succeed!
A stronger, more robust and responsive 3 in a box system, needs the vets of AHVS Blr to partner with closeby shelters and rescuer/volunteers. This is a first of its kind effort.
if you interested to volunteer and lead rescue activities for reported cases, please share details: name, preferred areas of rescue, nearest animal shelter, govt hospital in addition to phone number, address and id proof to bit.ly/AHVSHelpline
We are also welcome volunteers on the AHVS helpline,
Let’s make a difference. Together!
Please fill up Bit.lyAHVSHelpline or SCS the barcode below !

24/07/2021

The AHVS Animal Care Helpline was launched less than a month ago by the Hon AHVS Minister & the dept. While ambitious and bold in scope and quick ex*****on, the learnings are intense. There is much to be done to truly provide care to the animals.
To create a stronger, more robust and responsive 3 in a box system, the vets of AHVS Blr must be partnered with closeby and / . It’s the first of its kind such effort.
For those who are interested to volunteer as above and help or lead rescue activities for reported cases in this format can please share their details of name, preferred areas of rescue, nearest shelter and govt hospital in addition to phone number, address and id proof to this Id.
In addition, anyone interested to volunteer on the AHVS helpline itself , will be welcome.
If there are any shelter across Blr Urban, who would like to be involved they couid also just apply below or DM us. Bit.ly/AHVSHelpline
Umapathy

13/07/2021

How did THIS happen? Animal Cruelty enabled breeders to rob pets ?????
Everyone be VERY careful when we report. These breeders are always watching.

19/06/2021

We need to write the ET from KAWB, and stress the laws

Class, pleas spot the 10 things that are wrong with this picture. And then loop back here?
Second time that The Economic Times has release extremely incorrect & poorly researched article , right Nandita Subbarao Harini Raghavan?
ACT- AH&VS Citizen Taskforce

13/06/2021

We need to pull up our socks a bit

22/04/2021

Grateful that the Member Secretary, (Karnataka Animal Welfare Board) Dr Shivaram BN has promptly issued this on ACT’s request for & Care during the temporary . It is these initiatives from -AH&VS Taskforce which is a public-private platform that enable and drive on ground action that in turn, helps us all.
Much appreciated Dr Shivaram(who is also Dir-AHVS), AHVS Commr, all DD’s and Maj Mani, Secretary AHVS.
The CJ Memorial Trust

12/02/2021

Hats off to lawyer Alwyn Sebastian
In the infamous Putenahalli case, where over a dozen  dogs ranging from huskies to beagles and ShihTzus were found in terrible conditions, bleeding starved filthy and abused, an FIR was lodged based on a complaint by the KAWB, enabled by ACT. The dogs were confiscated and released to CUPA’s safe custody. However due to some gray areas they were returned by the police to the same illegal Breeder .

The case subsequently made by our lawyer Alwyn Sebastian, on behalf of Cupa was emphatic, informed and effective. Our High Court Honorable Judge Mr. MP Sandesh delivered a strong judgment in favor of Animal rights and sound common sense.. This is a landmark for Karnataka Animal Welfare board and a clear sign of better days for the prevention of cruelty to animals in our state

‘Cruelty to animals. Release of seized animals to the accused owner pending investigation is not proper when there are serious allegations of cruelty. Karnataka High Court.’

Read the highlighted bits below :https://dakshalegal.com/judgements/view/YuJOJJpGteWc2NPqlMAvBxeue
‘Having taken note of the principles laid down in the Judgment, it is clear that the very object and wisdom of legislature have to be taken note of and also the expanding of the definition and scope of Article 51-A(g) and (h) and also Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which says environment which includes, all forms of life, including animal life, which are necessary for human life, fall within the meaning of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. It is observed that animals’ well-being and welfare have been statutorily recognized under Section 3 and Section 11 of the PCA Act and the rights framed under the Act. Right to live in a healthy and clean atmosphere and right to get protection from human beings against inflicting unnecessary pain or suffering is a right guaranteed to the animals under Section 3 and Section 11 of the PCA Act read with Article 51- A(g) and (h) of the Constitution of India.

29. When such being the case, the Magistrate ought to have taken note of the said fact into consideration. I have already pointed out that the allegation against the accused is that he is treating the animals with cruelty and also he is using the same for making the money particularly keeping the female animals for breeding purpose and the said aspect of greediness of the accused has not been taken care of by the learned Magistrate. The learned Magistrate comes to the conclusion that the permission was not obtained by the Investigating Officer handing over the dogs from the Court, but ought to have taken note of the paramount consideration of the dogs which have been treated with cruelty and the report of the veterinary doctor says that the dogs are sustained injuries, instead of going on technicality ought to have taken note of the paramount consideration of the welfare of the animals that has not been done. Hence, I am of the opinion that the learned Magistrate has committed an error and it requires an interference of this Court.
Petition allowed.’

28/12/2020

Congratulations on the inauguration of the KAWB in its new office Pasupalana. Bhavan . Pls look into action points and direction forward, many thanks. Would be delightedly to get Update on the meeting as well as agenda and decision points, as Per AWBI
https://twitter.com/cjtopsy/status/1343651498836647936?s=21

“Congratulations on the inauguration of the KAWB in its new office Pasupalana. Bhavan , . Pls look into this , many thanks. Would be delightedly to get Update on the meeting as well as agenda and decision points, as. Per AWBI”

16/12/2020

Hats off to KAWB and Dr Umapathy, Dr Shivaram and DD AH at Haveri ..

20/08/2020

*Pashusanjeevini* Ambulatory service vehicle to be inaugurated by Hon'ble CM at Vidhan Soudha, this morning. It is a mobile surgical unit facility for all kind of animals and provided one to each District .This is a part of District polyclinic & super speciality hospital initiative. 15 vans are being sent to North Karnataka, and the CM has sanctioned a further 15 vans for our balance 15 districts, incl Blr.

Congrats to the AHVS Team that made this happen. The Hon Minister Prabhu Chauhan, AHVS Secretary Capt Manivannan, Commisioner Mr Basavarajendra , Directors Dr Halagappa and Dt Shivaram and DD Urban Dr Umapathy. -Manivannan

We are grateful that the requests made by this group and the public are being listened to! We pray it continues!

23/05/2020