Sayantan Mukhopadhyay files a PIL in Calcutta High Court, seeking accountability from the Central Minister for Animal Welfare over inadequate treatment concerns.
Sayantan Mukhopadhyay from North Howrah, grieving the loss of his beloved cat, has taken legal recourse by filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Kolkata High Court. Seeking accountability, Mukhopadhyay is eager to uncover the statements of the Central Minister for Animal Welfare, bringing to light concerns about the inadequate treatment that led to his pet’s untimely demise.
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The PIL, presented by Mukhopadhyay, delves into the crucial need for transparency regarding the status of veterinary hospitals across the state. His plea highlights the necessity to ascertain the number of legal veterinary hospitals and the potential presence of establishments operating without proper licenses. Mukhopadhyay goes on to accuse certain veterinary hospitals of administering improper treatment, contributing to the unfortunate demise of his feline companion.
The legal proceedings have seen the involvement of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya, who form the division bench overseeing the case. Expressing concern over the alleged irregularities in veterinary care, the bench has directed inquiries not only towards the Central Minister for Animal Welfare but also to the state authorities.
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The division bench, headed by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam , is keen to acquire comprehensive information on the establishment procedures and licensing protocols of veterinary hospitals from the Central Minister for Animal Welfare. This includes a thorough understanding of how these institutions are sanctioned and monitored at the national level.
Simultaneously, the bench is seeking answers from the state, urging them to provide insights into the regulatory framework governing veterinary hospitals within its jurisdiction. The court aims to comprehend the state’s stance on the control and oversight of these vital institutions responsible for the health and well-being of animals.
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In a noteworthy move, the Calcutta High Court has mandated the West Bengal government to devise regulations or orders aimed at governing the operations of private veterinary hospitals and pet diagnostic centers across the state. This directive comes in response to Mukhopadhyay’s PIL, which exposed the existence of several privately run establishments lacking proper regulation.
The petitioner, speaking before the bench led by Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, expressed concerns about the generation of erroneous reports and cited his own personal tragedy, stating,
“Erroneous reports have been generated, and my own pet cat died due to the wrong diagnosis.”
This poignant revelation adds gravity to the case and underscores the urgency for stringent measures to ensure the proper functioning and regulation of veterinary establishments in West Bengal.
