THE REPLY OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA ON NARESH KADYAN MAIL.

With reference to your email dated 13-2-2008 regarding the Film "Jodhaa Akbar", it is to be stated that the Pre-shoot permission (Fitness Part-A) was given for the following birds: -

Pigeons - 100

Eagle - 2

Macau -2

Post-shoot (Fitness part-B) was given for the following birds: -

Pigeons - 50

Macau - 2

The pre-shoot permission and post-shoot NOC was given on the basis of the following: -

In the Fitness Certificate (Part-B) sent by the Film Company, the Veterinarian has certified that “I was personally present and the above described animals participated in the film shooting on 6^th November 2007 at N.D. Studio, Karjat. No undue stress/cruelty as defined in the Prevention of Cruelty Act, 1960 or any other injury was caused to the animals/birds during and after shooting” This office and Film Sub Committee depends on Fitness Certificate Part-B (issued by Dr. G.H. Padawale, MVS Registration No. 5246, Veterinary Doctor) for processing and recommending issuing of No Objection Certificate.

AWBI