Archive · 19 May 2025
Activist Issues Legal Notice Over Slaughterhouse Violations in Ahmedabad
Imagine a place where animals are turned into food.
This place, in Ahmedabad, is called a slaughterhouse.
An animal welfare activist says this slaughterhouse is breaking the rules.
The rules say how many animals they can process each day.
The activist found out they processed more animals than allowed in January.
They got this information from the city government, using a special request.
Because of this, the activist wants the slaughterhouse shut down temporarily.
They also want the people in charge to be punished for breaking the rules.
The activist has also asked the government to check the slaughterhouse to make sure everything is okay.
If the government does not take action, they could face further legal issues.
An animal welfare activist issued a legal notice to authorities in Ahmedabad.
The notice alleges regulatory breaches at the AMC-run Jamalpur slaughterhouse.
The activist cited data obtained through RTI, showing exceeded slaughter limits in January.
The activist claims violations of the Food Safety and Standard Act provisions.
The activist demands the suspension of operations and prosecution of those responsible.
- Who
- Gauri Maulekhi, an animal welfare activist, issued the legal notice.
- What
- Activist alleges regulatory breaches at Ahmedabad slaughterhouse.
- When
- The legal notice was issued recently, citing data from January.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- Activist is concerned about potential violations of the Food Safety and Standard Act.
Activist's Concerns
AMC's Stance
Slaughterhouse Operations
Activist's Concerns
Exceeded licensed limits, violating regulations.
AMC's Stance
Unknown (Implied: AMC believes operations are compliant)
- Facility Operator
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)
- Slaughterhouse Location
- Jamalpur
- Activist's location
- Delhi
- Licensed Daily Limit (Approx.)
- 30 large animals, 98 small animals
- Allegations
- Breach of license, violation of Food Safety and Standard Act.