Colombo: In Sri Lanka (Srilanka) New laws are being enacted for the welfare and safety of elephants. Biometric identity cards for elephants under the new rules (Biometric Identity Cards) And papans (Mahouts) Alcoholism at work (Consumption of alcohol) And will be strictly prohibited. In addition, daily bathing of elephants will be mandatory.
The new regulations are in line with a comprehensive new Animal Protection Law. Elephants are commonly used as pets by many wealthy Sri Lankans, including Buddhist monks. This is part of their pride. But complaints of cruelty and cruelty to elephants are widespread in the country.
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The new law, which was enacted to ensure more animal protection than ever before, places more emphasis on the welfare of elephants used for a variety of tasks. The law stipulates that elephants must bathe for two and a half hours a day. In Sri Lanka, the official estimate is that about 200 elephants are tamed and used for various purposes. The total number of elephants in the country is around 7,500.
Under the new law, all owners are required to ensure that the animals under their care have biometric photo identity cards. Puppies should not be used for work or getting up. In addition, the law stipulates that one should not be separated from the mother-in-law. The working hours of the fat elephants are only four hours. They are also prohibited from working at night. There are also new regulations in the tourism industry. The number of people riding on an elephant has been fixed at four.
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The use of elephants in cinema has been banned. Elephants can be used in government construction projects under the supervision of a veterinarian. In a gazette notification, Wimalaweera Dissanayaka, Minister for Wildlife Conservation, directed the elephant owner to ensure that mahouts do not consume alcohol or other intoxicants during work hours. Elephants are also required to undergo a medical examination every six months.
The law also states that the government will take care of the elephants from the owners who fall short of the conditions. Owners could face up to three years in prison. Capturing elephants is illegal in Sri Lanka. Although a crime punishable by up to death, the legal process is less lenient. Animal rights activists and elephant experts allege that 40 puppies have been stolen from national parks in Sri Lanka over the past 15 years.
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