Several animal lovers and feeders have lodged complaints with the Mantralaya, urging authorities to reconsider the decision against feeding birds and animals in the vicinity. The Maharashtra Government’s home department recently issued a circular to the Mantralaya, stating that feeding of stray cats, dogs, birds and other domestic animals inside and around the premises should be stopped.

This government resolution (GR) released on September 26 also called for the BMC to take immediate action to prevent animals from entering the Mantralaya. Animal lovers have expressed their opposition to this GR, arguing that it goes against the law and that feeding animals is their right. Numerous animal lovers and feeders have lodged complaints with the Mantralaya, urging them to reconsider this decision since the circular was issued.