Kennel Club of India - Mike Lorenzo

Dear All,

In furtherence to the matter of Agrani and the Kennel Club of India, we hope that an enquiry will be constituted to look into the irregularities committed in the registration of dogs owned by Agrani Kennels, especially since formal letters have been sent from FCI affiliated clubs asking for an explanation by the KCI.

While this will be a positive step in the right direction, it would also be relevant to know the composition of the investigative committee, if indeed there is going to be one. Dog lovers must stand as one, speak with a single voice and demand that:

1. An enquiry is conducted in this matter and more specifically by a panel of committee members of the KCI. This must be a meticulously thought out committee comprising of impartial and unbiased members of good standing and impeccable reputation, who will adjudicate on the case without fear or favour. This is vitally important, as the enquiry cannot and must not be carried out by the protagonists of the entire episode. A committee must be constituted with immediate effect to look into the errors of ommission and commission.

2. In the name of fairness and transparency, the two main "accused" in this case i.e. Mr C V Sudarsan, the Secretary and Mrs C V Sudarsan, the CEO must step down, or be made to step down, with immediate effect until such time as the final outcome of the enquiry is completed.

3. In the event that the two office bearers named above are exonerated, then it stands to reason that their current status be restored without prejudice. However, if found guilty, the laws of natural justice should be applied.

4. In case of CVS and Mrs Sudarsan's suspension, the need to appoint an interim CEO and Secretary is paramount. With the Kennel Club of India being based in Chennai, there is no dearth of capable and upright replacements, as the Committee of the KCI has several highly respected and honest individuals in it's ranks.

To sum it up, It is up to Members and Committee members of the Kennel Club of India to take the cue and ensure that a fair and impartial enquiry is conducted so that the innocent are proclaimed innocent and the guilty brought to book.

A Dog Lover.