Only circus recognised under Wildlife Act loses recognition for using elephant performers ANI | Updated: Dec 22, 2020 17:15 IST By Joymala Bagchi And Amiya Kumar Kushwaha New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): The Central Zoo Authority (CZA), a statutory body operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has cancelled the recognition of the Great Golden Circus in Gujarat, the only circus in the entire country which was recognised under the Wildlife Protection Act, for using elephants as performers. CZA's decision comes in the backdrop of the Delhi High Court's intervention while hearing two petitions, one filed by PETA and other by Federation for Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO), seeking rescue of animals in circuses due to COVID-19 pandemic.