India, Sept. 9 -- The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to probe allegations against Reliance-owned Vantara has issued a questionnaire with about 200 queries on the management of the animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, two people aware of the development said.

The questionnaire seeks detailed answers on financial transactions, international acquisition of animals, compliance with wildlife and zoo regulations, housing standards, and procedures followed for international and inter-state transfers, said one of these persons.

The SIT, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Jasti Chelameswar, spent three days last week inspecting Vantara and its facilities. The team, which also includes former Uttarakhand an...