diff --git a/scikits/image/transform/finite_radon_transform.py b/scikits/image/transform/finite_radon_transform.py
old mode 100755
new mode 100644
index 8965b22e..7d97282a
--- a/scikits/image/transform/finite_radon_transform.py
+++ b/scikits/image/transform/finite_radon_transform.py
@@ -1,6 +1,3 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python
-# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
-
 """
 :author: Gary Ruben, 2009
 :license: modified BSD