NMC asks owners to register their pet dogs within 90 days

 

 

 

Amid the raging debate over stray dogs’ menace, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has asked the owners to register their pet dogs within 90 days. Further, it has invited expression of interest regarding animal birth control and anti-rabies vaccination of stray dogs.

Dr Gajendra Mahalle, officiating Deputy Commissioner and Director, Solid Waste Management Department of NMC, issued a public notice on Thursday asking the dog-owners to register their pet dogs at NMC’s Zone Offices. The details in this regard have been made available on NMC’s website. “If it comes to notice that a dog-owner has not registered his/her pet dog, or a complaint in this regard is received, action will be taken against him/her as per the rules,” warned Dr Mahalle.

As per the detailed circular on the NMC website, the registration charges for pet dogs have been fixed at Rs 500/- per year. A family can keep maximum three pet dogs. Family having more than three pet dogs will have to obtain a special permit. In case of Indian breeds, registration charges will be Rs 200/- per annum. If an Indian pet dog is sterilised, the annual registration charges will be waived. If a non-Indian breed pet dog is sterilised, the registration charges applicable will be Rs 200/- per annum. The dog-owners will have to pay a fine up to Rs 20,000/- if he/she furnishes fake certificate regarding sterilisation/vaccination of pet dog. Similarly, the veterinarian issuing sterilisation certificate without performing the procedure will have to pay fine up to Rs 20,000/-. The dog-owners who do not register their dogs within 90 days, will be penalised Rs 5/- per day after the said time-frame. NMC will issue notice to the dog-owners who do not register their pet dogs. If the owners do not register their pet dog despite giving some time as mentioned in the first notice, NMC will impose a penalty of Rs 5,000/- from them. NMC guidelines state that the dog-owners must keep their dogs on the leash, have muzzle, and also carry poop-stick to clean up the dog poop to ensure cleanliness while roaming around with pet dogs.