In a major development, the Chandigarh Administration recently issued "Pet and Community Dog Bylaws" in which it banned domestication of 6 breeds of dogs and laid down some ground rules on the number of dogs people are allowed to keep based on the marlas of their house.
Furthermore, under the new rules, dog owners can face fines of up to Rs 10,000 for keeping unregistered pets, littering, or allowing their dogs to defecate in open areas.
Not only this but keeping an unregistered dog, littering, or leaving food unattended will result in a fine of up to Rs 10,000. Additionally, a ban has been imposed on taking dogs to several locations, including Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, and Shanti Kunj.
Continue reading below to know all about Chandigarh new dog rules-
The number of dogs has also been fixed according to the size of the house-
Upto a 5 marla house, one dog
If three floors, one dog on each floor
For a 10 marla house- 2 dogs
For a 12 marla house- 3 dogs
For a 1 kanal house, 4 dogs.
The Municipal Corporation has banned several aggressive dog breeds within city limits, including, American Bulldog, American Pitbull, Pitbull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler.
1. Spreading filth or allowing a dog to defecate in open areas will attract a ₹10,000 fine.
2. Submitting false information or fake registration will result in a ₹500 fine and cancellation of registration.
3. If a person violates the rules more than four times, the dog may be confiscated by the Municipal Corporation.
If the fine is not paid within 10 days, it will be added to the owner’s water or property bill.
All pet dogs must be registered with the Municipal Corporation.
Registration fee: ₹500 per dog
Renewal fee: ₹50 every 5 years
Unregistered dogs may be impounded by the corporation. Each dog will be identified through a microchip tag at the time of registration.
If a registered dog bites someone or damages property, the owner will be held responsible and must compensate the victim for medical expenses or losses. Feeding stray dogs will only be allowed at designated spots approved by RWAs (Resident Welfare Associations).
Feeding in random public areas will attract fines. Dogs will not be allowed in public places such as Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, Shanti Kunj, Leisure Valley, Mini Rose Garden, Terrace Garden, Shivalik Garden, Botanical Garden, and other MC-notified public spaces and parks. If an impounded dog is not reclaimed by its owner within 10 days, its registration will be cancelled, and the dog will be put up for auction.
