The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) has proposed major amendments to dog bylaws in the city. As per reports, the Chandigarh MC has proposed to ban six 'ferocious' dog breeds in the city and also impose a hefty fine for the violators. As per reports, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation will table the amendments to the existing dog bylaws during the House Meeting on October 17, 2023. Now, the question arises what are the dog breeds that the Chandigarh MC has proposed to ban & what else do the amended Chandigarh dog bylaws say? To know the answer continue reading-
Chandigarh dog breeds ban
Six dog breeds that have been proposed to be banned by Chandigarh MC are- American Bulldog, American Pitbull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler. The proposed amendment bans people of Chandigarh from owning these particular dog breeds as pets. However, if found possessing the banned breeds, the owners will face action for violation of dog bylaws and the pet will also be seized with immediate effect.
The amended dog bylaws further propose to charge a Rs 10,000 fine for each bylaw violation through water bill/property tax.
Talking about banned dog breeds, it will not be applicable to canines registered with the MC before the commencement of these bylaws. Such dogs will, however, be required to be muzzled and leashed at all times during walks, to avoid any untoward accident. The owners are also advised to get such dogs trained through MC-registered trainers.
It is worth mentioning that the Panchkula MC House last year decided to put a ban on Pitbulls and Rottweilers, citing deadly incidents in adjoining states.
Talking about other proposed changes, the new clause directs volunteers/NGOs/dog lovers, groomers, pet breeders, shopkeepers, dog trainers, and owners of dog hostels and creches to get themselves registered with the MC. Furthermore, for pet dog registration, it will be compulsory to get a pet vaccination certificate from a government or private veterinary doctor.
The amended dog bylaws also asked the residents’ welfare associations to designate a special place in their locality to feed community dogs. Not only this, but the MC in its proposal strictly directs the owners that their pets must not defecate in public places.