After knowing about several dog attacks in the city, the authority approved the policy regulating pet registration and strays' feeding.
Digital Desk: The Noida Authority has developed a policy regarding pets in light of the increasing cases of the threat posed by pet dogs.
According to the authority's requirements, pet owners must register their dogs or cats by January 31 of the following year to avoid paying a fine. Additionally, a fine of 10,000 will be enforced in the event that any injuries are brought on by pet dogs or cats.
According to the norms of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), the decision was made at the 207th board meeting of the Noida authority.
After knowing about several dog attacks in the city, the authority approved the policy regulating pet registration and strays' feeding.
"In Noida Authority's 207th board meeting, decisions were taken regarding the policy formulation of Noida Authority for stray/pet dogs/pet cats. The policy has been decided by the authority following the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Board of India for Noida region," the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Noida Authority, Ritu Maheshwari, said in a tweet.
According to a new Noida Authority policy, pet dog or cat registration is required until January 31, 2023, failing which a fine would be assessed.
Dogs kept as pets must henceforth be sterilised or vaccinated against rabies, and there is a provision for a monthly punishment of 2,000 in the event of noncompliance.
"It is now required to sterilise and vaccinate pet dogs against rabies. If a breach occurs (as of March 1, 2023), a punishment of $2,000 per month may be imposed "the CEO said.
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