Ludhiana MC to start pets’ registration soon

Harshraj Singh

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 22

The Municipal Corporation is going to start the registration of pet dogs and cats soon.

According to information, the residents, who already have pets as well as those planning to own one will be required to get a licence from the Municipal Corporation.

In 2019, MC House had given its nod to a resolution regarding a fee structure for registration of small and large animals. Earlier this year, the Local Government Department had also approved the resolution of the MC about registration fee for small and large animals, but the civic body was yet to make arrangements for the same.

An official said the MC was going to start the process for registration of pets soon. The information about the registration process will be made available on the official website of the MC.

Once the registration process is officially started, a pet owner may submit his application form, along with a fee of Rs 400, for the registration of his pet. The owner is supposed to renew the licence every year by paying the prescribed fee.

Any pet without a licence and MC token will be taken away by the civic body while the pet owner will have to pay a fine of Rs 100 per day till he gets a licence, according to information.

The pet owners will have to inform the MC officials immediately if they see any rabies symptoms in their pets. The ailing pets will be treated at a veterinary facility under the supervision of the MC.

While submitting an application, a pet owner will have to make a declaration that the owner of the dog shall not let loose his dog in any public street or public place and always take out the dog secured with a leash, chain or a muzzle. The owner shall be responsible for all actions of his dog, including causing nuisance or harm to any person. The owner shall not allow his dog to defecate at any public place and shall be responsible for cleaning the area if the dog does so, according to one of the conditions fixed by the MC.

Licence to be renewed every year

Once the registration process is officially started, a pet owner may submit his application form, along with a fee of Rs400, for the registration of his pet. The owner is supposed to renew the licence every year by paying the prescribed fee.

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