Almora Municipal Corporation has started enforcing mandatory registration for pet dogs. Owners who fail to register dogs older than 3 months may face a fine of up to ₹2,000.
The corporation has appealed to pet owners to complete the registration process soon. Registration must be completed at the municipal corporation office.
Documents and fees required
Owners must submit proof of the dog’s required vaccinations, including its anti-rabies vaccination certificate. The owner’s Aadhaar card must also be provided.
The registration fee is ₹200, and the registration remains valid until 31 March each year. Owners must renew it every April by paying ₹200.
A late fee may also apply if the renewal is delayed, according to the municipal corporation’s instructions.
Owner responsibility in public places
Assistant Municipal Commissioner Lakshman Singh Bhandari said action would be taken against anyone keeping a dog without registration. He also said owners would be responsible if their pet dirties a public place or bites someone.
Conclusion
Pet dog owners in Almora must register dogs older than 3 months at the municipal corporation office, pay the required fee and renew the registration every April. Failure to register can lead to a fine of up to ₹2,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which dogs must be registered?
Dogs older than 3 months must be registered with the Almora Municipal Corporation.
Q. What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹200.
Q. How long is the registration valid?
Registration remains valid until 31 March each year.
Q. When must registration be renewed?
Renewal must be completed every April by paying ₹200.
Q. Which documents are required?
Owners must provide vaccination records, an anti-rabies vaccination certificate and their Aadhaar card.
Q. What is the penalty for failing to register a pet dog?
The owner may face a fine of up to ₹2,000.
Q. Who is responsible if a pet dog causes a problem in public?
The owner is responsible if the dog dirties a public place or bites someone.
