Summary:
Sources said the Local Government Department of the Administration had received the draft prepared by the Municipal Corporation to make an amendment to the pet bylaws. The MC has proposed to enhance the penalty for all types of violations of pet bylaws by 10 times — from Rs 500 to Rs 5,000. As per the Chandigarh Registration of Pet Dogs Bylaws-2010, it is mandatory for dog owners to register each pet at the MC once the canine is four months old. Residents lament that the MC has failed to implement the pet bylaws. Baljinder Singh Bittu, president, FOSWAC, said owners taking their dogs to public parks without any fear of action was a common sight..