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Mangaluru Municipal Corp Imposes ₹50,000 Fine for Pet Rule Violations
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM
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The Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) announced stricter pet regulations, imposing a fine of up to ₹50,000 for any breach.
Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) unveiled a set of new regulations governing the ownership and handling of pets in the city. The move is aimed at addressing growing concerns about stray animals and maintaining public hygiene.
The guidelines require pet owners to adhere to specific responsibilities, including registration, vaccination, and proper containment of animals, although the exact procedural details were not disclosed in the announcement.
MCC officials warned that any breach of the rules will attract a penalty of up to ₹50,000, and enforcement teams will carry out spot checks to ensure compliance.
The council said the measures respond to resident complaints about stray dogs and related sanitation issues, and are intended to improve safety and cleanliness in public spaces.
Pet owners are urged to familiarize themselves with the new requirements promptly to avoid the hefty fine.
The guidelines require pet owners to adhere to specific responsibilities, including registration, vaccination, and proper containment of animals, although the exact procedural details were not disclosed in the announcement.
MCC officials warned that any breach of the rules will attract a penalty of up to ₹50,000, and enforcement teams will carry out spot checks to ensure compliance.
The council said the measures respond to resident complaints about stray dogs and related sanitation issues, and are intended to improve safety and cleanliness in public spaces.
Pet owners are urged to familiarize themselves with the new requirements promptly to avoid the hefty fine.