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Goa HC Warns Local Bodies of Contempt Over Stray Animal Data
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News18•14-10-2026, 19:15
Goa HC Warns Local Bodies of Contempt Over Stray Animal Data
- •The Bombay High Court warned of contempt proceedings against panchayat secretaries, municipal officials, and the Panaji civic chief for failing to comply with directions on collecting stray animal data.
- •Local authorities must compile ward-wise data on stray dogs, including gender and sterilisation status, and submit reports by October 22.
- •The court expressed concern over missing data regarding pet dogs and stray cattle, reiterating the need for proper surveys and awareness campaigns.
- •Authorities were pulled up for missing the October 3 deadline to set up temporary shelters for stray dogs.
- •The Chief Officer of the Quepem Municipal Council was directed to explain the delay in filing an affidavit within a week.
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The Bombay High Court warned that it would initiate contempt proceedings against panchayat secretaries, municipal officials, and the Panaji civic chief if they fail to comply with court directions regarding the collection of data on stray dogs, pet dogs, and stray cattle across Goa by the next hearing date.
Local bodies must compile ward-wise data on stray dogs, including their gender and sterilisation status, along with similar details for stray cattle, and submit these reports to the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services by October 22.
The suo motu proceedings were initiated in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court in a case concerning the overall management of stray dogs.
