Stories
Chennai Imposes Rs 10,000 Fine for Abandoning Pets on Roads: Corporation Council Resolution!
N
News18•25-09-2026, 15:26
Chennai Imposes Rs 10,000 Fine for Abandoning Pets on Roads: Corporation Council Resolution!
- •A resolution was passed in the Chennai Corporation Council meeting to impose a fine of Rs 10,000 if pets, including dogs and cats, are abandoned on the road in Chennai.
- •Licenses have been issued for 78,238 pets in Chennai until July, but continuous complaints have been received about licensed pets being abandoned in public places and on roads.
- •During the Chennai Corporation meeting led by Mayor Priya, a resolution stated that if an abandoned dog or cat is found, action will be taken by scanning its microchip to identify the owner's details.
- •While the Corporation Commissioner sought permission for a Rs 25,000 fine, the resolution, accepting the opinion of most members, fixed the fine amount at Rs 10,000 for council approval.
- •The resolution also allows for direct collection of this fine amount using the Corporation's POS machines through zonal veterinary officers, sanitation officers, and health inspectors. The resolution was passed unanimously.
Key Questions Answered
A resolution passed in the Chennai Corporation Council meeting establishes a fine of Rs 10,000 for anyone who abandons pets such as dogs and cats on public roads.
Authorities will scan the microchip found on the abandoned dog or cat to identify and trace the owner's name and address for taking legal action.
The fine amount will be collected directly using the Corporation's POS machines through designated zonal veterinary officers, sanitation officers, and health inspectors.
