Dimapur: The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) in Nagaland has issued a stern reminder to all dog owners within its jurisdiction to adhere to the existing “Dog Registration and Proper Control of Dogs’ Rules & Regulation 2017” or proper management of dogs.
In a statement, the council emphasized the importance of responsible pet ownership. It advised the dog owners to ensure their pets are not a nuisance to others, particularly by keeping noise levels to a minimum during night hours.
Additionally, pets must be maintained in a healthy and clean condition, with regular vaccinations and adequate healthcare, it stated.
Highlighting the necessity of responsible behavior in public spaces, the MMC urged the pet owners to leash their pets in public places and scoop the poop of their pets in public spaces.
The council reminded that the laws already provide penalties for negligence of pet owners, which the aggrieved parties can avail of.
The MMC underlined the constitutional duty of all citizens to show compassion towards all living creatures. It further said that showing compassion to all living creatures is a fundamental duty cast by Article 51 A (g) of the Constitution upon all the citizens of this country and that the law of the land protects the rights of non-humans.
It also reminded the public that intentionally harming another person’s dog or pet is a cognizable offense under Sections 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code.
In another notification, the MMC stated that the council would conduct the yearly dog registration-cum-vaccination drive for the year 2024-25 under Mokokchung town on September 27 and September 28.
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The vaccination drive will be carried out in collaboration with the animal husbandry and veterinary services department and All Ward Union Mokokchung.
