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Laxity in pet registrations may open door to ownership disputes: Officials
Hindustan Times Delhi
|August 13, 2025
PET REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE ONLINE, WITH A UNIFORM ₹500 FEE. NON-REGISTRATION CAN LEAD TO FINES AND LEGAL ACTION
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court’s recent directive to relocate stray dogs in Delhi-NCR has put the spotlight on another longstanding problem — the capital's dismal pet dog registration rate.
Despite it being mandatory under Section 399 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) Act, only 5,767 pet dogs are registered in the city, with 381 applications pending, according to MCD data.
Officials warn that this gap leaves a dangerous grey area between pets and strays, opening the door to disputes and misuse of the complaint system. “Registration and the token serve as proof of ownership. With the recent SC judgment, we expect a surge in applications, especially for adopted indigenous breeds,” said a senior MCD official.
This story is from the August 13, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Delhi.
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