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Sampadak praveen saini
Lucknow: The Animal Welfare Department of Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) will launch a Pet Dog License Checking Drive throughout the city in the month of July. The decision has been taken in view of the increasing complaints regarding unlicensed pet dogs and the noticeable decline in the number of registered licenses compared to the previous year.
According to LMC, only 1,450 dog licenses have been issued so far, while the estimated number of pet dog owners in the city exceeds 10,000. This significant gap between the actual and registered pet dogs has raised concern within the department.
As per the existing rules, any individual found keeping a dog without a valid license will be charged a late fee of ₹50 per day, calculated from the beginning of the financial year, with a maximum penalty of ₹5,000. If a pet dog is found without a license during the checking drive, a fine of up to ₹5,000 will be imposed, and legal action may also be initiated.
Dog owners are advised to immediately obtain or renew their licenses by logging on to the official LMC website at lmc.up.nic.in. The license can also be obtained through offline mode at designated LMC offices.
The license fee for Indian breed dogs has been fixed at ₹200 per year, while foreign breed dogs require a fee of ₹1,000 per year. The license remains valid till the end of the financial year and must be renewed annually.
The Municipal Corporation has urged all dog owners in the city to comply with these regulations and ensure their pets are licensed before the checking drive begins.
For any queries or assistance related to pet dog licensing, citizens may contact Mr. Jayant Singh at 9511156792.