Chandigarh, Oct. 30 -- The Chandigarh Administration has officially notified the new Pet and Community Dog Bylaws, introducing strict rules for pet owners and community dog management in the city.

Under the new regulations, registration of every pet dog with the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, has been made mandatory. A registration fee of Rs 500 per dog will be charged, with a renewal fee of Rs 50 every five years. The bylaws also mandate that every registered dog must wear a metal token and collar at all times. Any unregistered dog may be impounded by the Corporation.

Dog owners will now face fines of up to Rs 10,000 for violations such as keeping an unregistered dog, littering, or feeding dogs in public spaces.

The civic body has...