New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- The Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories appeared before the Supreme Court in compliance with its earlier order and tendered an unconditional apology for not filing a compliance affidavit on the issue of the menace of stray dog bites.

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria said it will be issuing directions regulating the feeding of dogs in the premises of government buildings.

"We will issue an order in a few days regarding government institutions, where employees are supporting and encouraging dogs in that area," said the bench.

Justice Nath said that it will also hear victims of dog bites and posted the matter on November 7.

The bench noted the presence of the Chief Secretari...