Chandigarh, Sept. 11 -- Looking to tighten the leash on feeding of stray dogs at undesignated public places, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) has proposed a Rs.10,000 penalty under the newly framed Pet and Community Dogs Bylaws, 2025.

The civic body has already started identifying feeding points across the city, listing around 60 spots so far.

Once the bylaws are notified by the UT administration, residents found feeding strays outside these designated areas will be penalised. The move also comes in the backdrop of a recent directive by the Supreme Court, asking Union territories and states to earmark feeding spots for community dogs in consultation with resident welfare bodies and local authorities.

Under the new provisions, ...