PRAYAGRAJ, Sept. 22 -- Pet lovers, beware. The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has formed teams to reach out to houses in its 100 wards for locating pets and issue a registered licence of the Corporation. Any attempt to ignore the Corporation's guidelines could invite legal action including monetary fine, seizure of the pet or even a case getting registered against the owner for flouting norms.

The Veterinary department of PMC has started a licencing drive for pets, both dogs and cats, in each of its 100 wards which will last for 10- to 12 days. The initiative is in accordance with the state government's campaign making licencing mandatory for pet owners.

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