India, Nov. 25 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's sub-committee on dogs has drafted a set of sweeping recommendations - including penalties for feeding strays in non-designated spots, the creation of a "high-risk dog holding area" in every zone, and doubling the capacity of all Animal Birth Control (ABC) shelters - in a proposal meant to bring the civic body in line with the Supreme Court's November 7 order, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

According to the proposal document, seen by HT, immediate fines should be imposed on anyone who feeds stray dogs in non-designated areas, violates MCD guidelines, or obstructs the work of the veterinary department and dog squads. It recommends empowering on-ground veterinary officers...