New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The Supreme Court monitoring stray dog bite incidents on Monday took serious note of the violations of its order by employees of government offices engaging in openly feeding and encouraging such practices in clear disregard to court's directions on designated feeding spots and posted the matter for passing orders on Friday. A bench of justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria said, "We will be issuing directions with respect to government institutions and public sector undertakings where employees are feeding the dogs, and supporting and encouraging stray dogs in the area." The court's remark was well-timed as chief secretaries of all states and union territories - except West Bengal, Telangana and Kerala - were present in the courtroom pursuant to an order of October 27 directing their personal presence for non-compliance of its earlier order. The court had in August sought information about implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules but despite passage of three months, except WB and Telangana and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, no state filed a response. On Monday, Kerala was the only state whose chief secretary sought exemption from appearance and the Principal Secretary was present on state's behalf. The court was hearing a suo motu proceeding based on a news report raising concerns over public safety following a spate of dog-bite incidents. At the same time, the court wished to balance the statutory mandate of humane treatment under the ABC Rules. P8...