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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Madras HC seeks Tamil Nadu's reply on plea against microchipping dogs
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has ordered notice to the state government and the Animal Welfare Board of India on a petition filed by activist S Muralidharan against the Tamil Nadu government's proposed action for implanting microchips on dogs – pets and strays – as part of the measures to control stray dog menace and protect people from dog-bites. A division bench of Justices Senthilkumar Ramamoothy and T V Thamilselvi ordered the respondent authorities to file reply to the petition by June 20, and adjourned the hearing. The petitioner had prayed for an interim injunction to restrain the state government authorities from proceeding with all tenders, contracts, construction, disbursement or implementation of animal birth control (ABC) projects in TN. He noted that the state government has proceeded with the microchipping project by floating a tender at a cost of Rs 5.40 crore despite the fact that a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, is pending before the high court.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Despite surge in dog bite cases, Kerala govt yet to revive Justice Siri Jagan Committee set up to process compensation claims
Kochi: Despite Kerala reporting a steep rise in dog bite cases, the state govt is yet to take a decision on the resumption of the Justice S Siri Jagan Committee constituted to process compensation claims from victims. The committee, appointed by the Supreme Court in 2016, had ceased functioning following a 2024 directive from the apex court which clarified that such matters fall under the purview of the high courts. In a petition filed by the Cultural Academy for Peace in Dec 2024, seeking the continuation of the committee's operations, the Kerala high court had repeatedly directed the state to take an immediate decision. However, each time, the govt responded that the matter was under the state cabinet's consideration. In the latest hearing before the bench of Justice C S Dias on April 11, the govt pleader submitted that the cabinet's final decision would be placed before the bench after the high court's summer vacation. The matter was subsequently adjourned to June 23. Siri Jagan committee The three-member committee, chaired by Justice S Siri Jagan, was constituted by the Supreme Court in 2016 to address the growing number of stray dog attacks in Kerala and to determine compensation for victims. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo In 2023, following the Centre's notification of the new Animal Birth Control Rules, the Supreme Court disposed of the matter. However, the apex court did not clarify the future functioning of the committee, leading to a halt in its operations. As of now, 7,932 petitions are pending before the committee. Since its inception in 2016, the committee has sanctioned compensation claims totalling Rs 8.70 crore. "As the apex court has disposed of the matter, the committee cannot continue as such without a directive from the state govt," Justice Siri Jagan told TOI. He further added that even now, the committee receives two to three fresh petitions daily from stray dog attack victims. Current scenario The state has reported 13 rabies deaths so far this year, compared to 22 in the whole of 2024. In three of the four recent rabies deaths, the victims had received the rabies vaccine after being bitten by dogs. In 2024, 3.16 lakh dog bite cases were reported in the state, a notable rise from the 1.35 lakh in 2017. Among the districts, Thiruvananthapuram (50,870 cases) recorded the highest dog bite cases last year, followed by Kollam (37,618) and Ernakulam (32,086).
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
GCC announces vaccination, deworming for 1.8 lakh strays from June
CHENNAI: Moving towards its goal of making Chennai rabies-free, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced, starting June, it will roll out an intensified rabies vaccination and deworming campaign for around 1.8 lakh stray dogs in the city, at a cost of Rs 3 crore. The civic body will also provide free rabies vaccinations for pet dogs at its pet clinics. To tackle the increasing stray dog population in Chennai, the GCC, as announced earlier, is increasing the number of Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres from five to 15. The existing centres at Pulianthope, Lloyds Colony, Kannammapet, Sholinganallur, and Meenambakkam currently sterilises over 100 stray dogs daily. The 10 new centres will come up at Thiruvottiyur, Manali, Madhavaram, Tondiarpet, Royapuram, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Alandur, and Perungudi, and will be able to sterilise 300 more stray dogs per day. Sterilisation procedures are performed by qualified veterinary surgeons, supported by assistant veterinarians and post-operative care staff. All operations adhere to the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, which mandate that stray dogs be captured, sterilised, vaccinated against rabies, and released back into their original locations. A total of 16 dog-catching vehicles and 78 trained personnel are currently deployed across the city. They are supported by 23 veterinary assistants and 4 veterinary doctors to ensure quality and safe surgical methods.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Animal birth control monitoring committee to be formed; NGOs to be roped in to run dog shelters
In the wake of frequent stray dog attacks reported across the State, the authorities have been directed to form a district-level animal birth control monitoring committee. The State government has urged local authorities to form an Animal Birth Control (ABC) monitoring committee and strictly adhere to rules for sterilising stray dogs. They have been asked to develop a comprehensive plan and ensure adequate infrastructure and equipment in all ABC centres, manpower and trained dog handlers, and facilities to catch dogs. Infrastructure would be upgraded in the existing centres, and additional ABC centres would be established across the district. Dog shelters are to be set up to house abandoned and or wounded dogs and non-governmental organisations were to be roped in to run these shelters. This action aims at addressing concerns about stray dog population and to ensure adherence to sterilisation procedures as outlined in the Animal Birth Control Rules. A 20-member State implementation and monitoring committee was to oversee the functioning of the district-level committees. The Tiruchi Corporation had sterilised nearly 25,000 stray dogs from October 2022 to April 2025. The number of stray dogs in the city was estimated at 43,767. The stray dogs were being sterilised at the four animal birth control centres in the city. Meanwhile, several cases of stray dog attacks have been reported in rural areas, particularly in Manapparai. In March, nearly 20 people were bitten by stray dogs and treated at the government hospital. The dog menace had been reported in Ramalingam Street, Gandhi Nagar, and near the Manapparai bus stand. The ABC centre in the town had remained non-functional for over five years.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
TN state-level panel to coordinate ABC programme, keep stray dogs on leash
CHENNAI: The state government has constituted an inter-departmental 'State Animal Birth Control (ABC) Implementation and Monitoring Committee' in line with the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. The committee, formed in the backdrop of concerns over increasing stray population and dog bites, aims at controlling the stray dog population humanely while ensuring public health and safety. It will be responsible for coordinating the ABC programme in a scientific and phased manner. Chief Minister MK Stalin chaired a review meeting on Friday to assess the preparatory measures for the initiative. According to the order issued in this regard, the committee will be responsible for establishing ABC monitoring committees in all local bodies and preparing district-level action plans to manage the dog population. It will also be responsible for enlisting the qualified ABC agencies that are recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India. The state-level body will also inspect the implementation of the ABC programme, investigate complaints related to ABC, cruelty to animals during its implementation and violation of animal birth control rules and ensure appropriate action. The committee shall meet once every three months or as and when required, the order read. The state-level committee is chaired by the principal secretary of municipal administration and water supply department. The director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services will serve as the member secretary and nodal officer for implementing the programme.
