Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court has expressed satisfaction with the state government’s efforts to curb the growing problem of stray dogs, noting that substantial progress has been made in addressing the issue across the state.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice IP Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Wednesday, acknowledged the steps taken by the government, stating in its order, “We are happy to note from a report filed in Court today that substantial action has been taken by the government in relation to the said menace of stray dogs.” As per the report submitted in court, committees under Rule 4 of the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, have now been established in all districts of Meghalaya, including the more remote regions such as South Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills.
These district-level committees play a critical role in implementing sterilisation, vaccination, and management programmes for stray dogs in compliance with national guidelines.
The court also noted with appreciation the initiatives taken by the state government to raise awareness on the issue. (IANS)
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