After HC rap, AMC passes cattle control policy framed in – The Indian Express

“So far, policies and rules to control cattle nuisance were implemented by different agencies. But now, right from registration of the cattle to its impounding, as well as management of cattle sheds once the animals are impounded, all have come under one policy,” said a senior AMC official.

Under the policy, the owners need to get every animal registered separately and cannot use the same space to keep all animals. In case they do not follow this, they will be required to relocate the cattle outside the AMC limits within two months. If the animals are found in a public place, it will be seized and not returned. Also, owners have to keep fodder at a separate space and not where the animals stay.

In case a stray cattle is seized, the owner will be fined Rs 3,000, along with Rs 500 as administrative charges and Rs 500 as fodder charges. In case of a repeat offender, the fine will be increased by 50 per cent each time. In case this happens thrice, the animal will not be returned and the owner’s licence will be cancelled. The policy also has a provision against loss to property or life due to cattle. The owners have to pay compensation in such cases.

The policy, once approved by the AMC general board, scheduled to meet on July 21, will be notified and implemented.

The Standing Committee, in its meeting in April, had returned the cattle nuisance control policy 2023 to the administrative wing citing more clarity and certain amendments.