PANAJI

After a rap from the Supreme Court, the Goa government has rushed to complete and submit its affidavit on steps taken to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules in the ongoing matter concerning stray dogs.

Senior officials from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services held an emergency meeting on Monday, soon after the apex court’s stern remarks. The meeting focused on the immediate submission of the compliance affidavit, which had earlier been delayed despite specific directions from the Court.

“The affidavit will be submitted at the earliest, much before the next date of hearing on November 3. We have all the data, and the finalisation will be done,” a senior official told The Goan.

The Supreme Court on Monday summoned the Chief Secretaries of all Stat

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