CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), on Friday, informed the Madras High Court that there are one lakh pet dogs in Chennai, of which 31,000 have been registered.

Following an increase in dog-bite incidents in the city, the City Corporation made it mandatory for pet owners to obtain licences for their dogs. It has been ordered that details of all pet dogs must be registered and licences obtained by November 24.

The Corporation has further directed that dogs taken to public places must wear muzzles, and they should not be taken outside without a leash.

It has also stated that a fine of Rs 5,000 will be imposed for not obtaining a license, and a fine of Rs 500 will be levied for failing to use a muzzle.

Challenging these orders, the People for Animals (PFA) organisation has fi

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