Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has issued a firm directive to all major institutions within city limits, mandating them to inspect their premises for stray dogs and submit a compliance report within five days. The order, circulated on Friday, covers private and government educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands and railway stations.
The move follows growing concerns over stray dog incidents in the region and aims to streamline coordination between civic authorities and public institutions for effective animal control.
Institutions asked to prevent stray dog entry
According to the directive issued by the MCC commissioner, all institutions must take proactive steps to prevent stray dogs from entering or residing on their premises. They have been instructed to ensure that the movement of stray dogs is restricted and to implement measures that minimise risks to students, patients, commuters and the general public.
To aid the process, each institution must appoint a designated staff member as a nodal officer, who will serve as the primary point of contact and assist MCC teams during relocation and monitoring efforts.
Penalties for allowing resettlement of stray dogs
The directive draws attention to Supreme Court guidelines regarding stray dog management. As per these rules, if stray dogs removed from any institutional premises return due to negligence, the cost of relocating them again will be recovered from the concerned institution.
The MCC commissioner also warned that violations of these guidelines could attract legal action. “Any violation of the Supreme Court’s directive will result in legal consequences for the institution,” the notice stated.
Strengthening coordination amid rising concerns
The fresh directive indicates a renewed push by the city corporation to address stray dog-related challenges, especially in public spaces where large groups of people gather. The MCC has been receiving repeated complaints from citizens about stray dog attacks, particularly near educational campuses and medical facilities.
Institutions are expected to complete their premises inspection promptly and submit detailed reports, after which MCC teams may conduct verification visits.
Conclusion
With the directive now in force, the responsibility of monitoring and preventing stray dog presence falls jointly on institutions and civic authorities. The MCC is expected to review submitted reports next week and take further action based on compliance levels.