Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has issued a public notice informing pet dog owners about the mandatory requirement for obtaining a dog license. This directive is in line with Chapter 11- Section 149 (1) and 127 Section 2 (c) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, which is governed by the 'NMMC Dog Tax Regulation 1993,' as approved by Government Decision No. NMC 1692/410/CR48/92 Navi-20, dated 28, 1993.

The NMMC has specified that the process for issuing dog licenses must be conducted through the concerned department offices, with the signature of department officers. All pet dog owners are required to apply for a dog license at their respective department offices.

The public notice emphasizes that residents of Navi Mumbai must secure a dog license if they wish to keep a pet dog. The Municipal Corporation has warned that legal action will be taken against those who keep dogs without obtaining the necessary license.