GUWAHATI: Pet owners in Guwahati will now have to register their beloved pets with the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC).
Notably, under the GMC (Guwahati Municipal Corporation) act of 1969, all pet owners must complete the registration of their pets with the GMC.
The pet owners of the city can now register their pets with the corporation through an online process.
The documents needed for the registration of pets with GMC are ID proof of the owner of the pet that includes an Adhar Card, PAN card, Voter ID and a valid passport.
The address proof of the owner is mandatory which may include electricity bill, driving license, Voter ID Card and Adhar card.
The owner must also submit a picture of his/her pet and it is mandatory to provide an up-to-date vaccination card of the animal certified by any registered Veterinary.
The veterinary officer of GMC, Dr, Pradip Medhi informed that though the current GMC act mentions only dog registration all animals must be registered with the corporation.
1. Go to the website of the Assam government- https://rtps.assam.gov.in/
2. Scroll down to the option of 'Pet and Veterinary (License and Certificate) section.
3. Select on the 'Apply' button in the category of Issuance of certificate for Dog Registration.
4. Register on the page with your mobile number and email ID.
5. After the registration, the user needs to log in on the portal and then repeat step 2.
6. On the new page, select apply then register again.
7. Provide all required information in the application form, make the payment and click on 'submit.'
The application fee required for the pet to register is Rupees 10 and the registration fee is Rupees 200.
The Dogs Registration Certificate will be provided within two days after the submission of documents online. When the certificate is generated the applicant will be informed through email and SMS and they can also download it from the ARTPS portal.
According to section 301 (1) of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation, 1969 every dog shall wear a collar to which shall attach a metal token to be issued by the registration authority.
Any dog which has not been registered or not token wearing such token and if caught in public places be detained at a place set apart for the purpose.
Registration of Pet Dogs
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Pet dog registration is compulsory under GMC Act, denying/failing is a violation of law and is punishable.
The selected NGO will collect Rs. 110 per dog from the owner. (Rs. 100 is registration fees and Rs. 10 is application fees).
The selected NGO/Society will collect the Metal tag from GMC Veterinary Branch on payment of Rs. 60 (50% of registration fees and Rs. 10.00 application fees) per dog in advance.
The NGO/Society must have its own staff for attending any complaints/nuisance related to dogs.
Concerned staff of GMC will issue money receipt against Nos of Metal tag issued, with name of NGO/Society.
NGO/Society will print prescribed form – A' and B' under clause (Levy of Tax on Dogs kept within the city of Guwahati) Byelaws, 1975.
It is the duty of the NGO/Society to get signed the registration certificate from Veterinary Officer, GMC and despatch the same to the concerned dog owner at their own cost.
The cost of door-to-door visits by NGO/Society Member is to be borne by the NGO/ only.
The registration is to be renewed every year and the yearly renewal fees have to be paid by the NGO, during each financial year, to the GMC Veterinary Branch and money receipt will be taken against the payment.
NGO concerned will issue separate money receipt to the Public Concerned from their end which is to be certified by the Veterinary Officer, GMC.
The concerned GMC Officer/ staff will verify the receipt book of NGO/Society time to time.
If there is any violation of clause by the NGO/Society the decision of GMC authority will be final.
The Commissioner GMC has every right to alter/modify any clause time to time and also has power to cancel the deed of agreement when necessary without showing any reason thereof.
Photograph of owner along with pet is to be taken during the time of registration.
The designated Officer of GMC has power to oversee and monitor the activity as and when required.
The GMC Veterinary Branch also has the authority for pet registration activity if somebody directly approaches to the branch office.
Registration is to be done to those pets above three months of age.
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