An apartment complex in Bengaluru has come up with a new rule for pet parents, making them angry. As per the new rule, pet owners of Ittina Mahavir in Electronics City will have to pay a refundable registration fee of Rs 10,000. According to the rule, the money will be used by the resident association in cases of bite-related incidents.
The apartment includes approximately 1,000 flats. Out of this, there are around 100 house pets.
Apart from this, the pet owners will have to deposit the money by November 15. If not, they will have to pay a fine of Rs 100 each day.
According to reports, many deemed this new rule as draconian and illegal. IMRAOA office-bearer Abhishek Agarwal said, “The registration fee is refundable and the association has returned the money when residents vacate flats or get rid of pets. Collection of fine is yet to be finalised as the next RWA meeting will address the matter and come up with an amicable solution.”
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He further added, “One must think about victims in cases of a dog attack. According to our experience, the pet owners don’t bear the cost of the victim’s medical expenses. In such a situation, the deposit of the pet owner will be used. We rarely impose penalties in cases like pet dirtying the place.”
Many pointed out that Karnataka Animal Welfare Board or BBMP has legal rights to impose a law when it comes to pets in public places and residential spaces.
KP Ravikumar, joint director (animal husbandry), BBMP explained, “Collection of fees from a resident in case of owning a dog even inside a private apartment complex is illegal. Government hospitals, including BBMP-affiliated health facilities, provide free treatment for dog bites and even a compensation of Rs 2,000 to the victim in case of stray-dog attacks. When such is the case, how can an RWA collect Rs 10,000 and impose penalties for owning and maintaining a pet?”
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