Govt. eyes dogs; Fine up to Rs. 25,000

22 March 2017 05:28 pm Views - 12351

The Government had approved the Legal Draftsman to amend the Ordinance to make provisions to increase the fine on owners of stray dogs to Rs. 25,000 and the imprisonment to two years, Mass Media Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka said today.

He said the Registration of Dogs Ordinance No. 25 of 1901 was amendment due to the difficulties faced by the public due to stray dogs.

The proposal was made by the Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faiszer Mustafa. (Chaturanga Pradeep)