The Supreme Court, which issued its orders suo motu cognizance of a newspaper report, has now clearly defined the responsibility for their implementation. The removal of cows and other stray animals from the streets will now be the responsibility of the relevant authorities. Additionally, in a separate case, it has been decided that any dead animal must be removed and disposed of scientifically within 48 hours.

After hearing a case related to stray dogs, the Supreme Court directed that all stray cattle and other animals be removed from national highways, state highways, and expressways. Following this, the Urban Administration and Development Department has sent orders to all municipal commissioners, chief municipal officers, municipalities, and town councils across the state.

A joint campaign will be conducted

The department stated that the municipal commissioner, municipal officials, the Road and Transport Department, and NHAI will conduct a joint campaign. This campaign will identify areas where stray animals are most commonly seen and remove them and place them in designated shelters. These animals will be provided with food, water, and veterinary care at the shelters.

Disposal of dead animals is mandatory within 48 hours.

Following Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai's directives at the Collector-SP conference held in Raipur last month, the department has directed all urban bodies to identify suitable sites for scientific disposal of dead cattle and other animals. According to the directives, disposal must be completed within 48 hours while adhering to environmental standards and biosecurity regulations.

Clear guidelines for bodies

The ministry's circular states that every municipal authority should immediately identify a location for safe disposal of dead animals. This location should be located at a sufficient distance from human habitation and meet all environmental and biosecurity standards. According to the Public Service Guarantee Act of 2011, animal disposal services must be provided within 48 hours.