PCMC imposes ₹500 penalty for keeping pets without license in Pune

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has launched a crackdown on pet owners keeping animals without a valid licence, imposing a ₹500 fine for violations. The move aims to improve public safety, hygiene, and animal welfare by ensuring pets are registered and vaccinated. Civic teams have begun inspections across residential areas, urging owners to comply with licensing rules.