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Summary:
On December 15, 2025, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) began enforcing its pet licensing rules, fining pet owners who had registered online but failed to obtain a formal license and microchip by the December 14th deadline. Residents who haven’t registered online face steeper fines. The GCC estimates that almost half of registered pet owners haven’t completed the licensing and microchipping process. Some residents claim the process is difficult and online glitches have caused delays. The GCC asserts this enforcement is necessary for public safety.
News Article:
Chennai Cracks Down on Unlicensed Pets, Fines Issued
Chennai, India – December 15, 2025 – The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) launched a city-wide crackdown on unlicensed pets on Monday, issuing fines to residents who failed to comply with pet licensing regulations. GCC workers conducted checks across Chennai’s 15 zones, focusing on pet owners who had registered online but missed the December 14th deadline for obtaining a formal pet license and microchip.
Residents who registered online and failed to secure their pet license and microchip were fined ₹500. Pet owners without any registration face a more substantial fine of ₹5,000 per pet.
According to GCC estimates, approximately 45,000 of the 100,000 pet owners who registered online have yet to obtain a pet license and microchip for their animals.
Some residents expressed frustration with the process. A. Francis, president of the Federation of the Thoraipakkam Residents’ Welfare Associations, cited the cumbersome nature of the licensing procedure as a contributing factor. Ward 104 Councillor T.V. Shemmozhi reported that four residents in Anna Nagar had already been penalized. Some residents attribute the delays to online glitches that have occurred during licensing camps.
GCC officials maintain that the enforcement of pet licensing, anti-rabies vaccinations, and microchipping is crucial for public safety, particularly for children and senior citizens.
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