In response to the Supreme Court’s recent directions issued in a suo motu writ petition on the growing number of stray dog attacks nationwide, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has instructed all zones, sub-zones, departments and associated institutions to immediately appoint Nodal Officers tasked with keeping stray dogs out of public facilities.
The move follows the Supreme Court’s November 7, 2025 order, which calls for stringent ground-level action to reduce dog-bite incidents and to ensure proper management of stray dog populations.
According to the court’s directive, every public facility — including schools, colleges, hospitals, sports venues, bus stations, depots (ISBTs included) and railway stations — must assign a Nodal Officer responsible for maintaining hygiene and ensuring that stray dogs neither enter nor stay within the premises.
Nodal Officer’s name and contact details are to be prominently displayed at the entrance and share the same information with the relevant municipal authority.
Sports complexes and stadiums have an additional responsibility to post adequate security or ground staff dedicated to keeping stray dogs away from their grounds.
According to available details, to comply with the Supreme Court’s instructions, the AMC has directed its departments to appoint Nodal Officers for all properties, offices, institutions and public spaces under its jurisdiction, using the format specified by the corporation. It is also necessary to send a signed and stamped copy of each appointment order to the CNCD Department, both in hardcopy and by email at cncd@ahmedabadcity.gov.in or cncdamc@gmail.com, within five days.
It has to be ensured that all security personnel — including those engaged through private agencies — actively prevent dog entry and take measures to avoid dog-bite incidents. Unapproved or informal feeding points for stray dogs located within AMC-controlled premises also have to be removed.
According to information, circular emphasises that these actions must be carried out strictly within the given deadline to meet the Supreme Court’s compliance requirements.
Also Read: Stray Dog Menace Continues In Gujarat’s Ahmedabad; 46,332 Dog Bite Cases Registered In 2021 https://www.vibesofindia.com/stray-dogs-continues-to-rule-the-streets-of-the-city/
