Archive · 28 Nov 2025
TMC Revokes Order Cancelling Dog Feeding Zones
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) recently had to take back an order that stopped people from feeding stray dogs in certain areas of a housing complex called Lodha Amara.
A medical officer had issued this order because some residents complained about dog attacks and feeding problems.
However, animal feeders and the district animal husbandry department said the medical officer did not have the right to make this decision.
They explained that only the veterinary department should decide about feeding spots.
The TMC then canceled the medical officer's order, but some feeders are still worried about conflicts with residents.
The medical officer said he was trying to get feeders registered for better dog management, but the rules he cited did not support his claims.
This is part of a long-running argument between residents and feeders in Lodha Amara.
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) revoked a medical officer's order that cancelled designated dog-feeding spots in Lodha Amara township.
The order was issued due to resident complaints of dog attacks and feeding issues, but animal feeders and the district animal husbandry department objected.
The TMC issued a superseding circular canceling the medical officer's letter, recognizing the health department's lack of jurisdiction over feeding zones.
Animal feeders welcomed the revocation but expressed concerns about potential clashes with residents opposing stray dog feeding.
The medical officer defended his action, citing a Maharashtra government GR, but the GR did not support his claims.
- Who
- Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Medical Officer Dr. Prasad Patil, Animal Feeders, District Animal Husbandry Department
- What
- Revocation of an order cancelling designated dog-feeding spots in Lodha Amara township
- When
- November 27, 2023 (order issued), November 29, 2023 (order revoked)
- Where
- Lodha Amara township, Thane, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To address resident complaints of dog attacks and feeding issues, and to clarify the jurisdiction over feeding zones
Animal Feeders and Activists
Residents and Medical Officer
Jurisdiction Over Feeding Zones
Animal Feeders and Activists
Decisions regarding feeding zones should be made by the veterinary department, not the health department.
Residents and Medical Officer
The health department should be involved in authorizing feeding spots to address health and safety concerns.
Registration of Feeders
Animal Feeders and Activists
The registration process for feeders was never implemented and should not be used to restrict feeding.
Residents and Medical Officer
Only registered feeders should be allowed to feed animals to ensure proper vaccination and sterilization.
Feeding Spots Cancellation
Animal Feeders and Activists
Cancelling feeding spots without proper authority creates panic and harms animals.
Residents and Medical Officer
Cancelling feeding spots is necessary to reduce human-animal conflict and address resident complaints.
- Organization
- Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)
- Location
- Lodha Amara township, Thane
- Date of Order
- November 27, 2023
- Date of Revocation
- November 29, 2023
- Issuing Authority
- Dr. Prasad Patil, Medical Officer
- Intervening Authority
- District Animal Husbandry Department
- Reason for Cancellation
- Resident complaints of dog attacks and feeding issues
- Legal Basis Cited
- Maharashtra government’s GR (General Resolution)
Sources
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Thane Municipal Corporation Revokes Medical Officer’s Arbitrary Order Cancelling Dog Feeding Zones In Housing Township, Triggering Widespread Panic Among Feeders