Archive · 21 Jul 2026
RWA Ordered to Pay Rs 1 Lakh for Stray Dog Attack
A little girl was hurt by stray dogs in her housing society in Noida.
Her family complained to the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) many times, but the RWA did not do enough to stop the dogs.
The family took the RWA to court, and the court said the RWA must pay Rs 1 lakh to the family because the RWA did not keep the area safe.
The RWA said it's not their job to deal with stray dogs, but the court disagreed and said the RWA must take care of the residents.
A 4-year-old girl was attacked by stray dogs in a park behind the RWA office in Kendriya Vihar-II, Noida.
The child suffered category-III bite injuries and was given anti-rabies treatment.
The resident had repeatedly complained to the RWA about the stray dog menace, but no effective measures were taken.
The Gautam Budh Nagar District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered the RWA to pay Rs 1 lakh in compensation for the injuries and mental agony caused.
The RWA argued that the issue of stray dogs falls under the jurisdiction of the state government and Noida Authority.
- Who
- A resident of Kendriya Vihar-II, Noida, and the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of the society.
- What
- The RWA was ordered to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to a resident after his 4-year-old daughter was attacked by stray dogs.
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Kendriya Vihar-II, Noida.
- Why
- The RWA was found guilty of deficiency of service and held liable for the injuries and mental agony caused to the child due to the stray dog menace.
Resident's Perspective
RWA's Perspective
Responsibility for Stray Dogs
Resident's Perspective
The RWA is responsible for ensuring the safety of residents and should have taken measures to control the stray dog menace.
RWA's Perspective
The RWA argues that the issue of stray dogs falls under the jurisdiction of the state government and Noida Authority, and they have no legal right to expel stray dogs.
Effectiveness of Measures Taken
Resident's Perspective
The RWA's advisories through notice boards, website, and app were insufficient and did not address the persistent dog menace.
RWA's Perspective
The RWA claims they issued advisories to residents and took steps to inform them about the stray dog issue.
- Complainant
- Resident of Kendriya Vihar-II, Noida
- Victim
- 4-year-old daughter of the complainant
- Injuries
- Category-III bite injuries on the back
- Compensation Amount
- Rs 1,00,000
- Litigation Costs
- Rs 5,000
- Date of Order
- Not specified
- Location
- Kendriya Vihar-II, Noida
- Legal Basis
- Consumer Protection Act