Greater Chennai Corporation Bans Rottweiler, Pit Bull Dogs

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) council on Friday passed a resolution banning the rearing of Pit Bull and Rottweiler dog breeds from Saturday in the interest of public safety and to mitigate public fear. 

The civic body has also introduced a fine of Rs 1 lakh for illegally obtaining a rearing licence. The resolution said that



applications for new pet licences for Pit Bull and Rottweiler breeds would be prohibited within the GCC limits from Saturday.

The ban, initiated by the GCC’s veterinary department, sought to stop issuance of new licences and renewal of annual licences for the two breeds, which the corporation has classified as aggressive and posing a risk to public safety.