Panchkula civic body extends date to get pet dogs registered, here’s what owners need to do

If you have a pet and haven’t already got it registered, here’s the entire process of how to get your pet registered, including the fee amount.

FILE-Representational-Visitors playing with street dogs in a public park on 25/2/2022. (Express file photo by Amit Mehra)

With the Panchkula Municipal Corporation (PMC) extending the date for registration of pet dogs till October 31, especially for rottweilers and pitbulls, people are rushing to the civic body’s office in Sector 14 to complete the formalities.

If you have a pet and haven’t got it registered already, here’s the entire process of how to get your pet registered, including the fee amount.

Registration form

The two-page registration form is available free of cost at the Sector-14 office of the municipal corporation. A dog owner has to fill out his or her details such as name, address, contact number etc in the form. There are two counters for registration of dogs on the ground floor of the building. An owner has to pay a registration fee of Rs 500. The registration service is available during the working hours on all working days.

Documents

Two photos of the pet dog along with a rabies vaccination certificate from a certified veterinary doctor mentioning that the pet was given all rabies-related injections.

Affidavits

The civic body has made it mandatory to produce an affidavit attested by a certified notary on behalf of an owner of a rottweiler or a pitbull. The affidavit is a declaration by the owner taking responsibility for legal action, consequences and expenses if their pet bites someone.

However, the civic body’s move is being widely criticised by owners of the two breeds of dogs.

Ruchir Kalra, a dentist who owns a pitbull and lives in Sector 7, said, “We have no problem submitting the affidavit. But why is an affidavit being asked from only owners of rottweilers and pitbulls? The civic body should ask for affidavits from all pet owners.” Last month, the Panchkula Municipal Corporation passed an agenda banning the two breeds in Panchkula citing them as “threats to human life”.

Fine

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Although the last date of registration was pushed back to October 31 following protests from owners of rottweilers and pitbulls, the municipal corporation is charging a late fee of Rs 2,000 apart from the Rs 500 registration fee from the owners of the two breeds.

A senior officer of the PMC on condition of anonymity said, “Pet owners were given time till August 31 to get their dogs registered and we got 12 rottweilers and eight pitbulls registered with us. When the agenda was passed to ban the two breeds in Panchkula, many owners with unregistered pets protested. We then extended the deadline till October 31 but they have to submit a fine or a late fee.”

Token number

Once all formalities are complete, which usually takes around one and half hours, the civic body issues a token number or a badge to a registered dog. The pet owners are required to staple the token with the collar of a dog.

Saurabh Parashar

Saurabh Parashar is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, primarily responsible for the publication’s coverage of Himachal Pradesh. He is a seasoned journalist with over 17 years of experience in print media, specializing in crime, legal affairs, and investigative reporting. Professional Background Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (Hisar) and a Law degree from Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla. This legal background significantly informs his reporting on complex judicial and administrative matters. Career Path: Before joining The Indian Express in 2017, he spent 12 years with The Times of India. Core Beats: His primary focus is the socio-political landscape of the hill state, with a specific emphasis on the environment, forest conservation, drug menace (specifically "Chitta"), affairs related to tribal and archaeology and the unique challenges of governance in high-altitude regions. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His recent reporting highlights the critical intersection of policy, law, and social safety in Himachal Pradesh: 1. "Himachal’s battle against Chitta: Why the border areas are most vulnerable" (Late 2025): An investigative look at the transit routes from Punjab and the impact on local youth. 2. "Shimla ropeway clears key hurdle as 820 trees face the axe :According to the Forest Survey of India’s 2021 assessment, 47.21 percent of Shimla’s 5,131 sq km geographical area is under forest cover (Nov 17, 2025). 3. "Himachal to handover 2.7427 ha of non-forest land for Shimla Ropeway: Given the land’s non-forest nature, RTDC and the state will not require permission from MoEFCC" (Nov 18, 2025) 4. "How the centuries-old Jodidara tradition is fading in Himachal’s Trans-Giri region: Jodidara: a form of fraternal polyandry—has long been part of Hatti tribal culture in the Trans-Giri region of Himachal Pradesh and adjoining Uttarakhand. It is believed to have evolved to prevent division of ancestral land and maintain unity among brothers in the harsh, mountainous terrain" (Aug 18, 2025) Legal & Agricultural Affairs "Kisan Sabha hails SC’s setting aside Himachal HC order to remove orchards from forest land" (Dec 18, 2025): Covering a major Supreme Court victory for farmers, where a High Court order to remove fruit-bearing apple orchards was overturned. "Himachal Cabinet nod to new tourism policy; focus on home-stays in tribal areas" (Dec 11, 2025): Detailing the legislative push to decentralize tourism and bring economic benefits to Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur. 3. Governance & Environment "Forest rights and development: Why Himachal is seeking more leeway from Centre" (Dec 19, 2025): Reporting on the legal hurdles faced by the state in infrastructure projects due to the Forest Conservation Act. "Cloudbursts and resilience: How Himachal’s remote villages are building back better" (Nov 2025): Following up on the long-term rehabilitation efforts after monsoon-related disasters. Crime especially cyber crimes, crypto currency etc: crypto currency: "Agents in uniform, motivational speeches, lavish parties: How a Himachal crypto con went unnoticed:A serial conman, a ‘Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award winner', and retired policemen got together to pull off a Rs 1,740-crore fraud" (Nov 10, 2023) Signature Beats Saurabh is recognized for his tenacious reporting on the state's drug epidemic. His deep familiarity with the topography and tribal culture of Himachal allows him to report from remote locations like Spiti, Pangi, Shillai, which are often overlooked by national media. His legal expertise makes him a primary choice for covering the Himachal Pradesh High Court on issues ranging from local body elections to environmental PILs. X (Twitter): @saurabh_prashar . ... Read More

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