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A 2006 Office Memorandum of the Central government also carried specific rules against government servants who indulge in acts of cruelty to animals.

That makes it illegal for an individual, RWA, or estate management to remove or relocate dogs. Stray dogs are protected under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and Rules enacted under Section 38 of the Act, particularly the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001.Lastly, the local police and resident welfare associations should get involved in maintaining peace in the area between dog-lovers and other residents.The order adds that sterilization of such animals is a must to check over-population. Thirdly, the order places the onus on vaccinating and sterilizing the animals on the municipal corporation, the resident welfare association, and local dog groups.So that dogs can be trained and yet be friendly to residents of a colony. Secondly, every Resident Welfare Association(RWA) should form “Guard and Dog partnerships” in consultation with the Delhi Police Dog Squad.But in exercising this right, care and caution should be taken to ensure that it does not impinge upon the rights of others. Firstly, Stray or street dogs have the right to food and citizens have the right to feed them.What did the Delhi High Court say? The Delhi High Court has issued directions on feeding and managing stray dogs.