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Panchkula MC reopens tenders for dog sterilisation after two failures
After two failed bids, Panchkula Municipal Council has re-opened tenders for a dog sterilisation programme, requiring an NGO or AWBI‑recognised agency to comply with ABC Rules 2023 and Supreme Court directions.
Panchkula MC reopens tenders for dog sterilisation
Panchkula Municipal Council has invited fresh tenders for a dog sterilisation programme after two earlier bids were rejected.
Agency qualifications and compliance
The selected agency must be an NGO or an Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)-recognised organisation and will be required to follow the ABC Rules 2023, Supreme Court directions and AWBI guidelines for Panchkula dog sterilisation.
Background and regulatory context
Earlier attempts to award the contract failed, prompting the council to reopen the bidding process. The ABC Rules 2023 set out standards for animal birth control, and Supreme Court directives have urged municipal bodies to address stray dog populations through sterilisation. Compliance with these norms is mandatory for the successful applicant.
Dog sterilisation aims to manage stray dog populations. The council hopes the new tender will attract a qualified agency capable of implementing the programme in line with the prescribed regulations.
The council reviewed the shortcomings of the previous bids, which did not meet the required criteria, and decided to issue a fresh tender notice to ensure a qualified agency can be selected.
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