Tiruchi Corporation collects over ₹48 lakh from impounding stray cattle
The Tiruchi Corporation has generated ₹48.23 lakh in revenue since November 2022 through penalties on stray cattle owners and auctions of unclaimed animals. The initiative was launched in response to public complaints about traffic disruptions and safety issues caused by stray cattle. Dedicated teams now conduct round-the-clock patrols across residential, arterial, and commercial areas to manage the problem.
- ▪The Tiruchi Corporation has collected ₹48.23 lakh from stray cattle penalties and auctions since November 2022.
- ▪The anti-stray cattle drive was initiated due to public complaints about traffic disruptions and safety concerns.
- ▪Enforcement teams patrol residential areas, arterial roads, and market zones 24/7 to control stray cattle.
- ▪Unclaimed animals are auctioned off as part of the Corporation's enforcement measures.
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Tiruchi Corporation has collected a total revenue of ₹48.23 lakh by penalising cattle owners and auctioning unclaimed animals since the launch of the drive against stray cattle on city roads in November 2022.Following repeated complaints from residents about traffic disruptions and safety concerns, the civic body stepped up enforcement measures across the city. Dedicated teams patrol roads round-the-clock, covering residential areas, arterial roads, and busy market zones to prevent congestion caused by wandering cattle.
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