MBMC

Veterinary Department

Department Head	Phone Number	Email
Vikram Niratale	9819544642	animalhusbandary@mbmc.gov.in

Introduction:

As per the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, the following responsibilities are included under the duties of the Municipal Corporation:

Management of stray dogs and cats within the city.

Management of stray animals within the city.

As per the letters issued by the Government of Maharashtra, Urban Development Department (Navi-20), letter no. 02004/PR No.121/Navi/20 dated 07/09/2004 and letter no. 102004/PR No.121/Navi/20 dated 22/07/2009, on the occasion of Paryushan Parva of the Jain community, all slaughterhouses and meat shops within the Municipal Corporation area are to remain closed on two days – Shravan Vadya 12 and Bhadrapad Shuddha 4. Additionally, the Municipal Corporation appeals to all slaughterhouse and meat shop owners to voluntarily keep their shops closed on the remaining days of Paryushan – i.e., Shravan Vadya 13 to Bhadrapad Shuddha 3 and on Bhadrapad Shuddha 5.

As per Government Order No. Sankirna 10/2002/PR No.111/Navi.27, dated 28/03/2003, issued by the Urban Development Department, slaughterhouses and meat shops within the Municipal Corporation limits are to remain closed every year on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

As per the Government (Home Department) circular No.DIS0913/PR No.434/Visha1(B), dated 01/10/2014, and by the provisions under Section 331 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, every year on the occasion of Bakri Eid, temporary permissions are granted within the Municipal Corporation area for the setting up of goat markets and animal sacrifice. For pre-slaughter inspection of animals during Bakri Eid, the District Deputy Commissioner of Animal Husbandry, Thane (Office – Mulund (W)), appoints Livestock Development Officers as competent authorities.

Duties:

To capture stray dogs in the city, carry out sterilization and vaccination, and appoint a contractor through the tender process.

To implement the closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops within the municipal area on the two days from Shravan Vadya 12 to Bhadrapad Shuddha 4, during the Paryushan festival of the Jain community.

To ensure the closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops within the municipal area every year on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

To carry out the necessary procedures for granting temporary permission for setting up goat markets and animal sacrifices in the municipal area every year during Bakri Eid.

To capture stray animals in the city and confine them in animal shelters.

To function as the Public Information Officer of the Animal Husbandry Department.

To perform duties as per the instructions given by the Hon. Commissioner and Hon. Deputy Commissioner.

Designation-wise Assigned Duties (Animal Husbandry Department)

Designation	Assigned Duties
Deputy Commissioner (Animal Husbandry)	1. Supervision of tasks assigned to the Animal Husbandry Department.
	2. Monitoring daily operations of the department.
	3. Acting as the First Appellate Authority under the RTI Act, 2005 for the Animal Husbandry Department.
	4. Working as per instructions given by the Hon. Commissioner.
Veterinary Officer (On Consolidated Honorarium)	1. Capturing stray dogs in the city, conducting sterilization and vaccination, and appointing a contractor through the tender process.
	2. Ensuring closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops during Paryushan Parva (Shravan Vadya 12 to Bhadrapad Shuddha 4).
	3. Enforcing closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops on Mahavir Jayanti.
	4. Facilitating temporary permissions for goat markets and animal sacrifices during Bakri Eid.
	5. Capturing stray animals and confining them in shelters.
	6. Acting as Public Information Officer for the Animal Husbandry Department.
	7. Working as per instructions from the Hon. Commissioner and Hon. Deputy Commissioner.
Clerk	1. Handling daily office correspondence of the department.
	2. Acting on complaints related to stray/aggressive dogs and animals.
	3. Penalizing owners and taking action after confining stray animals.
	4. Managing tender process-related work.
	5. Working as per the orders of senior officers.
	6. Acting as Assistant Public Information Officer for the department.
Temporary Computer Operator	Managing departmental records, resolutions, and notes on the computer.
Peon	Performing duties as per instructions from senior officers.
Peon	Performing duties as per instructions from senior officers.
Animal Catcher (S.K.)	1. Capturing stray animals from roads within Mira-Bhayandar city and confining them in the municipal pound.
	2. Feeding and providing water to the confined animals.
	3. Handing over animals to their owners after the penalty is paid.
	4. Working as per instructions from senior officers.
Animal Catcher (S.K.)	1. Capturing stray animals from roads within Mira-Bhayandar city and confining them in the municipal pound.
	2. Feeding and providing water to the confined animals.
	3. Handing over animals to their owners after the penalty is paid.
	4. Working as per instructions from senior officers.

Work Orders:

Regarding the management of stray dogs.

Regarding the management of stray animals.

Budget:

Financial Provision for the Year 2022-23 – Animal Husbandry Department

Budget Head Name	Allocated Provision
Management / Sterilization of Stray Dogs / Other Animals	₹ 75 Lakhs

Citizen’s Charter

Details	Information
Name of the Public Authority	Animal Husbandry Department
Full Address	Head Office, Bhayandar (West)
Head of the Office	Deputy Commissioner (Animal Husbandry)
Department Under Which This Office Operates	Animal Husbandry Department
Geographical Jurisdiction	Approximately 79 sq. km.
Mission	Efficient and prompt administration
Vision	Transparency in internal and external administration
Objectives	Citizen services
Brief Details of Services Provided to the Public	[To be added if needed]
Office Hours & Contact Information	Office Hours: 9:45 AM to 6:15 PM
	Office Phone: 28192828 / 28193028
	Email: animalhusbandry@mbmc.gov.in