The high court of Himachal Pradesh today issued notice to the chief secretary, principal secretary (urban development), principal secretary (animal husbandry), deputy commissioner, Kangra, commissioner MC, Dharamshala and others in a matter pertaining to the problem of stray cattle on the highways, municipal roads, paths and markets of Dharamshala.
A division bench comprising chief justice AA Sayed and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua passed this order on public interest litigation (PIL) filed by one Bakshdeep, a resident of Dharamshala Town, who is a fourth-year student of BBA, LLB, National Law University, Shimla.
The petitioner has alleged that 20-25 stray cattle are roaming freely through the roads, streets and markets in Dharamshala Town. Due to the non-availability of shelter, the stray cattle take refuge in the rain shelters and streets. The respondents have been directed to file a reply within four weeks.