The Supreme Court on Thursday said the “whole problem” of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) stems from the “inaction” of local authorities, who have done “nothing” to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules concerning sterilisation and immunisation of canines, reported PTI. The top court reserved its verdict on an interim plea seeking a stay on its directions issued on August 11.

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria was hearing a suo motu case and other pleas regarding stray dogs. It noted that authorities in Delhi-NCR have failed to act despite rules being framed by Parliament.

“The whole problem is because of inaction of the local authorities. You frame rules in Parliament. The government acts, rules are framed but no implementation is carried out creating problem which is standing today,” the bench said.