Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, where the co-existence of humans and animals is a common practice, has come to light a recent shocking incident. A woman living in the Nisarg Heven Co-operative Housing Society, Kandivali East, was fined by the association for feeding stray dogs. This whole matter has elicited debate at the local level – is it a crime to show compassion for animals, or to ignore the rules of society? The woman’s name and allegations are the center of this dispute Neha Datwani, who lives in the Nisarg Heaven Society. Neha has worked over the past few months to feed stray dogs. He began this task under his human and social duty. But some members of society did not like it. They argue that it has increased the number of dogs in society, which threatened the safety of children and the elderly. That was why Neha was fined at £ 2500 for the first time at a meeting of the association in May last year. How did the matter reach a fine of millions? Neha says she refused to pay a fine because she considered it inappropriate. After this, the association added this amount to the maintenance account of each month. Neha says this amount has so far increased to £ 3.60 lakh, in which 21% annual interest was also added. This amount was sent to them by the Society by adding this amount to the February interview account. However, Neha paid the interview on time, but refused to pay the fine amount. Neha’s side Neha Datwani says she did not commit any crime. Their purpose was just to feed hungry animals. She says, “I always made sure to eat dogs outside society, but I was still targeted.” He believes that this punishment is like a punishment on a human work. Neha has now approached a social organization in this case and pleaded for justice. What do members of society say? Some members of society say that the number of stray dogs in society is increasing due to Neha. A resident, on condition of anonymity, said: “Children are afraid to play, there is a fear that the elderly are falling. Sometimes dogs started barking and running on people. In such a situation we will prioritize the safety of our family.” He also says that rules for all the people who live in society must be the same and that someone’s personal choice cannot be imposed on the entire society. The matter of social and legal debate is not only a dispute over society, but it has taken the form of a debate on humanity towards the system. On the one hand, there are women like Neha, who considers animal care as moral responsibility, on the other hand there are members of society who view safety and follow the priority of rules. Many people also express their opinion on this issue on social media. Some raised their voice in favor of Neha, while others believe that the rules of society should be the most important. The rules of compassion for society towards animals are not a crime to feed any animal under the Animal Welfare Act in India, but the housing society can make their personal rules. However, these rules must also fall within the scope of Constitution and human rights. Organizations that work for animal rights say that food to animals is not only legal, but also morale. But if this work is done in public place or private premises, it is necessary to follow the rules there. Can any solution find out? The best way to resolve in such cases is conversion and cooperation. If both society and Neha understand each other’s problems and determine the time and place with mutual consent where the animals can get food, this dispute can be prevented. BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) or other administrative bodies must also mediate in such disputes so that such cases do not reach legal battles in the future. Conclusion This matter shows how the major social and legal complications can arise over a small human work. While people like Neha provide an example of compassion and kindness in society, the disregard of rules can become a problem for a large community. There is a need to give preference to sensitivity, legal understanding and dialogue in such cases, so that not only humans, but also the rights of irregular animals can be protected.
This woman was punished for feeding stray dogs, with 3.50 lakhs fined
