The state updates its 2023 policy with fresh payouts, medical support, and a new verification committee to speed up relief for bite victims across all GBA city corporations.
The Karnataka government has introduced a revised compensation structure for stray dog bite cases across all municipal corporations operating under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). The updated order, dated November 18, 2025, replaces key parts of an earlier notification issued on October 30, 2023, and is aimed at providing quicker financial aid and smoother access to emergency treatment.
Under the new norms, the state has standardised the payout for non-fatal bite incidents. People who suffer puncture wounds, deep bruises, lacerations, or multiple bites from stray dogs will now be eligible for a total relief amount of ₹5,000. Of this, ₹3,500 will be paid directly to the affected individual by the Urban Development Department. The remaining ₹1,500 will be deposited with the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust. This amount is specifically meant to support immediate medical attention, especially in private hospitals where bite victims often seek urgent care but struggle with initial expenses.
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Officials noted that the revised structure is designed to prevent delays in treatment, ensuring that those who cannot pay upfront at private facilities are still attended to without hesitation.
For more severe cases, the government has fixed a uniform compensation of ₹5 lakh for families of individuals who die due to an attack by stray dogs or from rabies contracted through such bites. The administration expects the enhanced financial support to offer some relief to families during distressing circumstances while signalling the government’s attention to growing public concern over dog attack incidents in urban areas.
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Alongside financial reforms, the order also mandates the creation of a dedicated committee within each GBA-covered jurisdiction. This committee will verify reported cases, confirm eligibility, and ensure that compensation is released without unnecessary delays. The measure is aimed at improving accountability and reducing prolonged processing time for victims.
The policy revision comes at a time when stray dog-related safety issues have drawn increased attention statewide, amplified further by a recent Supreme Court direction instructing authorities to shift stray dogs away from school premises, bus stands, and other sensitive locations to designated shelters.