Association cannot refuse permission to keep a pet dog
2) The Animal Welfare Board of India has passed by-laws on keeping pet dogs in apartments. If you are living in a society apartment, you should be aware of these laws and make sure no one harasses you for keeping a pet in your apartment
Rules & By-Laws for pet owners living in society apartments:
Any civic body (Resident Welfare Association – RWA) does not have the right to ban residents from keeping pets in their apartments, not even by getting a majority vote in the society with the help of other tenants or residents.
Any discrimination over size or type of pet breed is not allowed in a housing society.
No ban can be imposed on pet owners due to their dog’s barking habits.
No ban can be imposed on keeping pets in apartments, even after amendment of society bye-laws and regulations.
If a pet owner abide by the municipal laws regarding pets then no society civic body has the right to ban the pets or their owners from the society.
3) file police complaint against resident association
4) also complain to animal welfare board against association