Ever since the cow gained prominence in the political arena, not a single day has passed without an unusual headline about the bovine.

In a similar turn of events, the Punjab state government today issued a notice asking people owning domestic animals will have to pay taxes .

According to the new rule, people are expected to pay Rs 250 per year for owning dog, cat, pig, sheep or deer.

Those owning buffalo, bull, camel, horse, cow or elephant will have to pay Rs 500 per year.

The Punjab government has announced that the animals will be given branding code and will also have microchips installed in them.

In Punjab pay Rs 250 to own a pet, Rs 500 to rear cow

In a notice issued by Punjab government, taxes will be levied on people owning domestic animals.