The Kunahandhoo Council has directed residents to stop allowing goats, cows and other livestock to roam freely on roads and public areas.
In a notice, the council set a deadline of 30 November 2026 for owners to confine the animals in accordance with regulations. Free-roaming livestock is said to spread disease and undermine the island's cleanliness.
The practice violates rules published in the government gazette in 2013 on public nuisance and on keeping livestock. The council has previously issued similar notices.
Other issues flagged include overgrown vegetation obstructing paths and improper drainage from house compounds onto roads.
If the deadline is not met, the council warned it will take enforcement action under the regulations, including measures against roaming animals.
The move is part of broader efforts to improve public order and hygiene on the island in Laamu Atoll.
