Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 12, Part II, Section 2 (2023)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 12, Part II, Section 2 on 22 March 2023, containing notifications from Secretariat departments. The Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, through Government Order (Ms.) No. 29 dated 22 February 2023, appoints Veterinarians, Veterinary Officers and Competent Officers for specified jurisdictions. Government Order (D) Nos. 110, 111 and 112 dated 23 February 2023, and Government Order (D) No. 114 dated 24 February 2023, permit specified Jallikattu, Vadamadu and Eruthu Vidum Vizha events subject to stated conditions.
What the gazette issue covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 12, Part II, Section 2 is a collection of government notifications of interest to sections of the public. The supplied text mainly reproduces appointments under animal disease control law and permissions for specified animal events.
The contents page also lists notifications concerning an insurance company's consolidated stamp duty, declaration of Komberipatti Forest Block-II as reserved forest, constitution of a court at Anaicut, disability reservation and labour disputes. The supplied text does not provide the detailed provisions of those entries.
Animal disease control appointments
Government Order (Ms.) No. 29 of the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, dated 22 February 2023, makes three sets of appointments under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009:
- Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Assistant Surgeons of the department are appointed as Veterinarians within their respective jurisdictions.
- Assistant Directors of Animal Disease Intelligence Units are appointed as Veterinary Officers for the districts listed against them. The Epidemiology Officer at the Veterinary Epidemiology Centre, Chennai, is appointed for the Greater Chennai Corporation.
- The Additional Director of Animal Husbandry is authorised as a Competent Officer for Tamil Nadu. The Chief Epidemiology Officer is authorised for the Greater Chennai Corporation, while Regional Joint Directors are authorised for specified districts.
Some officers cover more than one district. Examples include the Kancheepuram officer covering Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu, and the Vellore officer covering Vellore, Ranipet and Thiruppathur.
Jallikattu and related events
Government Order (D) Nos. 110, 111 and 112 dated 23 February 2023, and Government Order (D) No. 114 dated 24 February 2023, notify places and dates for Jallikattu, Vadamadu or Eruthu Vidum Vizha.
- Events must follow the Standard Operating Procedures identified in the notifications.
- Events must comply with restrictions announced by State or District Disaster Management Authorities.
- One notified event requires spectator insurance of Rs. 5 lakh per person, up to a maximum event cover of Rs. 1 crore.
- The supplied list includes Thirumalai Samuthiram in Thanjavur Taluk on 26 February 2023 and Karukkadipatti in Orathanadu Taluk on 6 March 2023.
Relevance to property owners
The reproduced provisions do not change land ownership, registration requirements or property transfer procedures. A reserved forest declaration is listed in the contents, but the supplied text does not provide its boundaries, survey details or operative terms.
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Common questions
Does this gazette change my land title or registration requirements?
The reproduced provisions do not change land ownership or property registration procedures. They mainly concern veterinary appointments and permissions for specified animal events.
Does the gazette contain a reserved forest notification?
Yes. The contents list a declaration of Komberipatti Forest Block-II in Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District, as reserved forest, but the supplied text does not include its boundaries or detailed terms.
Who acts as the Competent Officer for all of Tamil Nadu under the animal disease control law?
The Additional Director of Animal Husbandry is authorised as the Competent Officer for Tamil Nadu.
Could the listed Jallikattu events be held without conditions?
No. The notifications require compliance with the identified Standard Operating Procedures and restrictions announced by State or District Disaster Management Authorities. One notified event also requires spectator insurance.
