Places and Dates for Conducting Erudhu Vidumvizha, Vadamalu, Manjuvirattu and Jallikattu
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, issued by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department through G.O. (D) Nos. 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 and 130 dated 3rd March 2022, notifies the places and dates where Erudhu Vidum Vizha, Vadamadu, Manjuvirattu and Jallikattu may be conducted. The notifications say these events are allowed only subject to Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures, the norms in G.O. (Ms.) No. 27, Revenue and Disaster Management (DM4) Department, dated 10.01.2022, the cited Government Letter No. 292/AH3/2022-2, and restrictions announced by the State or District Disaster Management Authorities from time to time.
What this gazette does
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary publishes notifications by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department under G.O. (D) Nos. 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 and 130 dated 3rd March 2022. These notifications state where and on which dates Erudhu Vidum Vizha, Vadamadu, Manjuvirattu and Jallikattu may be conducted under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as amended by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment), Act, 2017.
Who it affects
This gazette matters to:
- organisers of these events
- village and taluk level local participants in the named places
- district authorities overseeing public safety and Covid-19 controls
- residents in the listed villages where the events are permitted
Main conditions
The notifications allow the events only if the following are followed:
- Standard Operating Procedures for prevention of Covid-19 spread
- norms specified in G.O. (Ms.) No. 27, Revenue and Disaster Management (DM4) Department, dated 10.01.2022
- norms specified in Government Letter No. 292/AH3/2022-2, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department
- restrictions announced by the State Disaster Management Authorities or District Disaster Management Authorities from time to time
Places and dates notified
The gazette lists these places and dates:
- Kazhanipakkam, Anaikattu Taluk, 07.03.2022
- Olakasi, Kudiyatham Taluk, 31.03.2022
- Sobanapuram, Thuraiyur Taluk, 05.03.2022
- T. Pudhur, Sivagangai Taluk, 06.03.2022
- Kalappakadu, Aranthangi Taluk, 06.03.2022
- Thatchankurichi, Lalkudi Taluk, 13.03.2022
- Sogathur, Dharmapuri Taluk, 05.03.2022
- Chokkarishikuppam, Pernambut Taluk, 26.03.2022
- Kallakudi, Lalkudi Taluk, 06.03.2022
- Silatoor, Aranthangi Taluk, 05.03.2022
Practical takeaway
The gazette is not a general permission for these events anywhere in Tamil Nadu. It is a place specific and date specific notification. If your village or taluk is listed, the event may be conducted on the notified date, but only with the Covid-19 and disaster management conditions stated in the gazette.
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Common questions
Does this gazette allow Jallikattu and similar events anywhere in Tamil Nadu?
No. The gazette notifies only specific villages, taluks and dates. The permission is limited to the places listed in the notification.
What conditions apply to the notified events?
The events are subject to the Standard Operating Procedures for prevention of Covid-19 spread, the norms in G.O. (Ms.) No. 27, Revenue and Disaster Management (DM4) Department, dated 10.01.2022, the cited Government Letter No. 292/AH3/2022-2, and restrictions announced by the State or District Disaster Management Authorities from time to time.
Which department issued these notifications?
The notifications were issued in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department.
Are any places in Tiruchirappalli district included?
Yes. The gazette lists Sobanapuram in Thuraiyur Taluk on 05.03.2022, Kallakudi in Lalkudi Taluk on 06.03.2022, and Thatchankurichi in Lalkudi Taluk on 13.03.2022.
