Places and Dates for Conducting Jallikattu under Clause (dd) of Section 2 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (28 Ex II 2)
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 28, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AH3), dated 8th February 2017, published the Governor of Tamil Nadu's notification permitting Jallikattu on selected dates at specified places in Sivagangai district. The notified events fall between 9th February 2017 and 29th May 2017, and the notification does not contain provisions concerning land ownership, sale or registration.
What the notification does
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 28, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AH3), dated 8th February 2017, identifies the villages and dates on which Jallikattu may be conducted in Sivagangai district. It was issued under clause (dd) of Section 2 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
The permitted dates run from 9th February 2017 to 29th May 2017. Permission is tied to the particular village and date listed in the notification.
Notified places and dates
The Sivagangai district schedule contains 20 entries:
- Devakottai taluk: Irumathi, 26th February 2017; Kottur, Periyakarai (Post), 29th March 2017; Aaravayal, 20th April 2017.
- Ilayankudi taluk: Alavidangan, 11th February 2017.
- Kalayarkovil taluk: Kandupatti, 12th February 2017.
- Karaikudi taluk: Thiruvelangudi, Malayittanpatti, 9th February 2017; Vairavapuram, 19th February 2017; Kallal, Pazhaiyavalavu, 19th February 2017; Amaravathi Pudur, 29th May 2017.
- Manamadurai taluk: Arasakulam, 26th May 2017.
- Sivagangai taluk: T.Pudur, 12th March 2017; Saloor, 20th March 2017.
- Thiruppuvanam taluk: Thiruppuvanampudur, 26th February 2017.
- Thiruppathur taluk: Kundrakudi, 9th February 2017; N.Pudur, 10th March 2017; Araliparai, 11th March 2017; Nedumaram (General), 23rd March 2017; Nedumaram (Adidravidar), 29th March 2017; Kandaramanickam, 17th April 2017; Mahibalanpatti, 10th May 2017.
Who it affects
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department notification is relevant to people checking whether Jallikattu was notified for a particular village and date in Sivagangai district. It does not set out requirements for property purchase, land ownership, registration, planning permission or change of land use.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect ownership or purchase of land in Sivagangai district?
The notification only lists places and dates on which Jallikattu may be conducted. It contains no provisions about land ownership, property sales or registration.
Does the notification permit Jallikattu anywhere in Tamil Nadu?
No. The supplied schedule identifies 20 place and date entries in Sivagangai district.
What period does the Jallikattu notification cover?
The notified events fall between 9th February 2017 and 29th May 2017.
Were two separate Jallikattu events notified for Nedumaram?
Yes. Nedumaram (General) was listed for 23rd March 2017, and Nedumaram (Adidravidar) was listed for 29th March 2017.
