Places and Dates for Conducting Jallikattu, Erudhu Vidum Vizha, Vadamadu and Manjuvirattu
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, through G.O. (D). Nos. 302, 303, 304 and 305 dated 17th May 2022, notifies places and dates where Jallikattu, Erudhu Vidum Vizha, Vadamadu or Manjuvirattu may be conducted. The events must follow the Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures, the cited government directions and restrictions announced by the State or District Disaster Management Authorities.
What the notifications do
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department issued G.O. (D). Nos. 302, 303, 304 and 305 on 17th May 2022. The notifications permit specified traditional bull events under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as amended by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017.
The permissions are limited to the listed villages and dates. They do not create or change land ownership, title, classification or development rights. Property buyers and owners are affected only if their land, access or activities relate to an event at one of the notified locations.
Places and dates listed
The Gazette contains the following locations and dates:
- Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Ka.Puthupatti, 19.05.2022.
- Lalkudi Taluk, Kumulur, 18.05.2022.
- Lalkudi Taluk, Kovandakurichi, 19.05.2022.
- Thiruchuli Taluk, Ottangulam, 24.05.2022.
- Thiruchuli Taluk, N.Pallapatti, 28.05.2022.
- Sivakasi Taluk, Pallapatti, 29.05.2022.
- Karaikudi Taluk, Senjai, 22.05.2022.
- Karaikudi Taluk, Pulikuthi, 25.05.2022.
- Manamadhurai Taluk, Kattikulam, 25.05.2022.
- Kalaiyarkovil Taluk, Kandanipatti, 26.05.2022.
- Manamadhurai Taluk, Perumpatcheri, 27.05.2022.
The text expressly identifies Ka.Puthupatti under Pudukkottai District and the Karaikudi, Manamadhurai and Kalaiyarkovil entries under Sivagangai District. It also prints a Tiruchirappalli District heading.
Conditions attached to the events
Each notified event is subject to conditions, including:
- Compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures for preventing the spread of Covid-19.
- Compliance with the norms in G.O. (Ms.) No. 27, Revenue and Disaster Management (DM4) Department, dated 10.01.2022.
- Compliance with Government Letter No. 292/AH3/2022-2, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, dated 10.01.2022.
- Compliance with restrictions announced by the State or District Disaster Management Authorities from time to time.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification change ownership or classification of land?
No land ownership or land classification change is stated. The notifications only identify places and dates where specified traditional bull events may be conducted.
Was Jallikattu permitted at Ka.Puthupatti in Pudukkottai District?
Yes. The notification permits Jallikattu at Ka.Puthupatti in Ponnamaravathi Taluk on 19.05.2022, subject to the stated conditions.
Could an event be held on any date at a listed village?
No. The permission is tied to the particular date shown against each village and remains subject to Covid-19 procedures and disaster management restrictions.
Which types of events are covered?
The notifications cover Jallikattu, Erudhu Vidum Vizha, Vadamadu and Manjuvirattu, depending on the relevant notified place.
