Places and Dates for Conducting Jallikattu / Erudhuvidum Vizha / Manjuviratu
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department, through G.O. (D) No. 70 and G.O. (D) No. 71, both dated 19th February 2020, notified specified villages and periods for conducting Jallikattu, Erudhu Vidum Vizha and Manjuviratu. The notifications were issued under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as amended by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment), Act, 2017. They concern permission for the listed events and do not alter land ownership or other property rights.
What the notifications govern
G.O. (D) No. 70 and G.O. (D) No. 71, issued by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department on 19th February 2020, identify places and periods where specified traditional animal events may be conducted. The Governor of Tamil Nadu issued the notifications under clause (dd) of Section 2 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as amended by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment), Act, 2017.
The Gazette uses the words “may be conducted”. Its scope is limited to the named event types, villages, taluks and periods.
Jallikattu places under G.O. (D) No. 70
G.O. (D) No. 70 permits Jallikattu from 22nd to 29th February 2020 at:
- Tiruvappur Kavinadu West, Pudukottai taluk.
- Idaiyathur, Ponnamaravathi taluk.
- Kulathur Nayakkarpatti, Gandarvakottai taluk.
G.O. (D) No. 70 also permits Jallikattu from 22nd to 31st March 2020 at:
- Pallavarayanpatti, Uthamapalayam taluk.
Erudhu Vidum Vizha and Manjuviratu places
G.O. (D) No. 71 permits Erudhu Vidum Vizha or Manjuviratu from 23rd to 29th February 2020 at:
- Periyanguppam, Ambur taluk.
- Girisamudhiram, Vaniyambadi taluk.
- Thokkiyam, Tirupathur taluk.
- Reddivalasai, Tirupathur taluk.
- Ponneri, Tirupathur taluk.
- Samudi Vattam Achamangalam, Tirupathur taluk.
Who may be affected
G.O. (D) No. 70 and G.O. (D) No. 71 are relevant to organisers, participants, residents and officials concerned with the listed events in the named villages. The Gazette text deals with event locations and periods only. It does not record a transfer, acquisition, classification or change of ownership of any land, and it does not identify individual properties or survey numbers.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification affect ownership of land in the listed villages?
No land ownership change is stated. The notifications only identify villages, taluks and periods where Jallikattu, Erudhu Vidum Vizha or Manjuviratu may be conducted.
Was Jallikattu permitted at Pallavarayanpatti?
Yes. G.O. (D) No. 70 permits Jallikattu at Pallavarayanpatti in Uthamapalayam taluk from 22nd to 31st March 2020.
Which Tirupathur taluk places were notified for Erudhu Vidum Vizha or Manjuviratu?
The listed places are Thokkiyam, Reddivalasai, Ponneri and Samudi Vattam Achamangalam. The notified period was from 23rd to 29th February 2020.
Does the notification give permanent permission to conduct these events?
No permanent permission is stated. The Gazette specifies limited periods in February and March 2020 for the listed places.
