Date: 2024-06-12Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DAIRYING, FISHERIES AND FISHERMEN WELFARE DEPARTMENT--Places and Dates for Conducting Jallikattu in Namakkal District under clause (dd) of Section 2 of the prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Central Act 59 of 1960) as amended by the prevention of cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment), Act 1 of 2017)
**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated June 12, 2024, includes notifications from various Secretariat Departments. Key notifications include the places and dates for conducting Jallikattu in Namakkal District, vesting properties and a scheme of administration for an endowment fund at Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi, and the exclusion of certain lands from the operation of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act. The Jallikattu notification is effective immediately, while the panchayat land exclusion takes effect upon publication in the Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Animal Husbandry Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department - Jallikattu Notification**
* Jallikattu is permitted in Namakkal District at Reddypatti (Salapalayam) on February 27, 2024.
* Subject to adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as specified in Government letter No.5516/AH3-2/2023, dated 22-12-2023.
* Subject to restrictions announced by the State / District Disaster Management Authorities from time to time.
* **Higher Education Department - Charitable Endowment Act**
* Vesting of Properties and Scheme of Administration related to Institution of an Endowment fund in the name of "Thirumathi Meenakshi Panchanatham Memorial Endowment" tenable at Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi.
* The property of the endowment, which is Rs. 5,00,000/-, is vested in the Treasurer of Charitable Endowments, Chennai.
* An Endowment Committee is established to administer the property, including the Principal and Head of the Department of Geology of Alagappa Government Arts College.
* From the annual interest accrued on the fund, ₹15,000/- will be given to the highest aggregate-scoring B.Sc. Geology student continuing to M.Sc. Geology and ₹15,000/- to the highest aggregate-scoring M.Sc. Geology student.
* The scheme comes into operation from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
* **Revenue Department**
* S. Sudaroli, District Registrar, Vellore (Administration) is appointed as full-time Special Officer of Kalaaimagal Sabha (Registration No. 16/1984) on external service.
* **Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department - Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act**
* Certain lands in Maruthavallipuram Village Panchayat, Tiruttani Taluk, Thiruvallur District are excluded from the operation of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, with effect from the date of publication of the notification.
* The extent to be excluded is 0.04.05 Hectare in Survey No. 109/27.
**Impact Analysis**
**Animal Husbandry Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department**
* **Impact**: Residents and participants in Jallikattu events in Namakkal District will be able to conduct and participate in events at the specified location, subject to safety guidelines and restrictions.
* **Action Required**: Organizers must adhere to SOP and any restrictions issued by State/District Disaster Management Authorities.
**Higher Education Department**
* **Impact**: Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi, and its students will benefit from the endowment fund, providing financial assistance to meritorious geology students.
* **Action Required**: The Endowment Committee is required to administer the fund according to the established scheme.
**Revenue Department**
* **Impact**: Kalaaimagal Sabha will now operate under the oversight of the appointed full-time special officer.
* **Action Required**: S. Sudaroli to assume the role of full-time special officer.
**Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department**
* **Impact**: The administration of the specified land in Maruthavallipuram Village Panchayat will no longer fall under the purview of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act.
* **Action Required**: Relevant authorities to adjust administrative boundaries and regulations accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications and orders of the Tamil Nadu government.
The prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: Central Act regulating animal welfare, with amendments for Tamil Nadu concerning Jallikattu.
Jallikattu: Traditional bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu, subject to regulations under animal welfare laws.
Charitable Endowments Act, 1890: Central Act governing charitable endowments, used in managing the 'Thirumathi Meenakshi Panchanatham Memorial Endowment' at Alagappa Government Arts College.
Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994: State law governing local self-governance in Tamil Nadu, with specific exclusions of land areas outlined.