**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette published on May 24, 2017. It includes notifications and orders regarding first appointments and investiture of magisterial powers issued by Secretariat Departments. The gazette also contains a notice regarding extraordinary issues published during the week ending May 13th, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Extraordinary Issues Published (Week Ending May 13, 2017):**
* **Notification 128 (Part II-Section 2, May 8):** Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department published places and dates for conducting Jallikattu under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
* **Notification 129 (Part II-Section 2, May 8):** Highways and Minor Ports Department announced Acquisition of Lands.
* **Notification 130 (Part II-Section 2, May 9):** Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department published places and dates for conducting Erudu Vidum Vizha under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
* **Notification 131 (Part II-Section 2, May 11):** Home Department (Courts - III) announced Appointment of Vacation Civil Judges for the summer vacation of Civil Courts for the year 2017 under the Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act and Amendment to Notification.
* **Notification 132 (Part II-Section 1, May 11):** Legislative Assembly Secretariat announced Prorogation of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
* **Notification 133 (Part II-Section 2, May 11):** Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department published places and dates for conducting Jallikattu under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
* **Notification 134 (Part II-Section 2, May 12):** Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department published places and dates for conducting Erudhu Vidum Vizha under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
* **Gazette Parts and Sections Not Published This Week:**
* Part IV-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part V-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part VI-Section 3(b)
**Impact Analysis**
**Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department**
* **Impact:** Responsible for publishing notifications related to Jallikattu and Erudu Vidum Vizha events.
* **Action Required:** Ensure events are conducted according to the specified dates, places and regulations, adhering to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
**Highways and Minor Ports Department**
* **Impact:** Responsible for notifications related to land acquisition.
* **Action Required:** Execute land acquisition processes as per the notifications.
**Home Department (Courts - III)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for notifications related to the appointment of Vacation Civil Judges.
* **Action Required:** Implement the appointment of judges as per the notification.
**Legislative Assembly Secretariat**
* **Impact:** Responsible for notifications related to prorogation of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
* **Action Required:** Document and act on the prorogation.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette of the Tamil Nadu government, used for publishing notifications, orders, and other official documents.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: A central legislation mentioned in the gazette concerning the regulation of animal treatment.
Jallikattu: A traditional bull-taming sport held in Tamil Nadu, referenced in relation to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Erudhu Vidum Vizha: A traditional bull-releasing event held in Tamil Nadu, referenced in relation to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act: Act referenced regarding appointments for Civil Courts.