**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on May 24, 2017. It includes notifications and orders regarding first appointments, investiture of magisterial powers, etc., issued by Secretariat Departments. It also lists notifications published in extraordinary issues of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette during the week ending May 13, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Extraordinary Issues Published (Week Ending May 13, 2017):**
* **Jallikattu Events:**
* Notifications for places and dates for conducting Jallikattu events under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 were issued on May 8 and May 11, 2017.
* **Erudhu Vidum Vizha Events:**
* Notifications for places and dates for conducting Erudhu Vidum Vizha events under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 were issued on May 9 and May 12, 2017.
* **Land Acquisition:**
* A notification regarding the acquisition of lands was issued on May 8, 2017.
* **Civil Court Vacation Judges:**
* A notification on the appointment of Vacation Civil Judges for the summer vacation of Civil Courts for the year 2017 under the Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act was issued on May 11, 2017.
* **Legislative Assembly:**
* A notification on the Prorogation of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly was issued on May 11, 2017.
* An amendment to this notification was also published on May 11, 2017.
* **Gazette 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:** The department is responsible for issuing notifications related to animal-related events.
* **Action Required:** Ensure proper venues and dates are allocated and that all necessary measures are taken to comply with relevant regulations, including The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
**Highways and Minor Ports Department**
* **Impact:** The department is responsible for the acquisition of lands.
* **Action Required:** Complete the land acquisition process according to legal requirements and ensure fair compensation to affected parties.
**Home Department (Courts - III)**
* **Impact:** The department is responsible for appointing vacation judges for civil courts.
* **Action Required:** Implement the appointment of vacation civil judges for the summer vacation of Civil Courts for the year 2017 under the Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act.
**Legislative Assembly Secretariat**
* **Impact:** The secretariat is responsible for notifications related to the Legislative Assembly.
* **Action Required:** Publish the notification regarding the Prorogation of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** The public is affected by the dates and locations of animal-related events and land acquisition notifications.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about event schedules and land acquisition plans that might affect them.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing notifications and orders.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: Act relevant to the gazette's notifications regarding Jallikattu and Erudu Vidum Vizha.
Tamil Nadu: State to which this government gazette applies