**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on February 15, 2017. Part I includes Notifications or Orders regarding first appointments, investiture of magisterial powers, etc., issued by Secretariat Departments. It also notes extraordinary issues of the Gazette published during the week ending February 4, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Extraordinary Gazette Issues (Week ending Feb 4, 2017):**
* **Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Amendment) Act, 2017:** Published January 30, 2017. (Part IV-Section 1, LA.Bill No. 2 of 2017)
* **Jallikattu Conducting Places and Dates:** Published January 30, 2017. (Part II-Section 2) Addresses the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as amended by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Ordinance, 2017.
* **The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017:** Published January 31, 2017. (Part IV-Section 2, Act No. 1 of 2017)
* **Tamil Nadu Admission to M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. Courses Act, 2017:** Published January 31, 2017. (Part IV-Section 1, L.A. Bill No. 7 of 2017)
* **Jallikattu Conducting Places and Dates:** Published January 31, 2017. (Part II-Section 2) under clause (dd) of Section 2 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
* **Commission of Inquiry Appointment:** Published January 31, 2017. (Part II-Section 2) Concerns disturbances on January 23, 2017, in Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and other parts of the State following the Agitation for Holding of Jallikattu.
* **Annamalai University (Amendment) Repeal Act, 2017:** Published February 1, 2017. (Part IV-Section 1, L.A. Bill No.12 of 2017)
* **Parts/Sections Not Published:**
* Part III - Section 2
* Part IV - Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part V - Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part VI - Sections 3(a) and 3(b)
**Impact Analysis**
**Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Enactment and amendment of laws related to local governance (Panchayats), animal welfare (Jallikattu), and education (MBBS/BDS admissions and Annamalai University).
* **Action Required:** Review and implement the legislative changes specified in the Acts and Ordinances.
**Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries Department**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the implementation and regulation of Jallikattu events, ensuring compliance with animal welfare laws.
* **Action Required:** Define and publicize the places and dates for conducting Jallikattu as per the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and related ordinances.
**Law Department**
* **Impact:** Responsible for legal oversight and enforcement related to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 2017.
* **Action Required:** Ensure proper implementation and enforcement of the Act.
**Public Department (Law and Order)**
* **Impact:** Appointment of a commission to inquire into the law and order disturbances related to the Jallikattu agitation.
* **Action Required:** Cooperate with the commission of inquiry and provide necessary information.
**Citizens of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Subject to the new laws and regulations concerning Panchayats, animal welfare, education, and potential participation in or impact from the Jallikattu events.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the changes and comply with the new regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: Central Act related to animal welfare, referenced in the context of Jallikattu regulation.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Ordinance, 2017: State Ordinance that amends the central act and regulates the conduct of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu: State where the notified acts and regulations are applicable.
Jallikattu: A bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu regulated by referenced acts and ordinances.
Commissions of Inquiry Act: Act under which a commission was appointed to inquire into law and order disturbances related to Jallikattu.