(1) Any individual, organization, group, or Government agency or Department herein called as organizers, intending to conduct Jallikattu in such places and on such days as may be notified by the Government under clause (dd) of section 2 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (Central Act 59 of 1960), shall inform in writing to the Collector of the District.
(2) The organizers shall also obtain prior permission from the Collector for the persons as well as their bulls for participating in the Jallikattu event. The Collector shall ensure that the names and other particulars of the participants in the Jallikattu are registered. Any person desirous of exhibiting or training any performing animal shall already register in accordance with Chapter-V of the 1960 Act and requirements of the said Act are fulfilled.
(3) The Collector shall, for the grant of permission for any Jallikattu, cause an inspection of the venue selected for the conduct of Jallikattu.
(4) The Collector shall, form a 'Committee on Jallikattu' comprising of officials from the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare, the Police Department, the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, the Public Works Department, the Local Administration Department and whichever Department involvement arises the same shall be notified by the Collector to oversee and monitor the conduct of Jallikattu and ensure that the Jallikattu is conducted in conformity with these rules from time to time. The Collector may depute an officer or authorise any other person to inspect the mode of transport, care and upkeep of the animals, are to be present at the time of training or exhibition of the performing animals or during making of a film to ensure that the conditions of registration are being complied with. The owner shall not obstruct the entry of such officer or authorised person and extend all possible assistance to enable him to discharge his duty. The officer deputed or the person authorised under rule 14 shall, after inspection, submit a report to the prescribed authority about the compliance of the rules and the conditions as specified by the prescribed authority.
(5) The organizers shall ensure that the bulls are put to proper test by the authorities of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare and that no performance enhancement drugs, irritants, etc., are administered to the bulls, in any form.
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(6) The Collector shall, with the assistance of experts of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare, ensure that the bulls are free from any diseases and not intoxicated or administered with any substance with the object of making them more aggressive or ferocious.
(7) The organizers shall conduct Jallikattu in an open ground with the following facilities.
(a) The bulls shall be provided rest for a minimum of 20 minutes before they are brought into the arena.
(b) In the holding area, each bull shall be provided with adequate space to exhibit the normal behaviour. Each bull shall be provided with a minimum space of 60 square feet. Adequate feed and water shall be provided to the bulls and they shall be allowed to perform their normal physiological functions. The owner/ custodian of the bull shall always be by the side of the bull to assure that the psychological safety and security of the bull.
(c) The bulls shall be under the constant monitoring of Veterinarians of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare and the Police Personnel to ensure the safety, security and the well being of the bulls.
(d) The bulls shall be thoroughly observed for any physical injuries to the body parts like mutilated ears, fractured tail, bruises, etc., by Veterinarians of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare. If, any injury is found, they shall not be permitted to participate in the event and shall be sent back.
(e) The bull holding area shall be provided with adequate roofing (shamiana/thatched roof) so as to protect the bulls from rain or sunlight.
(f) The holding area shall be maintained neat, clean and hygienic. All wastes like dung and organic wastes shall be cleared then and there and disinfectants shall be used liberally to ensure complete hygiene.
(g) Closed Circuit Cameras shall be fixed at vantage points and all the activities shall be monitored and recorded.
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