(1) Any individual, organization or group, 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.
(3) The Collector shall, on grant of permission for any Jallikattu, cause an inspection of the venue selected for the conduct of Jallikattu.
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(4) The Collector shall form a ‘Committee on Jallikattu’ comprising of officials from Revenue, Animal Husbandry, Police and Health Departments to oversee and monitor the conduct of Jallikattu and ensure that the Jallikattu is conducted in conformity with these rules.
(5) The organizers shall ensure that the bulls are put to proper test by the authorities of the Animal Husbandry Department and that no performance enhancement drugs, irritants, etc. are administered to the bulls in any form.
(6) The Collector shall, with the assistance of experts of Animal Husbandry Department, 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 a 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 adequate space to exhibit the normal behaviour. Each bull shall be provided 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 of the bull shall always be by the side of the bull to assure the psychological safety and security of the bull.
(c) The bulls shall be under the constant monitoring of Veterinarians of the Animal Husbandry Department and 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, etc. by Veterinarians of the Animal Husbandry Department. 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.