Section 10(4) in Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012
(4)The District Committee shall take necessary measures, to ensure that the Festival Committee constituted for the smooth conduct of festivals or the persons organizing such functions in which elephants are exposed, shall adhere to the following:-(i)There shall be sufficient space between elephants used in processions and parades.(ii)No elephants in musth shall be used in connection with festivals.(iii)Elephant which is sick, injured, weak or pregnant shall not be used.(iv)Chains and hobbles with spikes or barbs shall not be used for tethering elephants.(v)Elephants shall not be made to walk on tarred roads during hot sun(vi)Making An Elephant Stand In Scorching Sun For Long Durations Or Bursting Crackers Near The Elephants For Ceremonial Purpose Shall Not Be Permitted.(vii)It Shall Be Ensured That Sufficient Food And Water For The Elephants Are Provided.(viii)The Committee Shall Ensure That The Flambeaus (Theevetty)are Held Away From Elephants.(ix)There Shall Be Facility To Keep Elephants Under Shade During Hot Sun.(x)It shall be ensured that adequate protection to the elephants taking part in celebrations through volunteers provided for the purpose.(xi)Services of Veterinary Doctor from the elephant squads shall be ensured in cases where five or more elephants are engaged in the festivals.(xii)It shall be informed to the nearest Forest Range Officer/Police Officers about the proposed festival/celebrations at least 72 hours in advance.(xiii)During the time of procession the elephants shall have chains (Idachangala and Malachangala) tied to their leg.(xiv)It shall be ensured that the mahouts are not intoxicated while handling elephants.(xv)The weaned calf below 1.5 m. height shall not be engaged for festival purposes.(xvi)Sufficient rest has to be given to the elephants which are engaged for "Para procession". Para procession shall be restricted to 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and .4 p.m. to 8 p.m. only.(xvii)During night time, generators shall be provided to avoid any contingency due to failure of general power supply.(xviii)It shall be ensured that elephants are brought under public liability insurance scheme for an amount of 3.00 Lakhs to each elephant.
