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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Announces New Perks for State MLAs
✍️ Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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Chief Minister Vijay unveiled a package of benefits for Tamil Nadu legislators, including a dedicated car, monthly allowances and enhanced health insurance coverage.
Chief Minister Vijay announced a fresh set of perks for members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The declaration was made during a public briefing where the government outlined the new entitlements for elected representatives.
The package includes provision of a personal car for each MLA, a regular monthly allowance to cover constituency-related expenses, and a significant increase in the health insurance cover available to them and their families.
According to the announcement, the enhancements are intended to streamline legislators' work, ensure better medical security, and bring parity with benefits offered in other Indian states. The government indicated that the new scheme will be operational from the upcoming financial year.
The package includes provision of a personal car for each MLA, a regular monthly allowance to cover constituency-related expenses, and a significant increase in the health insurance cover available to them and their families.
According to the announcement, the enhancements are intended to streamline legislators' work, ensure better medical security, and bring parity with benefits offered in other Indian states. The government indicated that the new scheme will be operational from the upcoming financial year.